BACOLOD City – Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts emerged as champions in the secondary boys basketball event of the Bacolod City Provincial Meet 2025 held recently here.
Paul Adrian Barcelona showcased consistent performance as the Thunderbolts ruled the qualification tournament by defeating Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias in the finals match.
Also part of the Thunderbolts squad are Jerry Binguan III, John Steven Sondia, Tobby Matthew Orbista, Alfred Ysulan Jr., Kelvin Josh Tagabuen, Ed Marinduque, Jameer Angelo Gapusan, Kurt Espanola, Michael Velasco, and Khian Banguanga.
Meanwhile, the City of Bacolod Under-12 and Under-16 football squads ruled their respective events in the Provincial Meet 2025 held at San Julio Field, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental.
The Bacolod U-12 squad, represented by the University of St. La Salle-Bacolod, ruled the provincial meet following a 2-0 victory over Escalante City in the finals.
“The La Salle back four has jelled very well, earning the team with a clean sheet throughout the NOPSSCEA, Division and Provincial meet campaign,” said Randy Sun, father of goal keeper Ythan Sun.
Meanwhile, the Under-16 boys, represented by Bacolod City National High School, concluded the finals skirmish with a 1-0 scoreline against Tañon College of San Carlos City
“Despite poorly-developed training school soccer field, the team can still make a remarkable difference in this competition, on towards Antique, regional meet,” said assistant coach Jerrick Torres.
The champion squads will now advance to the WVRAA Meet scheduled next month in Antique./PN
