THE Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School (MOGCHS), the biggest public school in Cagayan de Oro, dominated the second season of the CDOC Inter-Public Schools Basketball Championship 2018 concluded, over the weekend, at Barangay Macasandig covered court here.
But while four of MOGCHS’ teams made it to the finals in secondary’s different age categories, the City High (CDO-NHS) Tigers made it sure to secure the only spot available for them in the championship round.
The Tigers of coach Bismark Labadan won’t go home empty-handed as they overpowered the MOGCHS
Cavaliers in the final to bag the 17-under title.
This, as the MOGCHS Legends of coach Ian Lorenzana proceed to pocketing the 15-under crown and their distaff counterpart -- the MOGCHS BBG of coach Agustin Yasay claimed the secondary girls’ diadem at the expense of compatriot lady MOGCHS Cavaliers.
“The lady Skyhawks of Indahag used to dominate the secondary girls rivalry, pero nag-graduate na ang mga saligando so, balik na sab montar in a bid to challenge the hugely-populated MOGCHS,” said tournament director Raul Fuentes.
The East City Central School defeated Bulua Central School to reign in the elementary boys division.
Here’s the complete results: 17-Under Champ CDO-NHS, 1st MOGCHS, 2nd Agusan NHS, 3rd Opol NSTS. Mythical 5: Darwin Yana, Morian Jamorol, Roniel Olarte, John Michael Gavia and Carlo Mercado. Most improved Alecben Geñoso, MVP Wilkins Valiente, Best coach Bismark Labadan.
15-Under Champ MOGCHS Legends, 1st Macasandig NHS, 2nd CDO-NHS, 3rd Patag NHS. Mythical 5: Lord John Guiao, Von Russel Rosete, John Rey Rellibo and Winjie Butra. Most improved Karl Anthony Barcelona, MVP Carlos John Barol, Best coach Ian Lorenzana.
High School Girls Champ MOGCHS BBG, 1st MOGCHS Cavaliers, 2nd Corpus Christi School, 3rd Indahag NHS. Mythical 5: Angelica Jane Somo, Razzyla Lubrico, Pauline Valle, Cheska Apag, Prezzy Añana. Most improved Rovelyn Guno, MVP Prezzy Añana, Best coach Agustin Yasay.
Elem. Boys Champ East City Central School, ist Bulua Central School, 2nd Xavier University Grade School, 3rd City Central School. Mythical 5: David Franz Balmeo, Agustin Palo, Christian Mero, Crisanto Nalaza, Paolo Calonia. Most improved Jewon Dryx Pantanosas, MVP Asi Ludvic Decatoria, Best coach Roy Estenso.
Fuentes expressed thanks to Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno and the City Council through city sports consultant Rocky Calingin for supporting the league, one way or the other, if only to further the development of grassroots sports in the locality.
The 3rd season opening of the inter schools public hoopfest, Fuentes said, will be next week in a still undisclosed venue.