20/08/2026
๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฅ๐ง๐ฆ ๐ก๐๐ช๐ฆ | Men, women's badminton doubles compete for the next round spots
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โNathaniel Espedido and Jaffrey Echevere of Unit 4 secured the victory in the first game after clinching two of the three sets against Stanley Donato and Khyle Quiam of Unit 1 during the with scores of 12-10, 11-4, and 11-8 held at OLFSV Fr. Ted Bandsma Gymnasium on August 14.
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โUnit 4 early on showcased their wits as they squeeze past Unit 1 in the first set, effectively using their errors to gain an early momentum.
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โHowever, Unit 1 swiftly regained their composure as they secured the win in the second set, dominating Unit 4 with their effective low drop shots. The combined errors from their opponent, helped Unit 1 even the match at one set apiece.
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โMoreover, the game heated up in the early minutes of the deciding third set as both teams exchanged powerful smashes. Despite Unit 1's strong effort, Unit 4 stood firm and played precisely, securing the match, two sets to one.
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โIn the same day, Unit 3 swept past Unit 2 in a thrilling three-set badminton match during Game 2, with scores of 11-5, 11-9, and 11-8.
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โRitzchel Balancio and Aceriel Cuti of Unit 3 popped off in the first set, quickly taking control with powerful and consecutive smashes. Their aggressive play helped them secure victory over Michael Callejo and Vince Bermudez of Unit 2.
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โIn the second set however, Unit 2 immedietly recovered due to their effective drop shots. Their strategic plays allowed them to gain momentum early on, securing the set and leveling the match at one set apiece.
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โThe deciding third set became a close battle as both teams exchanged powerful smashes. But despite Unit 2's strong effort, Unit 3 remained composed and took the win.
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โMoving forward, the Badminton doubles, girl's division started with Unit 4 edging out the Unit 1 in a electrifying three set badminton match during game 1, with scores of 11-4, 12-10, 16-14
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โEunice Uminga and Hannah Barcelona of the Unit 1 immediately established dominance in the first set, as they won easily with consecutive drop shots, against Ysha Loria and Mica Faustino of the Unit 4.
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โBut, in the second set, the Unit 4, due to their powerful smashes and drop shots they were able to turn the tables around making the point even, 1-1.
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โMoving on, The third set was the most exhilarating, where the match was close, the fans were going crazy and the tension arose. Despite the pressure Unit 4 still we're able to breeze past Unit 1 ending the match in a 2-1 score.
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โAfter the first game of the Girl's division, The match between Unit 3 and Unit 2 commenced, wherein Unit 3 crushed Unit 2 during the 2nd game winning straight sets.
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โMaefel Alaman and Mariz Calderon of the Unit 3 wasted no time in the first set, as they we're able to finish the set easily due to errors coming from Unit 2, ending the set with the score of 11-8.
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โIn the second set, Alaman and Calderon's powerful smashes together we're unstopable ending the match swiftly with the score of 11-9.
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Words by Venthur Bu-ucan, Zyxille Terte
Photos by Chloe Valdez, Barrie Briones
