MGCNLCA Table Tennis Varsity Reigns Victorious in PCYAA

The MGC New Life Christian Academy (MGCNLCA)  Table Tennis Varsity played incredibly well in the Philippine Ching Yuen Athletic Association (PCYAA) Season 13, taking home championships in the Girls 13-Under, Girls 18-Under, and Boys 13-Under divisions from January 31 to February 1, 2026,  at St. Stephen’s High School.

13-Under Girls Team 

Composed of Anica Faith So, Kyra Gale Ang, Uzziel Maxine Cawaon, and Moira Ellyse Cordova, the 13-Under Girls Team successfully defended their title, completing a remarkable three-peat. The achievement reflects the strength and consistency within their  training program, as well as highlighting their commitment to working hard and training everyday to earn the title. 

13-Under Boys Team 

The 13-Under Boys Team once again proved their dominance, securing back-to-back championships through an impressive display of skill and teamwork. Composed of Theodore Elijah Mancilla, Brendan Matheus Mancilla, Jeremiah Key, Marco Hilario, and Mathieu Manly, the team kept their composure and consistency throughout the tournament to help secure the victory. Their sharp execution sealed another title run and cemented their status as a tournament powerhouse.

18-Under Girls Team

The Girls 18-Under team, composed of Rhian Hang, Samantha Young, Reese Tyler Hang, Abbie Gail Ang, and Gwyneth Anne Recato Dy, captured their first-ever championship in the category. New Lifer Rhian Hang gave an outstanding performance in the opening singles against Uno High School, while the pair of Young and Reese Hang worked together to win a five-game match against Uno High School’s players in the doubles category. 

Head Coach Ting Ledesma shared, “That momentum carried into the deciding match, where Gwyneth Recato Dy delivered the final point to secure MGCNLCA’s first PCYAA 18U Girls championship,” stating that the championship was truly a team effort built on hard work and discipline.

By being crowned champions across three divisions, MGCNLCA’s table tennis team has firmly etched its place in PCYAA history.