Blue Eagles win 5 championships at Jesuit Athletic Meet; amass 42 golds, 20 silvers, 21 bronzes
29 Sep 2023
Forty-two golds, five championships, 20 silvers, 21 bronzes. Those numbers sum up the Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles’ amazing performance in the recently-concluded Jesuit Athletic Meet (JAM) 2023, which was hosted by Xavier School Nuvali from September 19-24, 2023. Participating in JAM were more than 1,000 athletes from the Philippines’ 10 Jesuit schools: Ateneo de Davao University, Ateneo de Iloilo - Santa Maria Catholic School, Ateneo de Manila University, Ateneo de Naga University, Ateneo de Zamboanga University, Loyola College of Culion - St Ignatius Academy, Sacred Heart School - Ateneo de Cebu, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Xavier School Nuvali, and Xavier School San Juan.
Here are the details behind the Blue Eagles' title wins and medal haul:
BOYS’ BASKETBALL: GOLD/CHAMPION
Players: Aoiri Aquino (10-Pires), Nathan Asistio (11-Campion), Owen Calanasan (9-Garnier), Troy De Guzman (12-Arnaiz), TJ Delos Santos (11-Fontoura), Ranidel De Ocampo Jr (10-Pignatelli), Derek Domangcas (12-Denn), Third Ebdane (12-Evans), Ziv Espinas (9-Gelabert), Renzo Gatmaitan (10 Rodrigues), Lans Lagdamen (11-De Brito), Henry Madrangca (11-De Brito), Mikey Ong (11-De Brito), Kristian Porter (12-Evans), Uno Prado (12-Anchieta), Henry Suico (11-Garnet), Alfonso Tan (10-Nelson), Danger Tupas (12-Pro), and Chris Urbina (11-Angelis)
![Front row from left: Alfonso Tan, Troy De Guzman, Lans Lagdamen, Third Ebdane, Chris Urbina; Middle row from left: Ziv Espinas, Henry Suico, Aoiri Aquino, Henry Madrangca, Uno Prado; back row from left: Renzo Gatmaitan, Derek Domangcas, TJ Delos Santos, Nathan Asistio, Owen Calanasan, Danger Tupas, Kristian Porter, Mikey Ong, Ranidel De Ocampo Jr.](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamBasketBoys.jpeg)
BOYS’ FOOTBALL: GOLD/CHAMPION
Players: Aidan Aguirre (11-Brebeuf), Johann Alcalde (12-Pantalia), Lorenzo Altuna (10-Page), Matin Bendicion (10-Spinola), Raiken Comla (12-Acquaviva), Zef Daquigan (11-Mayer), James Del Valle (11-Torres), AG De Villa (11-San Vitores), Andres Dumlao (10-Nagashima), Lorenzo Gaddi (12-Ogilvie), Andres Hizon (10-Pires), Javi Kintanar (10-Nagashima), Karl Molina (11-Borja), Timothy Patawaran (10-Pignatelli), Shawn Perea (11-Angelis), Tiago Remulla (10-Pongracz), Ethan Roxas (11-Escribano), Javi Tan (12- Denn), Xian Tumang (12-Evans), Pio Unlay (12-Evans)
![Front row from left: Zef Daquigan, Raiken Comla, Aidan Aguirre, Karl Molina, Xian Tumang, Javi Kintanar, Matin Bendicion, Andres Dumlao, Javi Tan; back row from left: Tiago Remulla, Ethan Roxas, Andres Hizon, AG De Villa, Timothy Patawaran, James Del Valle, Lorenzo Gaddi, Pio Unlay, Lorenzo Altuna, Johann Alcalde, Shawn Perea](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamFoot.jpg)
BOYS’ LAWN TENNIS TEAM: GOLD/CHAMPION
Players: Marcus Dimalaluan (10-Nagashima), Gab Quintana (12-Oldcorne), JC Pabillore (11-Fontoura), Jaime Reyes (10-Spinola), and Pepe Santillan (11-Garnet)
![From left: Jaime Reyes, Marcus Dimalaluan, Gab Quintana, Pepe Santillan, Coach Gee Abacan, JC Pabillore](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamLawnT.jpg)
GIRLS’ TABLE TENNIS TEAM: GOLD/CHAMPION
Players: Anica Begonia (11-Tsuji), Princess Jaramilla (12-Acquaviva), Frances Lo (12-Anchieta), Maxine Lo (12-Geronimo), and Aoi Reyes (12-Kibe), coached by Mihali Crisostomo & Leo Raymundo
![From left: Xavier Nuvali official, coach Leo Raymundo, Frances Lo, Aoi Reyes, Maxine Lo, Princess Jaramilla, Anica Begonia, coach Mihali Crisostomo](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamTTgirlsT%20%281%29.jpg)
GIRLS’ TABLE TENNIS SINGLES: GOLD/CHAMPION
Anica Begonia (11-Tsuji)
![From left: Fr. Philip Yohan Jr. SJ (Xavier School San Juan & Nuvali), Anica Begonia, coach Mihali Crisostomo](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamTTgsing%20%281%29.jpg)
TAEKWONDO/ POOMSAE
Enzo Balingit (10-Southwell), Gold
![Enzo Balingit](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamTKDBalingitLorenzo.jpg)
Lucas Llarena (10-Nelson), Gold
![Lucas Llarena](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamtkdLlarena_1.jpg)
Mio Balingit (9-Lalemant), Silver
![Mio Balingit](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamtkdSilvBal%20%281%29.jpeg)
Elizabeth Borres (11-Garnet), Gold
![Elizabeth Borres](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamTKDBorresED.jpg)
Alexandra Grozman (12-Beyzym), Silver
![Alexandra Grozman](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamTKDGrozmanED.jpg)
Noah Formoso (11-Garnet), Silver
![Noah Formoso](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamTKDformoso.jpg)
TAEKWONDO/SPARRING
Gabe Samson (12-Carvalho), Gold
Nathan Chupungco (10-Regis), Gold
Stefanie Leones (11–Torres), Gold
Max Favila (10-Pires), Gold
Niko Macasaet (12-Geronimo), Gold
Jared Gagni (11-Gavan), Gold
Jacob Rodriquez (12-Geronimo), Gold
Alonzo Pasion (11-Wright), Silver
Carlos David (12-Arnaiz), Bronze
![From left: Coach Elmer Rafael, Nathan Chupungco, Max Favila, Jared Gagni, Carlos David, Stefanie Leones, Jacob Rodriguez, Gabe Samson, Niko Macasaet, Ateneo Taekwondo Program Head Jesus Morales, Coach Angelito Laga](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamTKDBuddyM.jpg)
![Alonzo Pasion (file photo)](/sites/default/files/inline-images/pasionSolobest.jpeg)
SWIMMING
Players: Liaa Amoguis (11-Garnet), Lora Amoguis (12-Denn), Andie Antig (12-Daniel), Mia Barretto (11-Escribano), Jack de Guzman (11-Nakaura), Lucas de Leon (11-Bellarmino), Elice Diaz (12-Denn), Abbie Duquez (11-Nakaura), Ivo Enot (12-Evans), Pierre Kwan (11-Fontoura), Thirdy Lentejas (10-Pignatelli), Samantha Lim (11-Grande), Miguel Martinez (10-Pongracz), Christina Matti (12-Carvalho), Marcus Molino (9-Garate), Franz Ong (12-Anchieta), Joaquin Osabel (11-Bellarmino), Toby Sy (11-Fontoura), Tomas Tiaoqui (12-Pro), Renzo Tirol (12-Evans), Ilo Tondo (12-Evans), Gabe Viovicente (11-San Vitores), Ram Viray (12-Grodecky), Patricia Yapit (12-Oldcorne); Coaches: Candice Federiso & Gabrielle Meneses
![The Fast Ateneo Swim Team (FAST) contingent at JAM 2023. 1st row from left: Mia Barretto, Lora Amoguis, Elice Diaz, Andie Antig; 2nd row from left: coach Candice Federiso, Liaa Amoguis, Samantha Lim, Abbie Duquez, Patricia Yapit, Christina Matti; 3rd row from left: Pierre Kwan, Renzo Tirol, Gabe Viovicente, Thirdy Lentejas, Ivo Enot, Toby Sy, Tomas Tiaoqui, Miguel Martinez; 4th row from left: Jack de Guzman, Franz Ong, Ram Viray, Ilo Tondo, Marcus Molino, coach Gabrielle Meneses: not in photo: Lucas de Leon & Joaquin Osabel](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamSwim_0.jpg)
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
Ivo Enot: six golds (50m backstroke, 100m backstroke, 100m freestyle, 200m freestyle, 100m butterfly, 200m individual medley) + one silver (50m freestyle)
![Ivo Enot](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamswEnotED.jpeg)
Lora Amoguis: four golds (200m individual medley, 50m freestyle, 50m backstroke, 100m backstroke) + three silvers (200m freestyle, 50m butterfly, 100m freestyle) + one bronze (100m butterfly)
![Lora Amoguis](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamswLora.jpeg)
Renzo Tirol: two golds (100m breaststroke, 50m breaststroke) + one bronze (50m butterfly)
![Renzo Tirol](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamswTirol.jpeg)
Mia Barretto: three golds (100m freestyle, 200m freestyle, 50m butterfly) + three silvers (100m butterfly, 100m breaststroke, 200m individual medley)
![Mia Barretto](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamswMiaEd.jpeg)
Thirdy Lentejas: two silvers (100m backstroke, 50m backstroke) + one bronze (200m freestyle)
![Thirdy Lentejas](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamswThirdyED.jpeg)
Miguel Martinez: one silver (50m breaststroke) + three bronzes (100m breaststroke, 50m freestyle, 200m individual medley)
![Miguel Martinez](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamswMiguel.jpeg)
Franz Ong: silver, 200m freestyle
![Franz Ong](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamswFranzED.jpeg)
Liaa Amoguis: one gold (100m butterfly) + four bronzes (200m individual medley, 100m freestyle, 200m freestyle, 50m breaststroke)
![Liaa Amoguis](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamswLiaaED.jpeg)
RELAY EVENTS
Gold, Boys’ 200m (4x50m) freestyle relay: Ivo Enot + Miguel Martinez + Franz Ong + Renzo Tirol
Gold, Boys’ 200m (4x50m) medley relay: Ivo Enot + Renzo Tirol + Franz Ong + Miguel Martinez
Gold, Boys’ 400m (4x100m) freestyle relay: Ivo Enot + Renzo Tirol + Miguel Martinez + Franz Ong
![Abbie Duquez](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamSwAbbieED.jpeg)
Gold, Girls’ 200m (4x50m) freestyle relay: Liaa Amoguis + Mia Barretto + Abbie Duquez + Lora Amoguis
Gold, Girls’ 400m (4x100m) freestyle relay: Lora Amoguis + Mia Barretto + Abbie Duquez + Liaa Amoguis
Silver, Girls’ 200m (4x50m) medley relay: Lora Amoguis + Liaa Amoguis + Mia Barretto + Abbie Duquez
ATHLETICS
Players: Jose Costelo (12-Xavier), Zach Dy (12-Acquaviva), Shannen Guevara (11-Campion), Gael Marquez (12-Pro), Mike Mendoza (12-Pro), Sammie Souza (12-Daniel), Ethan Santuyo (10-Saito)
![(L-R) Zach Dy, Shannen Guevara, Sammie Souza, Ethan Santuyo, Gael Marquez, Jose Costelo, Mike Mendoza](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamAthleticsComp.jpg)
Sammie Souza: three golds (400m, 200m, 100m)
![Sammie Souza](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamTAFgSoloED.jpg)
Ethan Santuyo: two silvers (400m, 200m)
Shannen Guevarra: bronze, 100m
Jose Costelo: bronze, 400m
Gael Marquez: bronze, 200m
Zach Dy: bronze, 100m
Gold, Boys’ 4x100m relay: Mike Mendoza + Ethan Santuyo + Gael Marquez + Zach Dy
![(L-R) Mike Mendoza, Ethan Santuyo, Gael Marquez, Zach Dy](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamTAFrelay.jpg)
CHESS
Players: Arjay Co (7-Andlauer), Liam Batnag (12-Solinas), Pio Caro (8-Chabanel), Marc Fua (7-Ashley), Luis Gutierrez (11-Torres), Brix Magugat (12-Walpole); Head Coach: Ildefonso Datu
![From left: Luis Gutierrez, Brix Magugat, Arjay Co, Ildefonso Datu, Liam Batnag, Pio Caro, Marc Fua](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamChessOGcrop.jpg)
Marc Fua: Gold, Board 5
![Marc Fua](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamchessFuaEd.jpg)
Arjay Co: Gold, Board 6
![Arjay Co](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamchessCoEd.jpg)
Luis Gutierrez: Bronze, Board 4
![Luis Gutierrez](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamchessGutierrezEd.jpg)
BADMINTON
Players: Erica Alicante (12-Gonzalez), Tyke Arias (12-Ogilvie), Mara Bautista (11-Gavan), Jerome Caluya (10-Pongracz), Jamie Castañeda (11-Grande), Martina Cortez (12-Sullivan), Samantha Elizarde (12-Xavier), Leo Galang (12-Sullivan), Luis Gonzalvo (10-Page), Lester Peñaloza (12-Navarro), Sophia Reyes (11-Perez); Coaches: Kennie Asuncion-Robles & Kristina Tan
![Front row from left: Coach Kristina Tan, Erica Alicante, Sophia Reyes, Martina Cortez, Mara Bautista, Samantha Elizarde, coach Kennie Asuncion-Robles; back row from left: Luis Gonzalvo, Leo Galang, Jamie Castañeda, Lester Peñaloza, Jerome Caluya, Tyke Arias](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamBadCompleteTeam_0.jpg)
Silver, Boys’ Doubles: Lester Peñaloza & Jamie Castañeda
Silver, Girls’ Singles: Sophia Reyes
Bronze, Girls’ Doubles: Erica Alicante & Martina Cortez
![From left: Erica Alicante, Lester Peñaloza, Sophia Reyes, Martina Cortez, Jamie Castañeda](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamBaddoubBoysGirls_0.jpg)
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 3x3
Bronze/3rd Place: Isis Alexi Alcantara (12-Geronimo), Lauren Lopez (12-Evans), Ariana Reyes (12-Pro), Mikaela Tiu (12-Carvalho)
![From left: Coach PJ Navarro, Ariana Reyes, Isis Alexi Alcantara, Mikaela Tiu, Lauren Lopez](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamBask3x3Girls%20%281%29.jpeg)
BOYS’ TABLE TENNIS/TEAM
Bronze/3rd Place: Matt Basco (9-Garate), Chili Fernando (12-Bobola), Timothy Pachica (8-Favre), Ethan Peña-Reyes (12-Denn), & Russ Rafanan (12-Acquaviva)
![From left: Coach Leo Raymundo, Russ Rafanan, Chili Fernando, Ethan Peña-Reyes, Timothy Pachica, coach Mihali Crisostomo, Matt Basco](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamTTboysED%20%281%29.jpg)
BOYS’ TABLE TENNIS/ DOUBLES
Bronze/3rd Place: Timothy Pachica & Ethan Peña-Reyes
![From left: Xavier official, Coach Leo Raymundo, Timothy Pachica, Ethan Peña-Reyes, coach Mihali Crisostomo](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamTTb3%20%281%29_0.jpg)
GIRLS’ TABLE TENNIS/DOUBLES
Bronze/3rd Place: Frances Lo (12-Anchieta) & Maxine Lo (12-Geronimo)
![From left: Xavier official, Maxine Lo, Frances Lo, coach Mihali Crisostomo](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamTTgdoub%20%281%29.jpg)
Also competing at JAM were our girls' and boys' volleyball teams. Here are their team rosters:
Girls: Rian Ardidon (11-Fontoura), Megan Cajucom-Uy (12-Arnaiz), Angel Dagala (12-Evans), Lian Dy (12-Evans), Abby Martija (12-Solinas), Ten Quimpo (12-Grodecky), Jamaena Kaw (12-Beyzym), Nicola Ladignon (11-Gavan), Annika Lim (11-Nakaura), Reece Malonzo (12-Pantalia), Hannah Morico (12-Xavier), Frances Nadong (12-Arnaiz), Althaea Ramos (11-Owen), Reggie Sanchez (12–Daniel), Satya Torres (11-Angelis)
![Front row from left: Angel Dagala, Abby Martija, Megan Cajucom-Uy, Ten Quimpo, Jamaena Kaw, Hannah Morico, Satya Torres, Reggie Sanchez; back row from left: Reece Malonzo, Nicola Ladignon, Annika Lim, Althaea Ramos, Lian Dy, Frances Nadong, Rian Ardidon](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamVolG.jpg)
Boys: Juancho Abad (11-Nakaura), Diego Avila (11-Garnet), Gian Bahia (12-Arnaiz), Paquito Berdos (12-Gonzalez), Ron Castro (12-Walpole), Kevin Gabia (11-Escribano), Lucas Garcia (9-Harcourt), Kyan Israel (12-Miki), DM Lunar (12-Oldcorne), Tadeo Manalastas (9-Isore), Ken Nicolas (11-Bellarmino), Jedric Nisperos (10-Realino), Hans Santos (12-Carvalho), Santi Sinjian (10-Regis), Mig Turqueza (12-Pantalia)
![From left: Santi Sinjian, Paquito Berdos, Lucas Garcia, Hans Santos, Kevin Gabia, Ken Nicolas (11-Bellarmino), Jedric Nisperos, Diego Avila, DM Lunar, Kyan Israel, Juancho Abad, Tadeo Manalastas, Mig Turqueza, Ron Castro, Gian Bahia](/sites/default/files/inline-images/jamVolB.jpg)
Ateneo de Manila was represented by 150 athletes from Junior High School and Senior High School, one of the largest delegations at JAM 2023. Our boys and girls competed in 11 of 12 sports contested, futsal being the sport the Blue Eagles did not participate in.