19/09/2025
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From fast-paced ball games to mind-bending board duels, Purisimians left no stone unturned, proving that the spirit of competition runs deep within the campus walls as the roar of the crowd, the clash of skills, and the burning pride of every department electrified the Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion (CPC) community as the 78th Grand Intramurals turned the spotlight into a dazzling display of sportsmanship and passion.
On the basketball court at the San Lorenzo Ruiz Event Center, the games were nothing short of electrifying as the Junior High School (JHS) squad stormed their way to the menโs championship title, leaving rivals in awe with the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM) chasing close behind as 1st runner-up, while Senior High School (SHS) and the College of Criminology (CCrim) secured 2nd and 3rd runner-up respectively; in the womenโs division, CCrim cemented their dominance by snatching the crown with sheer firepower, followed by CHTM as 1st runner-up, the College of Engineering and Technology (CET) as 2nd runner-up, and the College of Business, Management, and Accountancy (CBMA) completing the roster at 3rd runner-up.
Meanwhile, the volleyball tournament brought thunder to the same court. The College of Maritime Education (CME) spikers hammered their way to the menโs championship, showcasing unmatched teamwork and agility. SHS fought valiantly to land as 1st runner-up, followed by the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) at 2nd runner-up, and CET holding on for 3rd. The womenโs category was just as thrilling, with SHS reigning supreme, silencing the competition with every powerful serve and spike. JHS claimed 1st runner-up, CBMA grabbed 2nd runner-up, and CET, despite their fight, settled for 3rd runner-up.
If the courts were loud, the CPC Library became the ground for quiet yet fiery battles during the chess tournament on September 16. The menโs board wars saw CBMA checkmate their way to the championship, followed closely by CET, while CASE and JHS fought tooth and nail to secure 2nd and 3rd runner-up spots. The womenโs division crowned CASE as champions, their strategies as sharp as blades, while CET, CBMA, and the College of Law (LAW) rounded up the winnersโ list.
The shuttle ground at Airport, Baybay then became a battleground for speed and reflexes as badminton players smashed their way to victory. SHS claimed the menโs championship with swift and precise plays, followed by CME, CBMA, and CASE. In the womenโs division, CET soared high and ruled the court, while CBMA, CASE, and SHS followed closely behind.
Table tennis brought its own thrill at Gaisano Boulevard, where SHS proved unstoppable, seizing both menโs and womenโs championships. CET held their ground as runner-up in the menโs side, with CME and JHS completing the bracket. For the womenโs side, CBMA, CET, and JHS secured their podium finishes behind the dominant SHS.
At Wonder Boy Hall, the billiards tournament unfolded with cool nerves and steady shots. CET emerged as the undisputed kings and queens of the green felt, sweeping both menโs and womenโs championships with class and precision. SHS, LAW, and CHTM completed the menโs ranks, while CBMA, CHTM, and SHS rounded out the womenโs division.
From sweat-drenched jerseys to the quiet focus behind every move, CPC athletes carried not only their departmentsโ pride but also the banner of camaraderie and excellence. And as the dust settles, one truth remains: in the heart of every Purisimian, the game never truly ends.
Words by Dana Naomi Abanco
Graphics by Kristine Angelu Alegre
