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BBO DOMINATION:
Big Black Ox castrate Siren wings as they take home top podium in Mini Intrams
Rohan Joshua R. Cayanan
TSP RTS
he Oxen’s golden stampede ended on a rampage, crushing every foe, humanoid or animal that stood against their path to the top.
Riding like the wind, the Big Black Ox finished the hard-fought race to the checkered lines, ensuring a crystal clear triumph over the Sapphire Sirens and Golden Vipers with a 137.5 final point total to achieve the title of Overall Champion in Wellspring High School - Senior High’s Mini Intramurals 2024.
The Oxen enjoyed an early lead in the event, clinching most preliminary golds such as those in the Badminton and Table Tennis events.
It was then that the Sirens launched every ounce of biteback, making a run in the last stages of the tournament to chip away at the rising BBO lead.
Despite the bid, the Big Blacks’ slipstream was far too titanic to surmise, effectively defending their spot as top finishers in lieu of their excellent strategy to win early and never hold back.
The Sirens, who held second podium in the event, trailed the black champions by a whole five points, being shut down in the individual events and other team games despite their late championship bid.
The Vipers, who garnered a total of 75 points, finished last behind the two juggernauts.
The Big Black Ox stampeded their way against the Golden Vipers and Sapphire Sirens to vault as champions in the Basketball tourney of the Mini Intramurals, held at Wellspring High School - Senior High School Court on March 7, 2024.
In the Finals match, Ox Team Captain and allarounder Justin “Lebron” Datu displayed his oncourt genius as he finished the game with 25 points leading the BBO in their triumphant march against the Sapphire Sirens, 47 – 42.
After stomping the Golden Vipers in Game 1 with a 36 - 29 clincher, the BBO secured their place in the final bout in the tournament.
With the Vipers' request to concede against the Sirens due to the lack of players in Game 2, the Sirens advanced by default, finding their heads face-to-face against the BBO in the championship match.
fastbreaks and point conversions from turnovers.
In the final punch-out, Datu rallied the team in the first half, maintaining a double digit lead to fend off the Sirens’ chance for a comeback.
Amidst the 3rd Quarter, while driving through the paint and dismantling the Sirens’ interior defense, Datu suffered a sprained ankle due to fellow Oxen Aivan Catacutan landing on top of his feet.
Despite the injury, Datu continued to play throughout the remainder of the game.
With BBO’s momentum slowing down due to their captain’s injury, Siren Jae Lord Sumat lit a jumpstart to the team’s lacking offense, firing up with his ferocious drives to the basket as the Sirens soar to cut down the lead to a 1 - point deficit after a set of
IWith the last quarter starting, BBO members locked in as fellow oxen Ryzen Macalino and Aivan “Dwight” Catacutan went hot showcasing their shooting prowess from the perimeter, accompanied with Tristan Payumo’s tenacious rebounding and Yuri Balatbat’s swift playmaking, the oxen also managed to lessen Datu’s workload in the 4th quarter and to further stomp down the Siren body.
When asked about the experience of playing the game, Datu stated “As the team captain, I felt a sense of responsibility to lead and help bring home the championship. Despite getting injured in the middle of the game, I reminded myself to keep pushing and not give up without trying. I knew that I had the trust and support of my teammates, and I was determined to exceed everyone's expectations.”
“Wala akong masabi kasi makikita mo lahat ng players na nag-effort talaga and makikita mong deserve din ng iba yung panalo pero syempre binigay samin ni Lord yung panalo and na-paid off yung pagpasok namin ng maaga para magensayo.” fellow oxen Aivan Catacutan commented when asked about his involvement in the game.
With their valiant teamwork, synchronized coordination, and respective skills, as well as the cheers from their fellow classmates, the Big Black Ox overcame all the odds to culminate the Basketball Mini – Intramurals as the eventual champions.
n a display of unity and skill, each member of the team brought their individual flair and dedication to the cheerdance competition at Wellspring High School - Senior High Campus on April 25, 2024.
Despite the scorching heat, the Sapphire Sirens soared to victory. Their unwavering determination paid off as they emerged victorious, claiming the championship title in the Grade 11 Cheerdance Competition as part of their Mini Intramurals 2024.
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