BACOLOD City – Bacolod Tay Tung High School showcased its depth and dominance in youth volleyball after its A and B squads stormed through the Pulupandan Volleyball Club Age Group Volleyball Tournament unbeaten and were declared co-champions after both teams advanced to the finals without a loss.
The two Tay Tung teams outclassed the rest of the field throughout the tournament, setting up an all-Tay Tung championship showdown. However, head coach Ian Macariola opted not to push through with the title match due to scheduling concerns, resulting in both squads sharing the crown.
“Hindi ko na pinalaro ang dalawang team for championship kasi gabi na at kinabukasan may game pa kami,” said Macariola.
Bacolod Tay Tung A was composed of Cazrina Aleksi Ang, Rayne Angela Dela Cruz, Mary Regine Wongyan, Alexa Heart Abucion, Mari Antoinette Ros Cacho, Nicole Getino, Jessica Jayne Soco, Annicks Zoe Chua, Chennie Mie Millama, and Maddison Garcia.
The Bacolod Tay Tung B squad was made up of Marishka Alexandria Andrada, Jemimah Jaslyn Calvo, Xadrej Zade Española, Rinoa Morgan, Sheree Frederiz Uy, Elxie Gerraine Resonte, Gail Ordaniel, Rheatyshia Kate Lim, Sasha Brielle Elyse Mendoza, Yeriel Zafina Montalbo, Ariane Mae Alayon, and Princess Chennie Auditor.
Tay Tung’s dominance extended to the individual awards, with players from both teams capturing nearly all major honors.
Ang was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, while Gersan Banzuela earned the Best Coach award.
Wongyan took the 1st Best Outside Hitter plum, while Española secured the 2nd Best Outside Hitter award.
Cacho was recognized as Best Opposite Spiker, while Getino and Soco were named 1st and 2nd Best Middle Blockers, respectively.
Millama emerged as Best Libero, while Andrada was honored as Best Setter.
The co-championship underscored Tay Tung’s strong grassroots volleyball program, with both squads proving unbeatable throughout the tournament and highlighting the school’s impressive pool of young talent./PN
