Ateneo Boys’ Swim Team secures 1st Runner-Up finish in UAAP Season 88

The Ateneo de Manila Boys’ Swimming Team concluded the University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 88 Swimming Tournament as 1st Runner-Up, marking the fourth consecutive year that the Blue and White claimed second place in the junior boys’ division.

From 6 to 9 November 2025, the Blue Eagles competed at the New Clark City Aquatic Center in Capas, Tarlac, where they earned a strong medal haul of 2 gold, 9 silver, and 4 bronze medals across 15 events.

Representing the team were Cross Acal (8-Delgado), Tylo Alcudia (10-Rodrigues), Mattheo Baclig (8-Cottam), Edgar Gaston (10-Regis), Gab Osabel (10-Spinola), Ziggo Pablo (7-Baena), and Alrech Sarmiento (9-Kisai) from AJHS; and Koosh Bascuña (11-Perez), Zion Jalla (11-De Brito), Thirdy Lentejas (12-Evans), Miguel Martinez (12-Holland), Marcus Molino (11-Escribano), AJ Reyes (11-Garnet), Miguel Tungul (12-Acquaviva), and team captain Gabe Gaw (12-Sullivan) from the ASHS.

One of the highlights of the tournament came from Miguel Martinez, who tied the UAAP boys’ record in the 50m breaststroke with a time of 30.04, matching the mark set by fellow Atenean Rian Tirol on 9 November 2018.

Event Highlights

Individual Events

• 100m Breaststroke: Gold — Miguel Martinez
• 50m Breaststroke: Gold — Miguel Martinez (tied UAAP record)
• 50m Butterfly: Silver — Miguel Martinez
• 50m Freestyle: Silver — Miguel Martinez
• 100m Freestyle: Bronze — Miguel Martinez
• 200m Breaststroke: Bronze — Miguel Martinez
• 50m Backstroke: Silver — Thirdy Lentejas
• 100m Backstroke: Silver — Thirdy Lentejas
• 200m Backstroke: Silver — Thirdy Lentejas
• 200m Individual Medley: Bronze — Thirdy Lentejas

Relay Events

• 4×100m Medley Relay: Silver — Miguel Tungul, Marcus Molino, Tylo Alcudia, Cross Acal
• 4×50m Medley Relay: Silver — Thirdy Lentejas, Miguel Martinez, Gabe Gaw, Zion Jalla
• 4×200m Freestyle Relay: Silver — Koosh Bascuña, Edgar Gaston, Zion Jalla, Thirdy Lentejas
• 4×100m Freestyle Relay: Silver — Zion Jalla, Marcus Molino, Tylo Alcudia, Koosh Bascuña
• 4×50m Freestyle Relay: Bronze — Koosh Bascuña, Marcus Molino, Gab Osabel, Miguel Tungul

Outstanding Performances

Leading Ateneo’s charge was Miguel Martinez, who amassed 2 golds, 3 silvers, and 2 bronzes, along with his record-tying performance in the 50m breaststroke.

Medal Tally per Athlete

AJHS

• Tylo Alcudia: 2 Silvers (4×100m Freestyle, 4×100m Medley)
• Cross Acal: 1 Silver (4×100m Medley)
• Edgar Gaston: 1 Silver (4×200m Freestyle)
• Gab Osabel: 1 Bronze (4×50m Freestyle)

ASHS

• Miguel Martinez:
  • 2 Golds (100m Breast, 50m Breast)
  • 1 tied UAAP Record (50m Breast)
  • 3 Silvers (50m Free, 50m Fly, 4×50m Medley)
  • 2 Bronzes (100m Free, 200m Breast)
• Thirdy Lentejas:
  • 5 Silvers (50m Back, 100m Back, 200m Back, 4×50m Medley, 4×200m Freestyle)
  • 1 Bronze (200m Individual Medley)
• Zion Jalla: 3 Silvers (4×50m Medley, 4×200m Freestyle, 4×100m Freestyle)
• Koosh Bascuña: 2 Silvers (4×200m Freestyle, 4×100m Freestyle), 1 Bronze (4×50m Freestyle)
• Marcus Molino: 2 Silvers (4×100m Freestyle, 4×100m Medley), 1 Bronze (4×50m Freestyle)
• Miguel Tungul: 1 Silver (4×100m Medley), 1 Bronze (4×50m Freestyle)
• Gabe Gaw: 1 Silver (4×50m Medley)

In addition to the medals listed above, each member of the team received an additional silver medal for placing second in the championships.

The Blue Eagles were coached by Archie Lim, Candice Federiso, Aldo Batungbacal and Gabrielle Meneses, who guided the team throughout the UAAP Season 88 Swimming Championships.

Congratulations to our Ateneo swimmers for their outstanding performance and unwavering dedication. One Big Fight!