By ADRIAN STEWART CO

The NORFA Champions League U17 category has finalized its quarterfinal cast following a decisive two-day cluster elimination round held at Victorias National High School in Negros Occidental’s Victorias City.

Don Bosco Technical Institute of Victorias City and Colegio de Santo Tomas-Recoletos of San Carlos City secured early berths after topping their respective sub-cluster eliminations.

They were later joined by ADA-Pontevedra and Bago City FC, who earned byes into the quarterfinal stage.

Tañon College FC of San Carlos City and Isabela NOFC clinched the remaining spots through hard-fought victories in the losers’ bracket, completing the six-team lineup for the knockout stage.

The quarterfinals are scheduled for September 6, with match pairings to be determined through a drawing of lots.

The NORFA Champions League continues to showcase the region’s top young football talent, with all teams now eyeing a path to the championship./ASC, WDJ