𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: “Violet Checkmates Blue to Secure JHS Boys’ Chess Crown” by Yannah Descalso

 

Photos by: Yannah Descalso

PUblished by: Kyla Shane Recullo

Date Published: October 15, 2026

Time Published: 11:10 AM

Violet Team rose above the match to secure the championship title in the Junior High School (JHS) Boys’ Chess tournament for Grades 9 and 10 on October 10, edging out Blue Team in the match for the top spot.

Keeping a clear mind proved crucial for Violet, as the champion credited his composure and ability to think strategically throughout the match.

“I managed to be calm and think properly so that I can utilize my intelligence throughout the game,” he shared.

He also stressed the importance of planning each move and maintaining composure, adding, “Staying calm and knowing what your moves are because that's really the key factor for you.”

Meanwhile, Blue finished as the first runner-up, followed by Red in third place and Yellow in fourth, rounding out the final standings of the tournament.

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: "Violet Bags JHS Girls’ Chess Championship” by Yannah Descalso

 

Photos by: Yannah Descalso and Alexa Robil 

Published by: Kyla Shane Recullo

Date Published: October 15, 2026

Time Published: 10:12 AM

After a closely contested battle of strategy and patience, Violet captured the Junior High School (JHS) Girls’ Chess championship for Grades 9 and 10 on October 10, overcoming Yellow in a title match that tested both players’ ability to protect their pieces and find the right moves.

The championship match extended across several games as both players continued to compete for the title. Violet maintained a careful approach on the board, checking the safety of her pieces and weighing possible threats before making each move.

“I’m really taking my time to see if that piece is okay and safe po,” Violet stated, explaining how she assessed her moves throughout the match.

Her patience and careful piece placement helped her secure the championship. 

“The winning part is since clean naman po ang paglalaro ko, I felt happy and very proud of myself,” she said, expressing pride in her performance throughout the match.

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: "Violet Secures Chess Championship Against Red" by Yannah Descalso

Photos by: Yannah Descalso

Published by: Mardin Rheyziel Nungay

Date Published: October 12, 2026

Time Published: 2:14 PM

 

The Violet team defeated the Red team to secure the championship title in the Junior High School (JHS) Boys’ Chess for Grades 7 and 8 on October 10, 2026.

After defeating two other teams in the elimination and semifinal rounds, Violet advanced to the championship match against Red.

The game moved at a brisk pace as both players looked for opportunities to gain an advantage on the board, with Violet eventually sealing the victory to claim the championship.

After the match, the Violet champion credited his faith in God as a key factor in his performance, especially after finishing as the runner-up in last year’s competition.

"Pero ang pinaka-advantage ko is talagang trust din kay Lord," he shared.

Despite the pressure of the gas championship match, he also expressed his enjoyment of the tournament and appreciation for his opponents’ skills. 

“Na-enjoy ko, natuwa rin ako sa mga kalaban ko na magagaling din,” he said.

Meanwhile, Red finished as the first runner up, followed by Yellow in second runner up completing the tournament’s final standings.

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: "Violet, Red secure wins, advance in JHS Girls’ Basketball" by Yannah Descalso

Photos by: Paris Rada

Published by: Jannah Pauline Beldad

Date Published: October 09, 2026

Time Published: 11:08 AM

The Violet Team and Red Team secured wins in their respective Junior High School (JHS) Girls’ Basketball elimination-round games at the DVA Gymnasium on October 7, earning spots in the next round of the competition.

Violet Team came out strong against Yellow Team, establishing a 20–2 lead and maintaining control throughout the game. Yellow Team struggled to match Violet’s offensive pace, allowing the latter to pull away and secure the victory.

In the other matchup, Red Team faced Blue Team in a closer matchup but held on to a 10–4 lead to claim the win. The Red Team held its ground as the game progressed, keeping Blue Team from closing the gap. 

The victories moved both Violet Team and Red Team into the next round, keeping their respective campaigns alive in the competition.

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: "HUMSS fires back, topples STEM" by Ren Abraham Canale

Photos by: Paul Archie Barite and Jellyssa Boniza

Published by: Beatrice Isabel Miole

Date Published: October 04, 2026

Time Published: 1:10 PM

Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) completed a fourth-quarter comeback against Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), 61–50, during the Basketball Eliminations Round on October 3, 2026, at the DVA Gymnasium.

STEM and HUMSS battled closely in the first half, with STEM holding a slim 15–14 advantage by the second quarter.

STEM strengthened its hold in the third quarter through timely baskets and strong plays on both ends of the court. With only 15 seconds remaining, STEM maintained a 38–32 lead.

HUMSS came out with renewed intensity in the fourth quarter, turning the tables and taking a 46–43 lead with 5:09 remaining. A succeeding lay-up stretched the advantage to 48–43.

STEM attempted to regain control in the final minutes, but HUMSS continued to convert crucial free throws and baskets to protect its lead. STEM’s late push was not enough to reverse the momentum.

HUMSS sealed the 61–50 victory, while STEM fell short of bouncing back following its previous 58–40 loss to ICT in the Foundation Week basketball eliminations.

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: "HE secures comeback win over ABM-GAS-IA" by Ren Abraham Canale

 

Photos by: Dhan Romaquin

Published by: Jannah Pauline Beldad

Date Published: October 04, 2026

Time Published: 12:49 PM

A late-game turnaround flipped the script as Home Economics (HE) overcame Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM), General Academic Strand (GAS), and Industrial Arts (IA), 60–56, in the Basketball Eliminations Round of Lyceum of Alabang’s 23rd Foundation Week at the Danilo V. Ayap (DVA) Gym on October 3, 2026.

ABM-GAS-IA controlled the opening quarter, establishing an 18–11 lead through timely baskets and aggressive offensive plays.

HE gradually chipped away at the deficit in the succeeding quarters, keeping the matchup within reach as both teams fought for every possession.

The battle tightened further in the fourth quarter, with ABM-GAS-IA still holding a 54–50 advantage as the game entered its crucial stretch.

HE then mounted a decisive comeback, turning the four-point deficit into a lead through timely baskets and relentless pressure in the final minutes.

The comeback was complete at the final buzzer, with HE securing a 60–56 victory over ABM-GAS-IA.