In a powerful display of skill, the defending secondary champion Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC) and the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) have surged to the top of their divisions in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) football tournament. Both teams secured crucial victories in their matches held on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Cebu City Sports Center.
Greywolves Unleash Goal-Scoring Frenzy
The DBTC Greywolves delivered a stunning performance, demolishing San Carlos School of Cebu (SCSC) with an emphatic 9-0 scoreline. The offensive charge was led by Ryko Zedric Abella, who secured a remarkable hat trick by finding the net in the 6th, 29th, and 50th minutes of the match.
John Jacob Go also had a prolific outing, scoring a brace with goals in the 23rd and 42nd minutes. The goal-scoring spree was rounded out by contributions from Aldric Joaquin Cepe (15'), Edgar Paredes IV (31'), Keanne Rudvince Dolloso (39'), and Yuki John Ceniza (71'), each adding a goal to the tally.
USPF Clinches Narrow Collegiate Victory
In the collegiate division, the action was much tighter. The University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) managed a hard-fought 1-0 win against the University of the Philippines Cebu (UPC). The match's sole goal came from Roberto Aguilar, who scored late to seal the narrow victory for his team.
In another secondary division encounter, Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) defeated University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) with a score of 1-0. The winning goal was scored early by Antonio Benito Canton in the 13th minute.
Current Standings and Implications
These results have solidified the teams' positions in the league table. In the secondary division, DBTC now holds a commanding lead with 10 points. They are followed by USJ-R in second place with six points, SHS-AdC in third with four points, and SCSC at the bottom with one point.
The collegiate division sees USPF firmly in the No. 1 spot with 10 points. The defending champion, University of San Carlos (USC), is in second place with six points. UP Cebu holds third with four points, while USJ-R rounds out the table with one point. The tournament continues to build excitement as teams jockey for position in the quest for the championship.
