By ADRIAN STEWART CO

The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts emerged as champions in the 1st Morgan Cup 10-Under girls’ tournament held recently at the Villamonte Gymnasium in Bacolod City.

The Roberto Calamba, Jr.-mentored 10-Under Thunderbolts ruled the one-day volleyball league after defeating the Ball Movers-B in the gold medal match.

Samantha Valenciano was named the tournament MVP, while Mhegan Ordaniel, Choloe Depalubos and Rain Lim made valuable contributions in the victory.

Also part of the 10-Under Thunderbolts team are Jeydi Panisales, Ayana Palabrica, Andrea Chua, and Jana Cadeliña.

“I am happy for my team for giving their best in this very tiring competition format,” Calamba said.

“All our opponents here are tough, so we are happy to emerge as champions,” he added.

In the elimination round, the 10-Under Thunderbolts prevailed over Navas Elementary School, the STA-A, the Ball Movers-A, and the Trinity Christian School.

In the semifinals round, the 10-Under Thunderbolts dominated DVT-B before their championship win over the Ball Movers-B.

For his part, Thunderbolts team manager Jose Montalbo said the championship is a testament of the success of the Thunderbolts’ grassroots program.

“Basta kami, we really never stop,” Montalbo said.

“We will continue flourishing our grassroots program to give opportunity and develop young and talented volleyball players,” he added.

The one-day volleyball league was organized by the DVT Volleyball Club./ASC, WDJ