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Ateneo de Davao of Region XI capped off a fairytale campaign with a dominant 67–51 win over Western Visayas’ St. Robert’s International College to capture the 2025 Palarong Pambansa secondary boys’ basketball crown. Breaking away in the fourth quarter with a decisive 9-2 run, Davao never looked back as Jhon Mark Deligrino sealed the win with a coast-to-coast layup for their largest lead of the game.

Western Visayas (WVRAA) stunned defending champions NCR, 76–67, in the Palarong Pambansa secondary boys basketball quarterfinals on May 29 at the Centennial Arena in Laoag. Powered by a strong second-half surge led by Johnelijah Luke Rose, Paul Jovan Santome, and Alfred Ysulan Jr., WVRAA erased a halftime deficit and capitalized on NCR’s turnovers to pull away late in the game.

In a dramatic rematch of the 2023 5A boys soccer state final, Alta reversed the script and dethroned two-time defending champion Wasatch with a 3-2 victory. The Hawks overcame two deficits, including a late stretch playing with just 10 men, to capture their fourth state title since 2017. Junior Jack McAllister’s stunning 30-yard free kick sealed the win in the closing minutes, sending Alta’s fans into celebration.

For the first time in 40 years, American Fork boys soccer has repeated as state champions, defeating Bingham 1-0 in Thursday’s 6A title match. Just like the legendary 1983–84 Cavemen squads, the current team capped a dominant run with back-to-back championships — a rare feat in Utah high school soccer. Senior Lewis Knecht, the 2024 Mr. Soccer, netted the game-winner in the 29th minute to seal the hard-fought victory.

Clovis West High School delivered a clean sweep at the 2025 CIF Central Section Swimming and Diving Championships, with standout performances from juniors Sophia Oka-Fedder and Audrey Hill on the girls’ side. Oka-Fedder shifted from the 200 IM to win the 200 freestyle in 1:50.30 and defended her 100 free title, while Hill set a meet record in the 100 butterfly at 54.82. Together, they helped set a meet record in the 400 freestyle relay and lifted Clovis West to two relay golds.

The netball teams at Balwearie High School have enjoyed an exceptional season, with standout performances across all age levels—from S1 to seniors—under the expert guidance of teacher Gina Wilson. The senior team’s triumph in the Scottish Schools Plate final, where they defeated Williamwood High School 51-35 at Glasgow’s Emirates Arena, marked a crowning achievement in a season full of highlights.

Top-ranked Ogden punched its ticket to the 3A boys soccer state championship with a dramatic 1-0 overtime win against rival Ben Lomond, courtesy of Francisco Rivas’ clutch header in the 83rd minute. Goalkeeper Xavier Peregrina earned his 11th shutout of the season, anchoring a resilient defense that held strong under pressure.

The Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles made history on May 4, 2025, by capturing their first-ever UAAP Junior High School Boys’ 3x3 Basketball championship with a 22-19 win over UST. Led by standout Sky Jazul, who scored 11 points and was named tournament MVP, the team completed a flawless sweep of the U16 division in UAAP Season 87.

Western Alaska high school basketball teams made a clean sweep at the 2025 ASAA State Championships, claiming titles in three divisions. The Shaktoolik Wolverines captured their first-ever 1A title, while the Unalakleet Wolfpack broke a 29-year drought with a thrilling 2A win led by junior Isaac Smith’s clutch fourth-quarter performance.

Estrella Foothills etched its name in history by capturing its first-ever Division II beach volleyball title with a gritty 3-2 victory over Arcadia. Led by undefeated duo Autumn Hill and Abby Stenz, the eighth-seeded squad pulled off three straight playoff upsets, showcasing remarkable resilience and clutch performances.

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