JAM Cebu 2018

01/11/2018

To the entire : Cheers and Thank You!

31/10/2018

Photos by Lezlee Escalante

30/10/2018

ONE BIG FIGHT: THE EAGLETS DETHRONE THE EAGLES, 67-52

Bringing one big fight for his team, Kai Sotto delivered 24 points, bringing the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eaglets to a 12-4, 31-21, 50-40, 67-52 win on the Jesuit Athletic Meet 2018 Basketball Championships against the two-time defending champions, Sacred Heart School - Ateneo de Cebu Magis Eagles held at the Magis Eagles Arena, on October 30, 2018.

30/10/2018

Shoutout from Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu to the next JAM Hosts.

30/10/2018

Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu’s Magis Eagles bagged the championship title for volleyball boys, winning over Ateneo de Davao University’s Blue Knights

The Blue Knights took the lead in the game, winning the first set with a score of 25-17.

The Magis Eagles took the second set with a score of 25-19.

The Blue Knights took the lead again in the third set. The Magis Eagles were able to catch up and overtake them, leading by 1 point. They pulled ahead near the end of the set, winning with a score of 25-21.

The Blue Knights showed their early game dominance once again in the fourth set, with the Magis Eagles trailing by 1 point. The Eagles were able to take the lead, but the Knights won it back right after. The two teams were neck-and-neck, with the two teams trading points. They eventually reached a deuce, with the two teams struggling to break the stalemate. The score reached 26-26 when the Blue Knights finally broke free and scored two consecutive points leaving the final score of the set as 28-26.

The Blue Knights started the fifth set strong, immediately establishing a lead, but the Magis Eagles rapidly caught up and grabbed the lead back. It was a close fight between the two teams, with the Blue Knights pulling ahead towards the end. The Magis Eagles caught up at the end, putting the two teams in a tie. The score reached a deuce at 14-14, but the Magis Eagles scored two points immediately after sealing their places as champions of boys volleyball in JAM 2018.

Franz Dela Cruz, the team captain of the Blue Knights, expressed his disappointment at the loss, but he said that it was a good experience, especially for his younger teammates.

Dinri Yambao, the coach of the Blue Knights was proud of his team. “Me, I feel happy because they played well despite that we lost. I’m still happy for them because they put up a good fight.” He also added that he was happy because they ended up gaining more friends and built up their confidence.

Kriss Albutra, the team captain of the Magis Eagles, also feels extremely proud of his team. “We believed we could, so we did. We really prayed for this. I’m really proud. That’s all I can say.” He also wished to thank all of the people who supported them earlier, and that he’s extremely grateful for their presences.

Article by Irina Chua & Rachel Wu
Photos by Jean Carcallas & Lezlee Escalante

30/10/2018

After a crushing defeat in the CESAFI 2018 volleyball tournament, Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu’s Magis Eagles redeem themselves by taking the win in the girls’ volleyball championship match against Ateneo de Davao University’s Blue Knights, 3 - 2.

The Magis Eagles immediately established the lead in the first set, maintaining a considerable point margin above the Blue Knights. The set ended with 25-16 in favor of the Magis Eagles.

The second set started out even with the two teams going point for point. The Blue Knights eventually pulled ahead, winning the set with a score of 25-18.

The Magis Eagles took the lead once more early in the third set. The Blue Knights were able to overtake them for a little while, but the Eagles eventually regained the lead, taking the set with a score of 25-18.

The Blue Knights caught up in the fourth set, maintaining a lead and evening the score by winning 25-21.

In the final set, the Magis Eagles took the lead again. The Blue Knights closed the gap of 3 points difference midway in the set. In the end, the Magis Eagles were able to bag the title of champions, winning the final set with a score of 15-13.

The Magis Eagles’ team captain, Jennifer Delos Santos, expressed that it was an “amazing feeling” to have won the championships. She added that it was a “great comeback” for the team after losing in the CESAFI games.

The awarding happened on the same day. The Magis Eagles were crowned champions, with the Blue Knights winning 1st runner-up and Ateneo de Iloilo winning 2nd runner-up.

Article by Rachel Wu and Irina Chua
Photos by Lezlee Escalante

30/10/2018

JESSICA PIDO DEFENDS THE KNIGHTS’ FORTRESS, 3-2

Like a knight defending a castle, Ateneo de Davao Blue Knights’ Jessica Pido shackled Sacred Heart School - Ateneo de Cebu ’s Magis Eagles to a scoreless second half at 3-2, emerging as the champions for Jesuit Athletic Meet 2018 futsal tournament at the Lux Oriens Gym, on October 30, 2018.

The first half started with the Magis Eagles on the offensive, as a goal by Regine Chua at seven minutes brought the Eagles to 1-0. The Knights recovered, as Alessandra Aquino struck the Eagles for a tie, at 1-1. The Knights’ Denise Angela Diamente followed with a strong kick-in from the side court that scored a point at the fourteenth minute, and gave them the lead, 2-1.

An equalizer by Itsuko Bacatan brought the score to 2-2 eighteen minutes in. The Knights, however recovered once again as Denise Diamente made a double play at the last minute, assisted by Julien Mirto, at 3-2.

In the second half, keeper Jessica Pido completely turned into an unstoppable force that immobilized the Eagles. Close call after close call was made by the offense-based Eagles, spearheaded by the quick Bacatan. The Eagles’ Hannah Barba entered and played both offense and defense, with keeper Alexandrea Gumilao defending her part too, turning the second half into a scoreless frenzy.

Injured players from the Eagles emerged at the second half, performing the best of their efforts, but the Knights defended their goal with Pido’s blocking, also taking advantages on the off shots made by the Eagles.

The swift Bacatan still persisted with Barba and Chua at the last minutes, a chance for another equalizer. The Eagles’ Judd Gonzales joined the Eagles’ persistent fight, only to be thwarted by Pido’s blocks.

Thrillingly reaching the conclusion, the last minutes were intense and could have either way, but the victory still went to the Knights, saved by Jesicca Pido’s impenetrable goalkeeping, and the first half lead.

“It was really hard, super hard,” Pido said, about her securing the victory for the Knights through impeccable second-half defense, “We just played with our hearts and work as a team talaga.”

This game is the Knights’ second meeting with the Eagles, after a defeat at the elimination stage. The Knights bounced back from the defeat, bringing home the title JAM 2018 Futsal champions.

“Actually, they tried their best. Natalo kami sa elimination against Cebu. Binigay nila ang lahat, all-out.(We lost in the eliminations against Cebu. They gave their best, all-out,” Rachelle Delos Reyes, the Knights’ coach, stated, “This is their last JAM, so there was no reservation.”

Sacred Heart School - Ateneo de Cebu finished as the first runner-up.

Article by Marion Sanchez
Photos by Lezlee Escalante

30/10/2018

THE EVERLASTING SPIRIT OF MAGIS: Like Father, Like Daughter

Over the past five days of JAM, the spirit of magis has been predominantly manifested in every athlete – from every sport and every Jesuit school – and lived out in every game.

However, during the girls’ futsal match up between Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu and Ateneo de Zamboanga University, Joel Hamja, a parent who traveled all the way from Zamboanga in commitment to support his daughter, demonstrated how magis exemplifies, not only in the Jesuit athletes, but in those who raised them as well.

As Joel’s daughter, Joyce, was busy fulfilling her duties as AdZU’s goalkeeper, Joel was busy fulfilling his duties as a supportive father. Joel was seen holding up his phone for the entirety of the match, taking videos of his daughter’s performance.

Joel, who also accompanied his daughter to Davao during a previous JAM, explained how, “Every time my daughter competes, I take videos during the game just so I can give her some tips because I was a football player as well, during my high school days in Ateneo de Zamboanga University.”

When asked about his utmost dedication in supporting his daughter’s athletic endeavors, Joel noted how his presence in Joyce’s games gives her moral boosts – giving him no choice but to attend every single one of Joyce’s games, no matter the distance.

As an AdZU alumnus himself, Joel is living proof that once the spirit of magis is imprinted into an Atenean’s heart, it remains steadfast for years on end.

Article by Aliana Lao
Photo by Jake Servacio

30/10/2018

PARK, ANTONIO BAG FIRST PLACE IN JAVELIN THROW

As the sun was just about to rise, athletes for the javelin throw were already warming up for the final round of the event. This athletics event requires the ability to judge angle, distance and speed as athletes throw the spear with maximum force within the marked area.

Luis David Antonio of Ateneo de Manila and May Ki Joy Park of Scared Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu both captured gold medal of their respective divisions in the final day of the Jesuit Athletic Meet on October 30, 2018 in Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu.

Antonio threw at 42.98 meters landing him the top spot, while Ateneo Hearters Richie Cyrus Gerenia (35.05 meters) and Vince Adrian Rojo SHS (31.58 meters) won second and third place respectively.

Park threw at 28.30 meters to win first place over Leika Angeli Gamalo of Sacred Heart School who threw at 19.52 meters. A fellow Ateneo Hearter, Sofia Nina Ilagan threw at 13.63 meters landing her the third spot.

When asked about her strategy in today’s event, Park said, “My coach told me to just listen to him and apply everything. You just have to follow, listen and apply. I always follow my coach.”

The strategy has indeed worked. Park also won first place in the girls division of discuss throw and shot put.

Article and Photos by Giselle Mulder

29/10/2018

JAM Prayer Day Six
Prayer for School Heads and Administrators

JAM Prayer Day Six
Prayer for School Heads and Administrators

Laudato si’, mi Signore!
Praise be to you, Father of our souls. Our individual and collective gratitude do no justice to give you honor.
Thank you for gifting us with fair weather, good food and great companionship and friendship during these six days of the Jesuit Athletic Meet. We are on the last day of the JAM and we raise to you for your guidance, benefaction and protection our beloved school heads and administrators. Keep them close to the Sacred Heart of Your Son, Jesus. Make them always aware of their great vocation to lead their respective schools to your greater glory. May by their example they lead their faculty members and staff closer to the desire of St. Ignatius to be “fire that kindles other fires” so they may together “set the world on fire”. Keep them always aware of your abiding love and magnanimity. So that the more they give, the more the world would be a little less cold and a little less dark, everyday.
AMEN.