The Lapu-Lapu City Heroes secured the silver medal in the U18 division of the 3rd Rongcales Cup at the Dynamic Herb Football Stadium on Oct. 24, 2026, with Rylle Ancajas earning the Best Player honors.
The Heroes kept a perfect run in the group stage, beating Opon FC, 1-0, thanks to Louiese Dave Reman’s lone strike. In their second game, John Paul Singh and Anthony Rey Ontong teamed up for a 2-0 win against San Carlos School Cebu, while Rylle Ancajas got the lone goal in their 1-0 win over Zapatera FC.
In the semifinals, Ancajas again hit the back of the net, this time in the shootout against Forza after a scoreless draw in regulation. However, in the finals, Cebu United proved to be the better team as it secured a narrow win, 1-0.
Aside from the scorers, the other members of the squad are Christopher John Montesioso, Kyle Pasarda, Xhyrxish Jake Aguanta, Justin Karl Orillano, Justine Bregente, Keith Brandon Bentain, Kirby Clyde Bentain, and Obama Cabuena.
The team is coached by John Dave Regner, Joseph Estremos, and Khent Vincent Sotto, and is backed by Haven of Peace Memorial Garden, DATA (Don Aubert Tennis Academy), Floyd Salazar, Sakura Auto Parts Trading Inc., D L S K, 5 Kings Poultry Farm, Alesund KAMPSPORTKLUBB, Dan Enrico Depot, Firsttank, Winjoy Travel, Olango Island Sports and Amusement Center.