BACOLOD City – Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts 12-under volleyball team claimed the championship in the 1st Falcon One-Day League held over the weekend at the St. John’s Institute Gym here.
Mari Cacho delivered an all-around performance to be named tournament Most Valuable Player as the Thunderbolts 12-under team prevailed over DVT-A in the championship round.
Also part of the Thunderbolts 12-under squad are Chinnie Millama, Chloe Depalubos, Maxine Busel, Samantha Valenciano, Jeydi Panisales, Jana Cadeliña, and Cielo Palabrica.
Completing the roster are Czarina Ang. Sheree Frederiz Uy, Edrianna Escultura, Lorainne Lim, and Mhegan Ordaniel. Serving as head coach for the team is Roberto Calamba Jr.
The Thunderbolts 12-under team swept their elimination round matches against the Trinity Christian School, St. John’s Institute, and DVT-B before defeating St. Therese Academy and Down the Line in the quarterfinals and semifinals, respectively.
“As their coach, I am proud kasi nakikita ko ‘yung improvement nila each time we compete in one-day leagues here,” Calamba said. “They really work hard each day para ma-achieve kung anuman ‘yung na-achieve nila.”
“Of course, they are still far from where they wanted it to be, it’s a slow process but they are showing that they have the potential to be the next stars of Bacolod Tay Tung,” he added.
Bacolod Tay Tung team manager Jose Montalbo, for his part, said they will continue to hone the skills of their younger players as they will soon be elevated to the school’s senior ranks.
“Their training really never stops, and it is really a process for them,” Montalbo said. “We are really honing their skills because they will be the future of Bacolod Tay Tung volleyball.”/PN
