Rommel Rasmo giving directions to Froilan Maglasang in Sport 2 of their CESAFI finals collection towards USJ-R. | Picture from Sugbuanong Kodaker
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sacred Coronary heart College-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles head coach Rommel Rasmo made historical past by changing into the winningest highschool basketball coach within the Cebu Colleges Athletic Basis, Inc. (CESAFI).
Regardless of the milestone, Rasmo humbly credited the varsity, his teaching workers, and the group for his workforce’s success.
Rasmo led the Magis Eagles to their eighth CESAFI title, surpassing the College of the Visayas Child Lancers’ seven championships.
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This victory additionally marked a historic four-peat for SHS-AdC, a testomony to the resilience and energy of this system below his management.
Through the awarding ceremony on Friday evening, Rasmo’s gratitude was evident as he thanked everybody who supported him all through his teaching journey.
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“I might say that I’m blessed to be a part of this establishment. Kahit sino naman siguro nakalagay sa place ko, ganito rin mangyayari, so I give it to the varsity. Even earlier than this, I’ve at all times felt blessed to be right here,” Rasmo stated.
The Magis Eagles secured their championship with a 66-55 victory in Sport 2 of the Finest-of-Three Finals towards the decided College of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Child Jaguars.
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FINALS MVP
Outgoing participant Froilan Maglasang delivered a stellar efficiency, scoring a game-high 20 factors together with three steals, a rebound, and an help—incomes him Finals MVP honors.
This triumph, nevertheless, was removed from straightforward. The Magis Eagles confronted important doubts coming into the season after the departure of their star participant and workforce captain Jared Bahay.
With over half of the roster composed of rookies and an opening-game loss to USJ-R, many predicted the top of SHS-AdC’s reign.
“Our season wasn’t a dash; it was a marathon,” Rasmo stated, reflecting on the challenges that he needed to surpass.
The workforce responded with a 10-game successful streak, securing the No. 2 spot within the Last 4. They eradicated their archrivals, the UV Child Lancers, within the semifinals earlier than defeating the USJ-R Child Jaguars to reclaim the title.
“We’re eight-time champions, however this one is particular. After Jared Bahay’s exit, everyone thought it was over. However the boys proved that our program remains to be alive and thriving. We are going to cherish this victory,” Rasmo added.
ROOKIES
A lot of the Magis Eagles’ success got here from its rookies, Kent Basa and Coriantumr Cabantog, whose contributions all through the season have been game-changers. Rasmo credited assistant coach and expertise scout Francis Aoquico for locating the Ilonggo standouts.
“Proper after final yr, Coach Francis labored tirelessly to seek out gamers to fill the void left by Bahay. We’re so blessed to have Basa and Cabantog. Credit score to Coach Francis and his eye for expertise—he’s been instrumental to our program’s success,” Rasmo stated.
For Rasmo, this championship signifies extra than simply one other trophy—it highlights SHS-AdC’s sensible basketball program constructed on group help.
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