The stage is officially set for the semifinal round of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) high school basketball tournament. The action tips off on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Cebu Coliseum, as confirmed by league commissioner Felix Tiukinhoy. This follows the league's decisive move to deny an appeal that could have altered the playoff landscape.
Appeal Denied, Final Four Locked In
The semifinal cast was finalized after Cesafi officials upheld their original ruling on a disputed matter. The University of Cebu-Mandaue Lapu-Lapu (UCLM) Junior Webmasters saw their appeal to overturn the forfeiture of seven games officially denied. This decision solidifies the four teams advancing to compete for the championship.
With the appeal resolved, the Final Four features the defending champion Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles, the UC Main Junior Webmasters, the Cebu Eastern College (CEC) Dragons, and the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildkittens.
Semifinal Schedule and Matchups
The semifinal games will follow a compelling double-header schedule on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The first game will see the top-seeded and defending champion SHS-AdC Magis Eagles square off against the fourth-seeded CIT-U Wildkittens. This matchup is scheduled for a 12:30 P.M. start.
The second semifinal clash will immediately follow at 2:00 P.M., featuring the second-seeded UC Main Junior Webmasters against the third-seeded Cebu Eastern College Dragons. Both contests promise high-intensity basketball as the teams battle for a spot in the championship series.
Path to the Championship
The road to the Cesafi high school crown now runs through the historic Cebu Coliseum. The Magis Eagles enter as the team to beat, but the Wildkittens, led by their impressive elimination round performance, aim to pull off an upset. In the other bracket, the Junior Webmasters and Dragons will renew their rivalry in a contest that is expected to be closely fought. Fans can expect a showcase of the best young basketball talent in Cebu as these four schools vie for supremacy.
