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When the final buzzer sounded, team captain Luis didn’t celebrate right away. Instead, he hugged his younger brother, who had watched every practice this season. For Luis, the championship wasn’t just about the trophy—it was about proving to his family that hard work pays off.

Our school’s basketball victory is more than just a medal. It shows how sports can unite students across grade levels and inspire school spirit. We believe that the school should continue investing in athletics, because success on the court reflects teamwork, discipline, and pride in our community.

Last Friday, the school’s basketball team won the inter-school championship, defeating Riverside High 62–58. The final game was held at the city gym, with over 300 students cheering from the stands. The victory marked the school’s third consecutive championship win.

“The team never gave up, even when they were behind by ten points,” said Coach Ramirez after the championship game. Grade 8 student Hana, who watched from the bleachers, added, “I lost my voice from cheering so loudly, but it was worth it.” Team captain Luis summed it up simply: “This is for everyone who believed in us.”

“The team never gave up, even when they were behind by ten points,” said Coach Ramirez after the championship game. Grade 8 student Hana, who watched from the bleachers, added, “I lost my voice from cheering so loudly, but it was worth it.” Team captain Luis summed it up simply: “This is for everyone who believed in us.”“I was already halfway to school when I heard the suspension on the radio,” said tricycle driver Mang Rene. Grade 7 student Carlo added, “I wish the announcements came earlier so we wouldn’t be caught in the rain.” According to Principal Reyes, “The safety of our students will always be the top priority.”

When the final buzzer sounded, team captain Luis didn’t celebrate right away. Instead, he hugged his younger brother, who had watched every practice this season. For Luis, the championship wasn’t just about the trophy—it was about proving to his family that hard work pays off.When the announcement came, Grade 6 student Liza didn’t rush back to bed. Instead, she spent the morning baking banana bread with her grandmother. For her, the suspension became a rare chance to slow down, share stories, and taste the sweetness of home.

On Monday morning, heavy rains caused classes to be suspended across the city. The Department of Education announced the suspension at 6:30 a.m. through its official Facebook page. Public and private schools in all levels were included in the advisory.

Our school’s basketball victory is more than just a medal. It shows how sports can unite students across grade levels and inspire school spirit. We believe that the school should continue investing in athletics, because success on the court reflects teamwork, discipline, and pride in our community.Class suspensions remind us of the need for better city drainage systems. While safety must come first, it is time the local government invests in long-term solutions, not just short-term advisories. Our community deserves safe streets and uninterrupted learning.