Bacolod City, February 4, 2014 (PIA) – Team Davao del Norte’s volleyball girls swept the best of five sets against Iligan City to clinch the gold in the Batang Pinoy (BP) National Championship in Bacolod City.
The team’s superior control in receiving and recovering the smashing services and spikes of their worthy opponent allowed them to clear away three sets in a row to pin the 25-20, 25-22, 25-24 victory.
Makati City got the bronze in the event during the national grassroots sporting event for 15 years under.
Team Captain May Luna, who skippered her team in the lopsided match, attributed their victory to the Divine Providence, great teamwork, as well as, the understanding of their coach and trainers.
“It was a great match," she said, adding they went to church hours before the game to pray for the victory.
She cited Coach Felannie Caasi’s for showing resolve in their victory, as well as, understanding during their disheartening defeat, particularly by archrival Davao City, which was their only loss while advancing in the round-robin elimination rounds.
She said the sweet triumph strengthened their determination to take away the Volleyball girls crown from Davao City in the upcoming Davao Region Athletic Association (DAVRAA) meet, which will be held once again at the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex in Tagum City on February 9-12, 2014.
Luna grabbed the Most Valuable Player, Best Attacker and Best Blocker awards, while teammates Valerie Faye Mesiona and Guenevere Jane Cabrera also got the Best Setter and Best Receiver/Libero awards, respectively.
With the volleybelles’ impressive win, Davao del Norte so far has three gold, three silver, and 10 bronze medals in the BP games.(noel baguio/davnor pio)
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