The MGC New Life Christian Academy (MGCNLCA) Table Tennis Varsity swept the Group of Private School Owners and Administrators (GPSOA) Table Tennis Competition, claiming the championship in all four categories last September 26 at the school gymnasium.
Elementary Girls Team
The Elementary Girls Team set the tone for the strong showing with Abigail Lorraine Tieng, Angela Joyce Palaran, Elina Kate Wong, and Kara Celine Dee leading the charge. Tieng and Palaran finished on top in the singles division, while the dynamic duo of Wong and Dee delivered in the doubles division, securing the category championship.
Elementary Boys Team
The Elementary Boys Team followed suit, with Mathieu Francis Manly, Eon Seth So, Sean Wesley Tan, and Mavin Bryant Mancilla dominating the category. Manly and So swept the singles division, while the duo of Tan and Mancilla overpowered their opponents in the doubles division, completing another championship for the school.
High School Girls Team
The winning streak continued for the High School Girls Team, with Gwyneth Anne Recato Dy, Samantha Joyce Young, Rhian Denise Hang, and Reese Tyler Hang clinching the category championship. Recato Dy and Young emerged victorious in the singles division, while the Hang siblings pair secured their event in the doubles division.
High School Boys Team
The High School Boys Team capped off the sweep with Nigel Timothy Ang, Lance Ngo, Jeremiah Riel Key, and Marco Lorenzo Hilario spearheading the run. Ang and Ngo set the pace by dominating the singles division, while Key and Hilario teamed up in the doubles division to secure the fourth and final category championship for the school.
Reflecting on the team’s clean slate, Coach Aubrey Solis said, “Watching our players sweep the tournament was an amazing feeling. We’re so proud of their effort, especially with how well they juggle their studies, organizations, and training.”
With the GPSOA Meet behind them, the MGCNLCA Table Tennis Varsity now turns its attention to the Division Meet. Building on their undefeated run, the team aims to carry the same discipline and preparation into their upcoming competitions. “Moving forward, the Division Meet will be a tough battle, but our priority is ensuring every athlete is ready both mentally and physically,” remarked Solis.