19/03/2026
Game 1: Caspian Knights vs. Sidlahara
Final tally: 13 - 22 β in favor of CASPIAN KNIGHTS
After an intense game during the brackets, Sidlahara vs. Caspian Knights plays as the first team to gamble their success in the Championship game. Sidlahara, who dominated the court during the bracket games, once again played on court. The question risesβ will they lead the court once again?.
The ball was heard on court, and team Caspian Knights being the first to touch the ball. The game being intense with only a few seconds in the game, player 23 of Caspian Knights dominated the game this time β with his build, along with his strong pushes, he conquered each dribble and shooters from the other team. With half the time gone, a score of 3 - 7 was on display on the monitor, being in favor of Caspian Knights, which later called for a timeout. Seconds later, the game resumes, and Caspian Knights once again dominate Sidlahara. Calling for the second timeout with a score of 3 - 13, in favor of Caspian Knights once again.
The game continued and a violation was ruled, which later, both teams redeemed this setback with a ruling of a clean game from team members. A jaw clenching game began, with only 50 seconds left on the clock, both teams gambled everything in themselves to score points in the game. Ending the game with a 13 - 22 score β in favor of Caspian Knights.
Game 2: Primora vs. Luminara β losers bracket
Final tally: 13 - 7 β in favor of LUMINARA
Game 2 was a game no one expected, but ultimately intrigued and excited to see β the game between Luminara and Primora, two teams who showed great skills and great matches going against one another. Two players, one from each team stood out the most; Bacud of Primora, and Flores of Luminara, both becoming a symbol of a great game and strong sportsmanship. One minute in the game, the monitor displayed a 5 - 1 score in favor of Luminara. With 6 minutes left on the clock, the score stayed still, a 5 - 2 score still being at play.
Most players from each team played a dramatic role in the game, quoting βLakasβ from one of the audiences, a timeout was then called 5 minutes into the game β earning a short break for team Primora, while Luminara plans their game strategies. The last 5 minutes was a crucial one, and it being the activation key to the game becoming more intense as it progresses. A free-throw was then granted to Gozon of Luminara scoring a point and calling for the second timeout.
Back in the game, Gozon of Luminara then scores a point by pushing through the other team, leaving the score at a 8 - 5 score; once again being in favor of Luminara. 1 minute left, player Gozon of Luminara was deemed remarkable for his persistent shots and consistent throws, ending the game at a 13 - 7 score, earning another win for team Luminara for the losers bracket.
Game 3: Sidlahara vs. Luminara β losers bracket
Final tally: 14 - 16 β in favor of SIDLAHARA
And finally, the most anticipated game of the day β the battle of long-time rivals; Asterion and Kalig-on, teams Sidlahara and Luminaraβs former team name during the 2025 Sportsfest. A minute in, team Sidlahara scored a point! Even after a series of fouls delivered.
The game continues with player Viala from Sidlahara throwing near shots and earning new points for the team. Team Sidlahara then calls for timeout for a substitute to enter the court, the game resumes with said substitute on play. A free-throw was then given to Gozon of Luminara after a penalty from the other team. With half the time gone, 5 - 6 score in favor of Sidlahara. Another free-throw was given to Gozon of Luminara once again after a delivered foul from Sidlahara. The game continued as usual, and the scores came closer to one another. 3 minutes left, a score of 7 - 9 was displayed on the monitor, once again being in favor of Sidlahara. The game gets intense as the clock ticks, a slight argument happens β is then resolved later on. With 1 minute remaining, Luminara calls for a timeout, a short time to rest and plan out their game. A score of 10 - 16 was displayed, Sidlahara still leading the game. Ending the game with only a few seconds, team Sidlahara delivered the final throw earning their 4th win and earning a 14 - 16 score.
Game 4: Sidlahara vs. Caspian Knights
Final tally:
Teams Sidlahara and Caspian Knights once again play against one another, the same routine follows: we play to win.
The first game became intense with only a few minutes in. Caspian Knights wanting to keep their streak, and Sidlahara wanting to break their streak. The game is a matter of strength and patience β patience to actually win and play a clean game. With only a few minutes left on the clock, the pressure grew bigger, and scores got higher. With 2 minutes left on the clock a score of 8 - 18 was flashed, 18 being Caspian Knights. As time grew more little, pressure grew more as the audience seemed to scream for more. Audiences from both sides of the game could be heard, chanting and screaming their chants and showing their support for their players. A few seconds left, a score of 8 - 20 was displayed β still in favor of Caspian Knights. Screams and exclaims got louder as Caspian Knights made the final blow, earning their spot as the Champions with a score of 9 - 20.
π: Rianne Saldivar
π·: Rizel Ann Tacud, Arton John Nava, John Luic Lamano, Prinz Tongco, and Mark Lawrence Esteban