The young Claret Red Roosters, playing in the Midgets 'B' category (boys born in 2013 and 2014), presented their 1st Runner-Up trophy to the School Director, Fr. Victor F. Sadaya, CMF, PhD and to the OIC-Principal, Mrs. Evelyn B. Angeles during a courtesy call on March 12,2026.
The Claret U13 team closed the season with another strong finish, cementing their place as one of the most consistent teams in the Rizal Football Association (RIFA) league for boys born in 2013 and 2014. Claret placed second to Ateneo, while De La Salle Zobel took third place. The 2014 players have been consistent podium finishers this school year, placing 1st Runner-Up to International School Manila at the RIFA International Cup and third at the RIFA Local Cup during the league's first phase.
Fr. Victor, a sports enthusiast himself, commended the boys for their hard work and continuous development in the said sports. Fr. Sadaya and Mrs. Angeles have been consistently supportive to the CSQC Sports Program, highlighting how sports build positive values and strong character.
RIFA is the largest and longest-running inter-school grassroots and youth football league in the country, with member schools including Xavier School, La Salle Greenhills, Southridge, Don Bosco Makati, Don Bosco Mandaluyong, Marist School, Colegio San Agustin, Lourdes School Mandaluyong, La Salle Antipolo, Southville, Faith Academy, International School Manila, San Beda University Rizal, FEU, UST, Xavier Nuvali, Southville, Poveda, Miriam College, Assumption College, Victory Christian School, Rosehill, San Beda College Alabang, and Woodrose.
The Claret U13 players are as follows: Javier Alano, Liam Balagot, Noah Berba, Lucas Boquiron, Light Castelo, Pocholo De Lara, Thomas De Mesa, Genesis Gamallo, Travis Nubla, Miguel Ortiz, Wes Sarmiento, Xancho Sedenio, Rhamiel Suyu, Lex Zapanta, Alon De La Virgen, Carlos Grino, Mikhail Lee, Marcus Mejico, Derek Nubla, Zammuel Laxa, Amir Surop, Miguel Zamora, and Hans Dalisay. Coaches: Benj Anicete, Alec Dela Torre, John Caballero, and Michal Anicete. #CHEERS #ClaretFootballDevelopmentProgram #WhereGrassrootsFootballGrows #SkillAndWill
