SHS-AdC Magis Eagles gamers and training workers posing for a photograph throughout the awarding. | By Glendale Rosal
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sacred Coronary heart College-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles cemented their dynasty by defeating the College of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Child Jaguars, 66-55, to finish a sweep of the Finest-of-Three Cebu Faculties Athletic Basis, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 24 Excessive College Basketball Finals on Friday, December 6, on the Cebu Coliseum.
The victory not solely secured their fourth consecutive Cesafi title but in addition etched their legacy because the winningest workforce in Cesafi highschool basketball historical past, with eight championships—surpassing the College of the Visayas (UV) Child Lancers’ seven titles.
For head coach Rommel Rasmo, this triumph marked his eighth Cesafi championship, and additional cemented his legacy within the Magis Eagles’ basketball program.
Not like their commanding 65-45 Recreation 1 win, the Magis Eagles confronted a decided Child Jaguars squad in Recreation 2. The match featured 10 lead adjustments and 6 deadlocks, with USJ-R exhibiting super grit and resilience to remain inside hanging distance.
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The Magis Eagles, nevertheless, leaned on their expertise and depth to climate the storm.
Froilan Maglasang delivered a stellar efficiency, dropping 20 factors alongside three steals, a rebound, and an help—incomes him the Finals MVP honors.
Froilan Maglasang. | By Glendale Rosal
In the meantime, Jelo Mar Rota chipped in with 9 factors, a game-high 12 rebounds, two steals, and two blocks to seal the victory.
USJ-R’s Kyle Barrieta led his workforce’s valiant effort with 15 factors and 4 steals, however the Child Jaguars finally fell brief in opposition to the Magis Eagles’ championship pedigree.
Each groups got here out firing within the first interval, buying and selling baskets and ending the quarter tied at 15-all. USJ-R briefly surged forward with an 8-1 run, however Maglasang’s clutch three-pointer reclaimed the lead for SHS-AdC at 15-14.
The second quarter was one other seesaw battle, with neither aspect giving an inch. The Magis Eagles eked out a slim 31-29 lead heading into halftime, setting the stage for a pivotal third interval.
Popping out of the break, SHS-AdC took management with a decisive 23-12 third-quarter run led by veterans Rota and Maglasang. By the top of the quarter, the Magis Eagles had established a commanding 54-41 lead.
Within the closing body, SHS-AdC maintained their double-digit benefit, with Coriantumr Cabantog and Maglasang steering the workforce to the end line.
Regardless of a late triple from Barrieta that minimize the result in 9, 59-50, USJ-R’s comeback hopes have been dashed by foul bother and the Magis Eagles’ clutch free throws. SHS-AdC sealed the win with regular conversions from the stripe, stretching the ultimate margin to 66-55.
Additionally, the Legendary 5 awardees have been introduced. Apart from Maglasang, he was joined by SHS-AdC teammate Kent Basa, Carlo Salgarino (UC), Roderick Cambarijan Jr. (UV), and J Lord Pepito (USJ-R). / mme
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