The high school basketball semifinals for the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) are officially set to tip off on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Cebu Coliseum. This follows the league's final decision on a key appeal that solidified the Final Four lineup.
Appeal Denied, Final Four Confirmed
League commissioner Felix Tiukinhoy confirmed the schedule after Cesafi officials upheld their original ruling. The officials denied the appeal from the University of Cebu-Mandaue Lapu-Lapu (UCLM) Junior Webmasters, which sought to reverse the forfeiture of seven of their games. This decision finalizes the participating teams and ends any uncertainty surrounding the playoff bracket.
Semifinal Matchups and Schedule
The road to the championship is now clear with these two exciting matchups on December 8:
The first game at 12:30 P.M. will feature the top-seeded and defending champion, the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles, as they take on the fourth-seeded Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildkittens.
This will be followed at 2:00 P.M. by a clash between the second seed, the UC-Main Junior Webmasters, and the third-seeded Cebu Eastern College (CEC) Dragons.
Path to the Championship Game
With the appeal process concluded, all focus shifts to the hardwood of the Cebu Coliseum. The winners of these semifinal contests will advance to compete for the Cesafi high school championship title, continuing a season of intense competition among Cebu's top academic and athletic institutions.
The league's decision ensures a fair and decisive conclusion to the season, setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying semifinal round in one of the region's most prestigious school sports leagues.
