By: Emmanuel Salazar and Amor Maniquis
Copyedited by Orange Zyrille Alcaraz
Photos: Jed Palonpon

An intense badminton match during the Intramurals 2024, between the teams of Deanne Guillarte and Kyla Santos from Eagles, Bearenz Enema and Beia Rafanan from Chiefs, leaves students captivated as they fight for the win for their Badminton women’s doubles in the school’s gym. Leaving students and teachers cheers as both teams show a determined and competitive spirit.

The first round was intense, showcasing the determination of both teams. The Eagles fought hard, but Chiefs struck, securing a 25 – 14 win.

A nail-biting round fascinated everyone as they watched the Chiefs secure victory as they smashed against the Eagles, winning and leaving the game at 2-0, which sets the round at 21 – 7.

In a fast-paced men’s doubles badminton match, the Chiefs triumphed over the Eagles in 2 thrilling sets, 21-8, 21-14 at the Pasay City National Science High School gymnasium,

October 11, 2024.

In the first set, the Chiefs gained an early lead with Emmanuel Nepomuceno and Ethan Sarmiento playing with coordination, displaying sharp smashes and tight net play. Despite a strong fight from the Eagles, Vincent Besmonte and John Dylan Bancod couldn’t stop the Chiefs from clinching the set.

After a tightly contested second set, the Captains playing in sync with aggression edged out the Eagles. The second set features a strong comeback attempt from the Eagles, but the Chiefs maintained pressure with fast rallies and sharp cross-court shots. In the final moments of the game, one last smash from Nepomuceno sealed the victory for the Chiefs.