SportsFest 2024 RECAP: Day 1
By Nicole Magaru and Jhodri Royo
October 23, 2024
4-min read
Copyread by Keith Argonza, Ferne Galvez, and Franchessca Avendaño
The anticipated Centro Escolar Integrated School-Malolos’ SportsFest '24-'25 event officially commenced on the 16th of October.
The opening ceremony began with an outburst of enthusiasm and devotion, having students from different levels showcase their sportsmanship, athleticism, and intellectual prowess.
Right after the parade of the athletes, the program began with an intermission performance by the teachers of the high school department. Successively, the presentation of Mr. and Ms. SportsFest 2024 took place. Following this was the Lighting of the Torch, along with the Oath of Sportsmanship.
The students of preschool, kinder, and elementary then displayed their skills for the Field Demo. Finally, the awarding ceremony of Mr. and Ms. SportsFest 2024 went down, where the Blue Phoenix snatched both titles.
The first basketball game of the day was between the Pink Assassins and the Gray Ravens. Soon afterward, the 3x3 Women's Basketball match between Blue Phoenix and Red Mockingjay began. Further on, the match for Basketball Men's: Yellow Griffins and Red Mockingjay came about.
The final basketball game occurred between the Green Cerberus and Blue Phoenix (Men's Basketball.) Afterward, the first volleyball game then began between the Green Cerberus and the Blue Phoenix for Women's Volleyball.
The match between Red Mockingjay and Yellow Griffins (Women's Volleyball) came to be the sixth game of the day. Going onwards, the final volleyball match was between Green Cerberus and Blue Phoenix (Men's Volleyball.) The winners per match are as stated below:
- 1st Game: Pink Assassins V. Gray Ravens (Win)
- 2nd Game: Blue Phoenix (Win) V. Red Mockingjay
- 3rd Game: Yellow Griffins (Win) V. Red Mockingjay
- 4th Game: Blue Phoenix (Win) V. Green Cerberus
- 5th Game: Blue Phoenix (Won by two sets) V. Green Cerberus
- 6th Game: Yellow Griffins (Won by two sets) V. Red Mockingjay
- 7th Game: Blue Phoenix (Won by two sets) V. Green Cerberus
Whilst the ball games took place, badminton matches took place on the other side of the court: the match between the Green Scorpions, Gray Ravens, and Pink Scorpion Badminton Elementary Division started, which was then followed by the High School Division including the Green Cerberus, Blue Phoenix, Red Mockingjay, and Yellow Griffins.
Elementary Division:
- Single A (Boys)
Green Scorpions (Win) vs. Gray Ravens
Gray Ravens (Win) vs. Pink Scorpion
- Single B (Boys)
Gray Ravens (Win) vs. Pink Scorpion
- Doubles (Boys)
Green Scorpions (Win) vs. Gray Ravens
- Single A (Girls)
Pink Assassins vs. Green Scorpions (Win)
Pink Assassins vs. Gray Ravens (Win)
- Single B (Girls)
Pink Assassins (Win) vs. Green Scorpions
Green Scorpion (Win) vs. Gray Ravens (Default)
High School Division:
- Single Girls (A)
Blue Phoenix (Win) vs. Green Cerberus
Yellow Griffins vs. Green Cerberus (Win)
Blue Phoenix vs. Red Mockingjay (Win)
Yellow Griffins (Win) vs. Red Mockingjay
- Single Girls (B)
Yellow Griffins vs Green Cerberus (Win)
Blue Phoenix vs. Green Cerberus (Win)
Red Mockingjay vs. Yellow Griffins (Win)
- Doubles (Girls)
Blue Phoenix vs Green Cerberus (Win)
Yellow Griffins vs. Green Cerberus (Win)
Red Mockingjay (Win) vs. Yellow Griffins
- Single A (Boys)
Blue Phoenix (Win) vs. Green Cerberus
Yellow Griffins (Win) vs. Green Cerberus
Red Mockingjay vs. Yellow Griffins (Win)
Red Mockingjay vs. Blue Phoenix (Win)
- Single B (Boys)
Blue Phoenix (Default) vs. Green Cerberus (Win)
Yellow Griffins vs. Green Cerberus (Win)
Red Mockingjay vs. Yellow Griffins (Win)
- Doubles (Boys)
Blue Phoenix (Win) vs. Green Cerberus
Yellow Griffins vs. Green Cerberus (Win)
Red Mockingjay (Win) vs. Yellow Griffins
High school academic events include Spelling Bee, Quiz Bee, and Rebus Master. The winner of the Quiz Bee was from junior high school, Team Kikiam, while Shekinah Palacio claimed her win in the Spelling Bee. Lastly, the group that won for Rebus Master was De Vega.
The board games from the Preschool Division, Grade School Division, and High School Division then took place. Summarized below are the winners per match:
- Elementary Division Chess (Boys)
1st Runner-up: Green Scorpions, Caleb
2nd Runner-up: Grey Ravens, Regaspi
3rd Runner-up: Pink Assassins, Cornelia
- Elementary Division Chess (Girls)
1st Runner-up: Gray Ravens, Martin
2nd Runner-up: Green Scorpions, Ruth
3rd Runner-up: Pink Assassins, Martin
- Word Factory (Boys)
1st Place: Green Scorpions, Francisco
2nd Place: Gray Ravens, Makapugay
3rd Place: Pink Assassins, Palmario
- Word Factory (Girls)
1st Place: Pink Assassins, Tandoc
2nd Place: Gray Ravens, Lalota
3rd Place: Green Scorpions, Verjes
- DAMATH (Boys)
1st Place: Pink Assassins, Iragsa
2nd Place: Green Scorpions, Maninang
3rd Place: Gray Ravens, Faustino
- DAMATH (Girls)
1st Place: Green Scorpions, Eños
2nd Place: Gray Ravens, Pagdanganan
3rd Place: Pink Assassins, Tinio
- Game of the Generals (Men’s)
Champion: Green Cerberus, Salamat
2nd Place: Red Mockingjay, Dela Cruz
3rd Place: Yellow Griffins, Domingo
- Game of the Generals (Women’s)
Champion: Yellow Griffins, Sillano (Won by default)
- High School Division Chess (Men’s)
Champion: Red Mockingjay, Galor
2nd Place: Green Cerberus, Torres
3rd Place: Blue Phoenix, Monedero
- High School Division Chess (Women's)
Champion: Yellow Griffins, Peñadero
2nd Place: Red Mockingjay, Tolentino
3rd Place: Green Cerberus, Palma