𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬!

The Red Phoenixes lived up to their name, rising above challenges to capture the championship title at the Mayor Stephen A. Palmares Inter-School Invitational Basketball Tournament 2026 with a thrilling 83–80 victory over Madison Scholastic Academy Inc. on June 14 in Passi City.

Fueled by resilience, teamwork, and determination, the team showcased championship-level basketball throughout the tournament. Finals MVP Shan Benedick Yap led the way, while Kent John Fuente earned a spot in the Mythical Five.

Players: Shan Benedict Yap, Adam Belonio, Gerrylle John Seloterio, Hanz Gerald Panaligan, Marc Justien Mongcal, Kent John Fuentes, Cesar Clavecillas, Schofield Diomon, Matthew Dordas, Shaun Matthew Venus, Renz Boluso, Josef Natividad, Neil Ramses Habaña, Carl Benedict Bastian, Reil Gutierrez, Mark Zanzien Ysug, Lance Buenaobra, and Andre Emmanuel Allado.

Coaches: Jophil Cercado, Robert Hainga, and Val Raniel Deaño

Team Manager: Benny Yap

Congratulations, Red Phoenixes! The entire Hua Siong community is proud of you for bringing home the championship.