By ADRIAN STEWART CO

Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts emerged as champions in the 12- and 13-under categories of the 1st Farm Fresh Grassroots Tournament at the Montalbo Volleyball Covered Court in Bacolod City recently.

The Thunderbolts of Judy Rodriguez emerged as champions in the 13-under category as they defeated the Silay Darnatics in the one-game finals.

Alexa Bertolano was the top player for the 13-under Thunderbolts squad to be named as the Most Valuable Player and 1st Best Outside Hitter.

Also with citation for the 13-under Thunderbolts are Jamyl Montalbo (2nd Best Outside Hitter), Kara Feril (2nd Best Middle Blocker), Riza Andrada (Best Setter), and Maria Shannen Bañas (Best Libero).

Completing the 13-under Thunderbolts are Marishka Andrada, Jemaima Calvo, Arianne Alayon, Athena Magbanua, Samantha Cañete, Alaica Lachica, and Shania Coronica.

The Thunderbolts, mentored by Gersan Banzuela, captured the 12-under category championship after a come-from-behind 15-25, 26-24, 25-16 victory over St. John’s Institute-Bacolod team.

Marishka Andrada was awarded the Most Valuable Player for her solid performance for the Thunderbolts, while Mielle Letran and Kiana Cortez were named as 1st Best Outside Hitter and Best Opposite Hitter, respectively.

Meanwhile, Lutchi Vivero was named as 12-under Thunderbolts’ Best Libero, while Zelver Banguio was named as the tournament’s 2nd Best Middle Blocker.

Also part of the 12-under Thunderbolts team are Jessica Soco, Yz Montalbo, Miley Panganiban, Chloe Alimon, Isabelle Narciso, Nicole Getino, and Xadrej Española.

The three-day volleyball tournament was organized by JGM Dreams Foundation, along with NEFVEI and Farm Fresh of Frank Lao./ASC, WDJ