01sports Green Serpents ClinchGreen Serpents ClinchGreen Serpents mid a fiercely competitive championship contest, the Green Serpents held their ground in the mid a fiercely competitive championship contest, the Green Serpents held their ground in theAA Redemption Sealed: Black Panthers Roar Back to Claim Women’s Basketball Crown Redemption Sealed: Black Panthers Roar Back to Claim Women’s Basketball Crown Black Panthers Women’s Basketball Crown Men’s Basketball ChampionshipMen’s Basketball ChampionshipMen’s Basketball Championship in Thrilling Finals Showdownin Thrilling Finals Showdownreport by Daniella Santos final moments, prevailing over the Blue Thunders with a 68–66 win to secure the 2026 Sportsfest Men’s Basketball crown. The game was nothing short of intense. Green Serpents came in strong early, setting the pace and putting pressure on Blue Thunders. However, Blue quickly responded, chasing down the lead and turning the match into a back-and-forth battle. The scoreboard saw multiple ties throughout the game, with neither team willing to give in. As the final quarter unfolded, tension filled the court—but Green Serpents stayed composed and delivered when it mattered most. Their road to the championship was far from easy. Prior to the finals, Green Serpents pulled off a remarkable comeback victory against Black Team in the semifinals, winning 60–55 despite trailing early in the game. That resilience carried into the finals, proving their ability to fight under pressure and finish strong. One of the standout players, Jim Dalope, reflected on the intensity of the final moments, prevailing over the Blue Thunders with a 68–66 win to secure the 2026 Sportsfest Men’s Basketball crown. The game was nothing short of intense. Green Serpents came in strong early, setting the pace and putting pressure on Blue Thunders. However, Blue quickly responded, chasing down the lead and turning the match into a back-and-forth battle. The scoreboard saw multiple ties throughout the game, with neither team willing to give in. As the final quarter unfolded, tension filled the court—but Green Serpents stayed composed and delivered when it mattered most. Their road to the championship was far from easy. Prior to the finals, Green Serpents pulled off a remarkable comeback victory against Black Team in the semifinals, winning 60–55 despite trailing early in the game. That resilience carried into the finals, proving their ability to fight under pressure and finish strong. One of the standout players, Jim Dalope, reflected on the intensity of the noting that the crowd’s support in the fourth quarter helped him regain focus and push through until the final buzzer. He also shared a message for his teammates, saying, “Nung una-una, di ko akalaing makakarating kami sa finals. Hindi man lahat bihasa, pero lahat umambag sa points. Great teammates sila para sa akin.” Despite securing the championship, Dalope remained grounded, describing the game in one word as “kulang pa,” emphasizing that there is still room for improvement, while also sharing that his greatest inspiration is his grandfather, who first introduced him to basketball. As the final buzzer sounded, the court was filled with celebration as the Green Serpents embraced one another, overcome with relief and pride after prevailing in one of the tournament’s closest contests; their championship victory serves as a testament to their resilience, teamwork, and unwavering determination, as—from a remarkable comeback in the semifinals to a gripping noting that the crowd’s support in the fourth quarter helped him regain focus and push through until the final buzzer. He also shared a message for his teammates, saying, “Nung una-una, di ko akalaing makakarating kami sa finals. Hindi man lahat bihasa, pero lahat umambag sa points. Great teammates sila para sa akin.” Despite securing the championship, Dalope remained grounded, describing the game in one word as “kulang pa,” emphasizing that there is still room for improvement, while also sharing that his greatest inspiration is his grandfather, who first introduced him to basketball. As the final buzzer sounded, the court was filled with celebration as the Green Serpents embraced one another, overcome with relief and pride after prevailing in one of the tournament’s closest contests; their championship victory serves as a testament to their resilience, teamwork, and unwavering determination, as—from a remarkable comeback in the semifinals to a gripping finish in the finals—they demonstrate comeback in the semifinals to a gripping finish in the finals—they demonstrated that true champions are defined not only by skill, but by their resolve to persevere until the very end. finish in the finals—they demonstrate comeback in the semifinals to a gripping finish in the finals—they demonstrated that true champions are defined not only by skill, but by their resolve to persevere until the very end.report by Jonaliza PerezAA fter falling short in
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