By ADRIAN STEWART CO

The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts’ elementary girls volleyball team clinched the crown in the Bacolod City Division Meet at the Montalbo Gym in Bacolod City.

Led by the tournament’s MVP and 2nd Best Middle Blocker Mari Cacho, the Thunderbolts claimed the crown with a 25-6, 25-19 domination over RAMMES in the championship match.

Also receiving citations from the Thunderbolts are Mhegan Ordaniel (Best Open Hitter and Best Server), Samantha Valenciano (1st Best Middle Blocker), Chloe Depalubos (Best Opposite Hitter), Chinnie Millama (Best Setter), and Cielo Palabrica (Best Libero).

Other members of the team are Jeydi Crystal Panisales, Loraine Lim, Jana Cadeliña, and Maxiane Busel.

Serving as head coach for the Thunderbolts is Roberto Calamba, Jr. with Jose Montalbo as team manager.

“Of course, I am proud of their performance. All the hard work we are doing every day in training has come out in this tournament,” Calamba said.

“Hopefully, we can continue this until we reach Palarong Pambansa,” he added.

In the elimination round, the Tay Tung elementary prevailed over Felisa Elementary School, Abkasa Elementary School and RAMMES before they topped the Apolinario Mabini Elementary School in the semifinals.

Just like their senior team, the Tay Tung elementary squad will next battle in the Provincial Meet scheduled from January 29 to February 2./ASC, WDJ