AGS Midgets C finish 3rd in Philippine Cup Football Festival

The Ateneo de Manila Grade School (AGS) Midgets C Football Varsity Team (born 2014) placed third in the U13 Division 2 category of the Philippine Cup International Football Festival held on 18-19 February 2026 at the New Clark City Athletics Stadium in Capas, Tarlac.

The members of the team are Alonso Azores (5-Tausug), Andrei Castañeda (6-Bellarmine), Lucas Chuidian (6-Hurtado), Hyde David (6-Faber), Jared de Guzman (6-Canisius), Miro de Guzman (6-Miki), Maru Esgrina (6-Regis), Migo Gerial (6-Miki), Zico Mendoza (6-Xavier), Javi Sumpaico (6-Brebeuf), Marcus Tale (6-Xavier), Evan Tupaz (5-Mangyan), Luis Vergara (6-Gonzaga), Max Unson (6-Kostka), and Gabby Villanueva (6-Brebeuf). The team is coached by Rafael Cruz and JR Judal.

Competing in an older age group, the young Blue Eagles faced a tough field of more experienced opponents throughout the tournament. Despite the challenge, the team displayed determination and resilience in every match.

After falling short in the quarterfinals and semifinals, the squad entered the battle for third place against Ateneo de Davao Blue Knights FC. The match proved to be another uphill climb for the Blue Eagles, who found themselves trailing by two goals early in the game. Refusing to give up, the team maintained its composure and continued to press forward.

Showing grit and teamwork, the AGS Midgets C squad mounted an inspiring comeback, scoring three unanswered goals to overturn the deficit. The dramatic rally secured a 3–2 victory over the Blue Knights and clinched the bronze finish for Ateneo in the tournament.

Competing in an older age category tested the young Blue Eagles, but their perseverance and fighting spirit shone through when it mattered most, culminating in a memorable comeback victory and a podium finish in the U13 Division 2 category.