The Central Visayas-Region 7 basketball team emerged victorious in the 2026 Private Schools Athletic Association (Prisaa) inter-secondary tournament, defeating Region 6-Western Visayas with a score of 62-59. The championship game took place on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the SM City Skyhall in Bacolod City.
Powerhouse Lineup Secures Victory
Central Visayas was represented by the formidable Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles, the only high school team to achieve a five-peat in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi). Despite facing a massive late-game surge from Western Visayas, the team's suffocating defense forced a crucial turnover in the final moments, extinguishing Region 6's hopes of a comeback.
Key Performances
Central Visayas big man Jacob Lacson was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player after a dominant performance, finishing with 13 points and eight rebounds. Gabriel Gonzales led the scoring department with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Kent Basa contributed 15 points and another 10 boards. These key performances were instrumental in securing the thrilling win.
Historic Achievement
This victory marks the first-ever National Prisaa championship for the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu Magis Eagles since they began representing Central Visayas in 2023. Their journey to the top has been a long time coming; after being eliminated in the regional qualifiers in their first year, they reached the finals the following season only to fall to Sta. Ana, and finished as third runners-up last year. This championship is a testament to their perseverance and dedication.
