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𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 | 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Vanguards stand tall, together we rise, unstoppable force beneath these skies.

| 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘈. 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘰
| 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘹𝘪𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘺, 𝘑𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯, 𝘑𝘶𝘻𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘛𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘢, 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘐𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵, 𝘉𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘢 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘥𝘰, 𝘒𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘋𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘰

𝐀𝐣𝐚, 𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒!

𝙿𝙰𝚁𝚃 𝟸

𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 | 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝘁, 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁

The Vanguards delivered a strong and inspiring campaign in Intramurals 2026, showcasing grit, unity, and determination across every competition. From championship victories and podium finishes to hard-fought battles on the court and field, the team consistently demonstrated discipline and heart in every match. Through wins and setbacks alike, the Vanguards stood firm, proving that their strength lies not only in skill but in teamwork and resilience, leaving a proud and lasting mark on this year’s tournament.

| 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘈. 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘰
| 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘹𝘪𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘺, 𝘑𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯, 𝘑𝘶𝘻𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘛𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘢, 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘐𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵, 𝘉𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘢 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘥𝘰, 𝘒𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘋𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘰

𝐀𝐣𝐚, 𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒!

𝙿𝙰𝚁𝚃 𝟷

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹

The Vanguards delivered a fearless and championship-caliber performance as they defeated the Royals to seize the softball crown in the tournament’s most anticipated showdown. Every play reflected their unity and discipline, as the team remained composed under pressure while fending off the Royals’ determined attacks. When it mattered most, the Vanguards stepped up, turning momentum in their favor and sealing a well-earned victory. The win not only secures the championship title but also stands as a testament to the team’s grit, chemistry, and unwavering drive to rise above the competition and finish as the best on the field. | 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘈. 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘰

𝐀𝐣𝐚, 𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒!

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝟯 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗲𝗸𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝘂𝗹

The Vanguards delivered a dominant and high-impact performance in the Taekwondo competition, clinching 3 gold medals and 1 silver to cap off an impressive run on the mat. Showing strength, precision, and relentless determination, the team captured gold in the Men’s Fin weight, Women’s Featherweight, and Women’s Open weight divisions, overpowering their opponents with sharp technique and disciplined ex*****on. Adding to the medal surge, the Vanguards secured silver in the Women’s Flyweight category after a gritty and hard-fought campaign. | 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘈. 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘰

𝐀𝐣𝐚, 𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒!

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

The Vanguards showcased both intellect and composure in the Scrabble competition, earning podium finishes in the men’s and women’s categories through sharp strategy and mental agility. Zhophi​a Nhicole Ruiz delivered an impressive performance in the women’s division, securing 3rd place after a series of tightly contested matches that tested vocabulary, focus, and quick decision-making. In the men’s division, Victor Luis Jara demonstrated exceptional consistency and tactical play, battling through strong opponents to claim 2nd place honors. | 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘈. 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘰

𝐀𝐣𝐚, 𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒!

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 | 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗶𝗻

The Vanguards displayed sharp minds and steady composure in the Women’s Scrabble matches, facing a challenging set of results on the board. In a tightly contested showdown against the Artisans, the Vanguards fought word for word but fell just short, 237-231, in a match decided by the slimmest of margins. Despite the narrow loss, the team showed strategic thinking and resilience throughout every round. They quickly bounced back in their next fixture against the Archons, where the Vanguards secured the win following their opponents’ disqualification. The mixed outcomes highlight both the competitiveness and determination of the Vanguards, proving their ability to stay focused and composed in every situation. | 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘈. 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘰

𝐀𝐣𝐚, 𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒!

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 | 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Erich Mariano of the Vanguards delivered a commanding and championship-worthy performance, overpowering the Royals with a decisive 2-0 victory to capture the Women’s Singles Badminton title. From the opening rally, Mariano showcased speed, precision, and unwavering focus, dictating the pace of the match with sharp smashes and controlled placements that left her opponent struggling to respond. Her composure under pressure and relentless determination turned every exchange into a statement of dominance, sealing the win in convincing fashion. The triumph not only earns Mariano the crown but also reinforces the Vanguards’ reputation as a force to be reckoned with, proving once again that grit and skill define their path to victory. | 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘈. 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘰

𝐀𝐣𝐚, 𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒!

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁

Against all odds, the Vanguards basketball team showcased remarkable talent and determination in their recent games. Facing tough competition, they demonstrated skillful plays, relentless energy, and unwavering teamwork that captured the attention of everyone and rivals alike. Each player stepped up with confidence, proving that heart and hard work can overcome challenges. The Vanguards’ performance on the court is a powerful reminder that true strength comes not just from skill, but from resilience and unity in the face of adversity. | 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘈. 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘰

𝐀𝐣𝐚, 𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒!

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀

The Vanguards continue to prove their mettle as they showcase impressive talent and unwavering perseverance in the demanding sport of badminton. Known for requiring sharp reflexes, strategic thinking, and relentless stamina, badminton tests both physical and mental endurance. The Vanguards embraced these challenges head-on, demonstrating skillful shots, disciplined footwork, and steadfast determination throughout their matches. Their dedication and resilience not only highlight their individual abilities but also reflect the team’s collective spirit to push beyond limits and strive for excellence in every serve and rally. | 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘈. 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘰

𝐀𝐣𝐚, 𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒!

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀

The Vanguards kicked off the Men’s Doubles Table Tennis matches with a strong victory over the Royals, showcasing solid teamwork and sharp play to secure the opening win. However, their momentum faced setbacks as the Archons, Artisans, and Executors each claimed victories in the following matches, testing the Vanguards’ resilience and adaptability. Despite the tough competition and mixed results, the Vanguards demonstrated determination and fought hard in every game, gaining valuable experience against some of the tournament’s top contenders. | 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘈. 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘰

𝐀𝐣𝐚, 𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒!

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟰-𝟮 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵

In a fierce and fast-paced futsal battle, the Royals emerged victorious with a 4-2 win against the Vanguards, delivering a performance marked by sharp tactics and relentless energy. Both teams fought hard from the start, trading impressive plays and showcasing their skill and agility on the court. The Vanguards displayed resilience, scoring twice and keeping the game competitive, but the Royals’ precision finishing and sustained offensive pressure made the difference in the end. | 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘈. 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘰

𝐀𝐣𝐚, 𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒!