Team Gray members pose for a photo along with the championship trophy after defeating Team Green in the title game of the Church of Christ Unity Games 2025 at the Ada gym on Sunday.
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TEAM Gray topped the 2025 Church of Christ Unity Games after outlasting Team Green, 56–49, in the championship game held Sunday at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium.
It was a fairly even match, with both teams trading the lead throughout the first and second halves.
In the opening half, Team Green emphasized teamwork, with Espinueva and Lontoc leading the offensive charge and scoring several strong finishes at the rim. Aparte and Ross also contributed from beyond the arc, hitting a triple each.
On the other end, Team Gray was led by Nuyles, who stayed hot from start to finish and racked up several and-one plays. With the help of Armia’s all-around performance and Catubo’s ability to draw fouls, Team Gray managed to take a slight advantage by halftime.
The intensity only increased in the second half.
Espinueva and Lontoc continued to deliver for Team Green, but they struggled to keep up in the back-and-forth battle due to a lack of scoring depth.
Team Gray, meanwhile, stuck to their strategy of feeding Nuyles, who finished with 21 points. What ultimately secured their victory was the bench contribution, with Delugado and Ladra stepping up in crucial moments to combine for 14 points — enough to seal the 56–49 win.
Following the championship game, the awards ceremony recognized individual standouts:
Justine Enano – Season MVP
Eduard Armia – Finals MVP
Erick Nuyles – Offensive Player of the Year
Jan Eiran Catubo – Defensive Player of the Year
The Mythical 6 team consisted of Sean Licayan, Arjeff Fernandez, Efren Tanagras, Marwin Aamon, Darwin Delgado, and Joemher Espinueva.
The final team standings:
1st – Team Gray
2nd – Team Green
3rd – Team Peach
4th – Team Maroon
5th – Team Blue
6th – Team Black
