THE Lapu-Lapu City Heroes United started its 2026 campaign on a strong note, advancing to the semifinal round of the Boys 19 division of the 14th Sinulog Football Cup at the Dynamic Herb Football Stadium over the weekend.
The team, composed of Khent Vincent Sotto, Rylle Ancajas, Loniese Dave Roman, Christopher John Montesioso, Kyle Pasarda, Alejandro IV Salvilla, Xhyrxish Jake Aguanta, Justine Bregente, Obama Cabuena, John Lennon Dela Serna, Anthony Rey Ontong, Kevin Clyde Ybañez, and
Xedi Sanchez, posted an unbeaten run in the group stage to advance to the semifinal round.
The team, coached by Joseph Estremos and Jan Michael Flores, blanked Don Bosco Technical College B, 2-0, and DBTC Dumaguete, 3-0, and 1-0, in the double round robin group stage. It also drew with DBTC B, 1-1.
However, in the semifinal round, the team fell short after losing to Cebu United, 2-1. Don Bosco FC A eventually claimed the title after beating Cebu United, 2-0.
The Lapu-Lapu City Heroes is sponsored by Haven of Peace Mactan Memorial Garden, Don Aubert Tennis Academy (DATA), Floyd S., Sakura Auto Parts Trading Inc., DLSK Buy & Sell, 5Kings Poultry Farm, ALESUND KAMPSPORTKLUBB Est 1998 Norway, Dan Enrico Home Depot, Olango Island Sports and Amusement Center, FIRSTTANK, and Joyce Uytico.