Eagles end Warriors domination in athletics

By Norman C. Calib-og (Contributor)

The SBM Eagles clawed their way to victory after dominating the oval track, leaving the other competitors at bay in the athletics competition held at the Xavier Ateneo Sports Centre on Feb 26.

The Eagles accumulated six golds, three silvers, and one bronze to the top in the athletics competition and contributed to their overall championship campaign for this year’s Xavier Cup. Meanwhile, the Aggie Bulls secured two golds, while the Engineering Warriors, who in the past four years defended their territory, accumulated one gold, four silvers, and three bronze medals.

In the men’s century dash, Warrior Mark Garcia clocked in 11:81 seconds, leaving Eagle Jules Viernes and Heinz Opecio in second and third place, respectively.

In the women’s 100-meter dash category, Bull Karmylle Caingcoy carved her presence after clocking 15:40 seconds and outran her competitors to bring the gold. Additionally, NSG Python Princess Niperos sneaked from a tight contest against Warrior Rica Marie Asas at 16:18 seconds and 16:35 ticks, respectively.

Eagle Viernes redeemed himself and bagged the championship title in men’s 400-meter dash with 58:29 followed by SOE Phoenix Norman Calib-og and Python Ranan.

Another championship title was secured by Bulls Caingcoy with 1:18:34 minutes in the women’s 400-meter dash while Tiger Bianca Antillon and Warrior Aubrey Lim landed in second and third place, respectively.

The Eagles’ domination continued in the men’s 200-meter dash after a 1-to-2 finish of Eagle Jay Jao-Jao and Precious Mendoza. Meanwhile, the Pythons landed third.

In the women’s 200-meter dash, ArtScies Tiger Arielle Amene bagged the championship title with 35:50 seconds, while Eagles and the Warriors landed in second and third place, respectively.

The Eagles also closed the competition with a dominating finish in the 4x100-meter mixed relay, as they brought home the gold medal followed by the Warriors and the Tigers, respectively.C