CEFI Athletics Office

19/09/2026

🎉🏐 FROM THE COURT TO THE CLINIC! 🩺💙

Congratulations to Kirby Sta. Maria, former men’s volleyball player, on passing the Nursing Licensure Examination! 👏🎓

From the discipline, teamwork, and determination you showed on the volleyball court to this incredible achievement in the nursing profession — your hard work has truly paid off.

Your journey is proof that the dedication of an athlete can take you far beyond the game. 🏐➡️🩺

Congratulations, Kirby! We’re proud of you and excited to see you make a difference in the lives of others. 💙

Once an athlete, now a future healthcare hero! 👏🩺

18/09/2026

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17/09/2026

👏👏👏💚💚💚👏👏👏

𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 | Cougars Women’s Teams Claim First Runner-Up in Quezon Invitational Tourney

The Cougars women’s volleyball and basketball teams secured first runner-up finishes in their respective events at the Invitational Tournament Open Category hosted by the Quezon Provincial Government from September 10 to 15.

The women’s volleyball team fell short against Everfit Gym in the championship match, losing the opening set, 25–21, before dropping the second set, 25–17, to settle for the first-runner-up spot.

Meanwhile, the women’s basketball team made a strong run to the championship match but fell to Maryhill College in the final round, finishing as first runner-up.

✍️ | Charmaine Ordillano
📸 | Coach Samuel de Luna

17/09/2026

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The Calayan Chess Cougars sincerely appreciate the continued support of OIC-OSA Simon Louis Errol Torres, BED Principal Harold R. Pintano, Chief Librarian W***y A. Pabellano, and Athletic, Director Samuel A. De Luna for their unwavering support of CEFIzens’ chess projects and programs, creating opportunities for CEFIzens to enjoy, learn, and actively participate in the game of chess.

Seen here playing the first game ever played on the CEFI Gigantic Chess Set is Teacher Marlyn Vargas with Intrams participants during the JHS Chess Intrams, with 30 participants, SHS Chess Intrams, with 23 participants, and the CEFI Gigantic Chess Set turnover event.

Thank you for your continued support of our chess players and for helping us promote and nurture the love of chess at CEFI!

10/09/2026

🏆🔥 LET’S GO, COUGARS! 🔥🏆

The SDAAM championship games are HERE! 💚💛

📣 CEFIzens, LET’S HEAD TO THE LUCENA CONVENTION CENTER!
Our athletes have fought hard, trained hard, and now they’re ready to FIGHT FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP! 🏀🔥

3 x 3 Girls (Cougars vs MSEUF)
3 x 3 Boys (Cougars vs ISBB)
5 x 5 Boys (Cougars vs MSEUF)

Bring the energy. Bring the noise. Bring the COUGAR PRIDE! 🐾

One team. One community. ONE GOAL: CHAMPIONSHIP. 🏆

See you at the Lucena Convention Center!
LET’S. GO. COUGARS! 💚💛🐾

08/09/2026

IT'S ROAR TIME 🐾

The court is ready, the Cougars are ready, and the fight begins. To all our Calayan Cougars competing in the Schools Division Athletic Association Meet (SDAAM) 2026, bring your heart, discipline, and determination. Play with pride, fight for every point, and give your all until the final whistle.

Trust your training. Believe in your team. Wear the Cougar pride. Go out there and show them what it means to be a COUGAR.

Good luck, Cougars, and may you roar your way to victory. 💚

25/08/2026

𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓 🏐

The CEFI Boys' Volleyball Team showed strength, teamwork, and determination as they secured a straight-set victory over Holy Rosary Catholic School and claimed the championship!

Every serve, spike, and point brought them closer to victory and today, the Cougar spirit roared louder than ever.

25/08/2026

𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓 🏐

A dominant straight-set victory as our CEFI Girls' Volleyball Team secured the championship with scores of 25–17, 25–13 at the recently concluded South District Meet 2026 at Philippine Tong Ho Institute.

Fueled by teamwork, determination, and the unstoppable Cougar spirit, they proved that hard work and dedication truly pay off.

25/08/2026

𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓 🏀

After losing the championship title last year, the crown is finally back at the Cougars’ Den as the CEFI 3x3 Boys' Basketball Team reclaimed the title at the South District Meet 2026!

With a combination of heart, determination, and team spirit, the Cougars overpowered the Livingstone Christian Academy of Lucena and Holy Rosary Catholic School today at the CEFI Forvm Gym.

The team will once again represent the institution at the upcoming School District Athletic Association Meet (SDAAM) 2026. Let us continue to support our Cougars as they rally and fight to bring home another championship title.

25/08/2026

𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓 🏓

Making his debut appearance for CEFI, Elliandrei Grimaldo immediately made his mark at the South District Meet 2026, emerging as the champion and securing the gold medal in an impressive first outing in Cougar colors.

As a newcomer representing CEFI for the first time, Grimaldo will now carry the Cougar pride as he represents the South District at the upcoming SDAAM 2026.