By ADRIAN STEWART CO

St. John’s Institute (SJI) Bacolod claimed the crown in the 18-and-under category of the 25th Minulu-an Festival 2024 Volleyball Invitational League after defeating the De La Salle-Zobel Junior Lady Spikers, 25-22, 25-22, in Negros Occidental’s Talisay City.

Caera Celis emerged as the Most Valuable Player, Antonella Jayobo was named the 1st Best Outside Hitter, while Eileen Susan Gabrielle Yanson and Marthena Eunice Echarri claimed the Best Middle Blocker citations.

Also part of the SJI squad are Andrea Nicole Gison, Leeyan Amber Lobaton, Beatrice Lindzay Marie Tamayo, Marteena Lauren Ferrer, Ember Genine Go, Therese Anne Tad-y, Samantha Caitlin Young, Ma. Samantha Zapata, and Maria Rhianna Yee.

Serving as head coach for the SJI team is Ralph Savellano, with Patrick John Dama and James Anthony Uy serving as his assistants./ASC, WDJ