Category: Sports

To date, 7 JMarians demonstrated quick reactions, strategic thinking, and persistence while battling in the Table Tennis table since early March of this year. These kiddos brought home numerous awards in various tournaments held in Davao city and in the neighboring regions.

Keana Kirstie won 2nd place in the 1^st Beach Ping Pong Tournament (Women’s Single) at Seagull Whitesand Beach Resort, Matina Aplaya, Davao City on March 13, 2022.

Last August 13, 2022, JMCFI table tennis varsities participated in the Batang Pinoy selection held at Darrel Torres Table Tennis Sports Center Moonland Subd, Ecoland, Davao City. Two (2) JMCFI players are qualifiers (Boys 15 years and under): 1st place – Lauriano Apolonio (wearing white shirt) and 2nd palce – James Ryan Rufin (wearing red & black shirt) for Batang Pinoy National this coming December 17 – 23, 2022 in Vigan City.

For girls 12 years and under, Kasey Nicole (who place 2nd), also got qualified.

During the Mayor Rolando Klarex Uy National Open Table Tennis Tournament last Augut 27 – 29, 2022 in Cagayan de Oro City, Lauriano Apolonio became Champion (12 years old & under boys).

On October 15 – 16, 2022, Ken Kaiser Luzon (who became part of Team Spin Davao), was awarded 1st-runner Up alongside players from UM and Brokenshire in the 1^st Tboli Knoon Festival Open Table Tennis Tournament at Tboli South Cotabato. He also placed 2nd in the Open Singles catergory.

Mary Joy Emnacin (wearing yellow shirt) became champion for the Women’s Category in the Man-ay Table Tennis Open Tournament on October 15 & 16, 2022 held in Manay, Davao Oriental.

In the 6^th Butuan City National Open Table Tennis Tournament, Ken Kaiser Luzon was the 1st-runner Up for the Men’s Open category. This was held last October 28 – 30, 2022 at Robinson’s Place , Butuan City.

Another win was claimed by JMCFI on November 12 – 13, 2022 during the Davao City Table Tennis Tournament at Spin Davao, Torres Street. For Men’s Single Category, Ken Kaiser Luzon was the champion and Herzel Miles Abendan got the 1st-runner up place.

“Participating in table tennis tournament provides invaluable life skills and talents of the student athletes but also develop the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie among individuals,” Coach Liza V. Luzon expressed.

Amidst the scorching heat of the sun, the Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. (JMCFI) volleyball girls earned awards from competitions mounted around and outside Davao city. The team won in the following playoffs: PSC Summer Beach Volleyball (Open) – Samal Island, Kapatagan Beach Volleyball Invitational Tournament, Bangkal, and Rebisco Volleyball League – City League and Regionals.

After qualifying for the regionals, the JMCFI ACES High School won against Sto. Tomas and was placed 4th throughout the whole competition.

ACES also played in the SK Dumoy Invitational Volleyball League. The competition was held in Bangkal, Davao City and this game was for a cause. The JMCFI ACES enjoyed the game and won over two (2) teams.

In the PNVF Champions League 2022, two (2) representatives were chosen from JMCFI Aces (Hilig, Ashley Crystal Jade A. – BSC 4th Year and Oliveros, Michaela Marie A. – BSC 3rd Year) and together with other players they represented as a team namely SK Dumoy Davao Lady Agilas. They were in the Bracket B together with California High School – Antipolo, University of the East Manila and Bulacan Team.

They won against the Bulacan Team and was unfortunately defeated by UE Manila in a close fight. After this, they were also defeated by California High School and eventually got eliminated from the competition.

ACES players continue with their physical training early since July this year to strengthen their physical fitness, be familiar with their new team mates and rotations.

TAGUM, Philippines—After pummeling Agro Sailors in the qualifier game yesterday, the JMC Kings take another victory in a game against Notre Dame Rams Friday night at DavNor Sports and Tourism Complex. This win has qualified them for the finals.

The Kings won by scores of 21-14, 43-37, 65-56, and 79-73.

The Kings retain the top spot of the team standings with a 4-1 win-loss card in the league organized by LYR Marketing.

Even though Chris Catarong had fallen down on the ball court several times, he still managed to lead the team by charging 23 points for this gameplay.

The Kings are set to play on Sunday, November 27, 2022, for the championship.

If JMC Kings lost the crown days ago to Holy Trinity College by 91-90 score, the royalty authorities put the crown back on as they beat Agro Sailors with a 24-point lead in the final quarter in today’s playoffs.

The Kings made a strong come back to the ball court in the just-concluded game today, November 24, 2022, versus Agro Foundation College players with a 66-94 final score, making them advance to the semi-final playoffs.

Rookie ‘King’ David Mendiola, who’s a third-stringer wingman, made more good points for the team with 3 assists and 3 steals. That made him the ‘Player of the Game’.

The Kings are set to rival against Notre Dame College players tomorrow, November 25, 2022 to set hopeful for the final qualifiers.

This is the third win of JMC Kings since the opening of LYR Cup Season Playoffs.

Previous champ news:

JMC Kings topple Cor Jesu Red Lions, HCDC saints in LYR Mindanao-wide cup elimination rounds

JMC Kings blast UM Wildcats to bag qualification for Regional Mindanao-wide PRISAA LYR Cup

The Mindanao Collegiate Championships is mounted by LYR Marketing Corporation.

After clinching in the 1st elimination round for LYR Mindanao-wide cup yesterday against Cor Jesu Red Lions, the Jose Maria College Kings once again crowned themselves winners in the 2nd day elimination round against Holy Cross of Davao Saints on Tuesday evening, November 15, 2022 at DavNor Sports and Tourism Complex in Tagum city.

With a final score of 88 (JMC)-85 (Cor Jesu); 63 (HCDC)-90 (JMC), JMC Kings bring back supremacy in the court.

The Kings, coached by Flordelito “Dong” Cagampang and assisted by Coach Nick Serafica and Coach Alan Josol, are set to play for the last elimination game on Thursday, November 17, 2022.