Four UNO-R graders in the Girls’ Division were declared champion by NOPSSCEA in the chess competition held at West Negros College on September 20, 21 and 28. After facing five rounds, they got four wins and one draw and brought home a trophy as champions.
The four girls were Antonielle Kaye Berduque (board 1); Anna Katrina Villaflor (board 2); Hannah Mae Meguiso (board 3); and Ryzel Marie Gasparillo (board 4).
At the Boys’ Division, UNO-R graders won 2nd Runner-up. Out of five rounds, they got three wins, one draw, and one loss. They were Vincent Villaflor (board 1); Allan Jan Balibalos (board 2); Kevin Guadalupe (board 3); and Kris Ian Oyco (board 4).
The two teams were trained by the Grade School principal, Mr. Nestor H. Garcia.