STI College Balayan SHS: Soaring High through Sports Battle

 

STI College Balayan SHS: Soaring High through Sports Battle

by: Jorick L. Arellano

It was certainly a head start for STI College Balayan Senior High School (SHS) for this school year 2016-2017 and the pride of the newly formed SHS Varsity when they got three team championships and various awards from the recently concluded 2016 Municipal Sports Athletic Meet.

The Municipal Sports Athletic Meet or simply called District Meet happens every school year and was anticipated by schools - both public and private of secondary level of Balayan and was held last September 22-24. Nine contenders gathered with one goal in mind – to showcase their sports talents and to express camaraderie with one another.

The event started with the Parade of Colours and athletes wearing jerseys representing their schools. As they gathered in Plaza Mabini, mixed emotions of excitement and nervousness filled the venue. The program was made more exciting and electrifying during the lightning of torch led by the selected STCAA athletes of Balayan. Right after, the muse of each team flaunted their beauty for the Best Muse contest and Rica Mae A. Pantanilla, ABMS won the title. This adds to the pride of STI College Balayan.

After the opening ceremony, the competitiveness and sportsmanship of STIers were tested in the sports battle that was held in different schools which served as the venue for indoor and outdoor games.

In Basketball Boys Division, STI Balayan SHS Varsity burned the court with three point shots that wowed the audience and made them brought home the bacon. The champion team consists of Kyle C. Igaya(ST102P), John Paul B. Delos Reyes(CC101A), Jon Albert H. Aala(ST102P), Rajan Gian Rovic M. Lasheras(ST102P), Bern Reyes(ST102P), Mark Francis V. Amit(ST103A) , Marc Joshua A. Bautista(ST102A), Alexis Berdandino(ST103A), Kearl Gerald J. Abitong(ST101A), Jeffrey D. Cudiamat(ST101A), Aisen Howe H. Cadacio(AB101A), and John Reye C. Guevarra(AB102A) and coached by Engr. Oliver B. Noriega.

Subsequently, the Volleyball Boys Division team smashed the ball for the gold medals through the adept athletes namely: Jomari Marquez(AB102P), John Carlo G. Villapando(ST102A), Mark Leo B. Abigania(ST102A), Mark Andrei M. Sara(CP101P), Aljon D. Del Mundo(CA101A), John Paul F. Barredo(ST101P), Aira Adriane V. Diño(ST101P), Emmanuel B. Cabingan(CP101A), Raphael P. Manalo(CP101A), Reinz C. Vergara(CP101A), John Michael H. Cunamay(ST101A), and John D. Asis(ST101P) assisted by Mr. Victoriano Perez III, IT Instructor.

In addition, the Volleyball Girls Division, mentored by Mrs. Rosalyn A. Casihan, nailed perfect and striking spikes which prevailed over their foes. These gold medalists were Miallene G. Marquez(AB101A), Lovely D. De Sagun(CA101A), Maeby Queen B. Bural(AB101A), Janelle D. Delos Reyes(AB102P), Rica Mae A. Pantanilla(AB101P), Erika Mae L. Basco(AB102P), Mary Anthonette C. Landicho(AB102P), Lovely Ann D. Avena(AB102A), Abigail T. Dimailig(HU101A), Shiela Marie G. Sable(HU101A), Cyrill Bianca G. Piga(AB102P), and Kisha Zkearnne A. Mendoza.

The Basketball Girls Division reaped the silver medals with their might and skills through the assistance of Mr. Ronan Ira Caringal and played by Myka G. Apego(ITMAWD), Lea U. Quiñones(ITMAWD), Mary Grace V. De Mesa(AB102P), Benimie Y. Corpuz(AB102P), Claudine A. Batimana(AB101P), Marico T. Yamada(ST102P), Trisha A. Capili(CA101A), Roan G. Delleopac(ST102A), Erika Sacdalan(HU101A), Hanna Mae M. Landicho(AB102P) and Marelyn B. Legaspi.

Furthermore, Precious Em G. Evora(Gold Medalist) and Joyce Ann A. Quiñones(Bronze Medalist) in Table Tennis girls division was trained by Mr. Geneil J. Causapin, while Emerson B. Eleponga bagged the gold medal through the supervision of Mr. Mark Ronnel S. Camilon.

Lastly, Ronald Amiel K. Eroma(Silver Medalist), Rig Lancelot I. Rabino and Julia Erika V. Inmenzo(Bronze Medalists), coached by Miss Melissa Ann Caringal, put the right chess pieces and tactics that marks their edge in the game.

The victory of the school’s athletes was always attributed to the enduring support and encouragement of the faculty and staff most especially to Mr. Paolo Dimaano, COO and Mrs. Ellen Christy Dimaano, School President.

Kudos to STI College Balayan! Truly, this sports battle was a great start of the year for STI College Balayan Senior High School.