By Joanne B. Benitez/THE RED CHRONICLES
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The SBCA SOL School of Law Government, in collaboration with the SBCA Volunteer Corps, hosted the annual Lex Celebrationis at the SBCA Complex from April 11–13, 2024.
Lex Celebrationis 2024 kicked off with an exciting opening ceremony, followed by welcoming remarks and an oath of sportsmanship by SLG President Dante Castillo. The Sportsfest brought law students together for three days of exhilarating athletic competitions and camaraderie, wherein it showcased the talents, teamwork, and sportsmanship of the SOL community.
SLG President Dante Castillo shared that Lex Celebrationis was organized so that students can enjoy it no matter what their hobbies or interests are.
“This time around, since we’re trying to add more games to accommodate more students, we delegated the tasks to other students who showed interest in organizing these games. Since these students have an actual interest in sports, they are well-versed in the sport and well-aware of the needs and wants of each of the players. That way, we were able to meet those needs and wants,” added Castillo.
During the three-day event, the law students eagerly participated in a variety of physical sports, ranging from basketball and volleyball to an interactive relay race. In addition to the physical sports, online games (Mobile Legends and Valorant) and board games (Chess Tournament) were also conducted.
This year’s Lex Celebrationis brought forth a roster of victorious teams across various competitions. In the realm of eSports, Team Miguel (Miguel Vivero, Ryle Raquepo, Elaiza Usisa, Vin Huertas, Jomel Melchor, Maui Alvarez, Johan Andre Acuba, Marvy Lumampao) emerged as the champions in Mobile Legends, while the Legal Team (John Michael Gabriel Genova, Ivan Ashley Salle, Khristian Joshua Jurado, Aidan Fajardo, Alexei Delon Ginete) claimed the title in Valorant.
In the physical sports, Team Beda Bang triumphed as Champions in Mixed Volleyball after securing three winning sets against the Monarchs. The intense game saw both teams tie with two 25-point scores in the first four sets, leading to a gripping fifth set where the championship title was clinched by Team Beda Bang. The team is composed of Bryan Arevalo (Team Captain), Janrell Maestre, Aminela Malabanan, Mheryza Pabustan, Enric Alcaide, Sabrina Daphne Pilapil, Alex Sabio, Ali Ysabel Manal, Ma. Louise Marie Leuterio, Miguel Vivero, and Johan Acuba.
Moving to Men’s basketball, the undefeated Team Ter beat their opponent, Team Danzel, with a final score of 75-71. The former dominated the first three quarters, maintaining their lead against Team Danzel, who fought valiantly to narrow the gap. However, Team Ter’s resilience secured them the hard-fought win. Ter Deloso fired a total of 38 points, which propelled Team Ter to their championship title.
Team Captain and MVP, Ter Deloso, expressed gratitude to his teammates and the SLG for organizing the Lex Celebrationis. Deloso said that their game plan was simply to enjoy the game as part of their wellness break.
Team Ter is composed of Tertius Cyle Deloso (Team Captain), Justine Francis Espiritu, Miguel Vivero, Bob Villanueva, Dean Hurtado, CM De Fiesta, Joshua Ponpon, Philip Gonzales, Paulo Delos Reyes, Mishael Gonzales, Elijah Valdecantos, Jigmond Maslog, and Dante Ting.
In the women’s 3×3 basketball championship, Team Stare DeciSIZ emerged victorious over Team BlackThink with a score of 10-8. Team Captain Sage Lingatong’s six points paved the way for Team Stare DeciSIZ’s triumph. Team Stare DeciSIZ is composed of Sage Lingatong (Team Captain), Justine Austria, Athena Garcia, and Claudia Tuaño.
In the Chess Tournament, Wilmart Ricki Yao demonstrated his strategic brilliance by claiming the Championship title. Lastly, in Race Judicata, Team Sarah (Sarah Maralit, Alyanna Joyce Abadejos, Felice Hernandez, Analyn Hugo, Jannah Odtuhan, Patricia Uy, Joshua Walo) showcased their agility and teamwork to emerge as champions of the competition.
The SBCA SOL Lex Celebrationis 2024 was a resounding success, uniting law students in a celebration of athleticism, sportsmanship, and school spirit. As they return to their respective studies of law, participants carry with them memories of camaraderie, triumph, and the invaluable lessons learned through sports.