The Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles strengthened their campaign for a top two finish in the Final Four with a dominant 48-39 victory over the University of the Visayas (UV) Baby Lancers. This crucial win occurred in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) high school basketball tournament at the Cebu Coliseum on Friday, November 28, 2025.
Standings Shakeup After Decisive Win
The defending champion Magis Eagles have now pulled even at the top of the standings alongside the University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu/Mandaue (UCLM) Webmasters and the Cebu Eastern College (CEC) Dragons. All three teams now share an identical 7-2 win-loss record, setting up an intense battle for playoff positioning as the tournament progresses.
This victory marks a significant step for the Magis Eagles as they continue their defense of the championship title. The team displayed superior coordination and strategy throughout the game, effectively containing the UV Baby Lancers' offensive efforts while maintaining consistent scoring of their own.
Today's Exciting Cesafi Matchups
Basketball action continues today with several exciting matchups scheduled across both high school and college divisions. The high school games will feature Don Bosco taking on UV Baby Lancers at 12:30 P.M., followed by the CIT-U Wildkittens versus USJ-R Baby Jaguars at 2:00 P.M.
The college division promises equally thrilling contests with the UP-Cebu Fighting Maroons facing UV Green Lancers at 3:30 P.M., culminating in the USC Warriors battling USJ-R at 5:00 P.M. These games will be crucial for teams jockeying for position in their respective divisions.
Playoff Implications and Tournament Outlook
With the Magis Eagles' victory, the race for the Final Four spots has intensified considerably. The three-way tie at the top of the standings means every remaining game carries significant weight for playoff seeding and potential championship aspirations.
Basketball enthusiasts in Cebu can expect heightened excitement as the Cesafi tournament enters its critical phase. The consistent performance of the Magis Eagles establishes them as strong contenders to repeat as champions, though the tightly contested standings suggest no team can afford complacency in the coming matches.
