Perpetual Help wins first NCAA juniors title in 40 years

Perpetual Institute secured its first NCAA juniors championship in four decades on Tuesday, April 15, defeating La Salle Greenhills Greenies with a decisive 101-67 victory at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.

The Junior Altas avenged last year's loss by leaning on standout performances from Season and Finals MVP Lebron James Daep, who led all players with a double-double of 10 points and 12 rebounds, along with Jan Roluna and Icee Callangan, both scoring in double digits.

Team manager Anton Tamayo emphasized that this victory was especially significant as it coincided with the school's 50th founding anniversary, marking Perpetual Help Junior Altas' first-ever basketball championship since joining the league in 1984.

Head coach Joph Cleopas praised his team for their hard work and dedication throughout the season, noting that they erased the memory of last year's disappointing performance with a commanding lead from the start.