Davao City elementary school wins first Davao Occidental Baseball Festival
The baseball team of Lt. Cipriano Villafuerte Sr. Elementary School took the title and swept the major individual awards ahead of December competitions.
The baseball team of Lt. Cipriano Villafuerte Sr. Elementary School in Davao City won the championship at the inaugural Davao Occidental Baseball Festival, held on October 24 and 25, according to Mindanao Gold Star Daily.
The squad competed as the representative of DepEd Davao City. It was coached by Bridgette Segundo and Edna Espiritu, with Nyor Ticong serving as trainer.
Besides the team title, the school's players collected the tournament's top individual honors. Jhon Mark Espiritu was named Most Valuable Player, Kevin Jay Calvis was chosen Best Catcher, John Francis Saligumba won Best Pitcher, and Pjay Ticong was named Best Fielder, the report said.
The championship roster had 11 players from the school, along with three guest players drawn from neighboring schools.
The win comes as the team prepares to represent Unit 4 at the Batang Pinoy and Davao City Athletic Association Meet in December 2026.
Why it matters for Davao
The title gives a Davao City public school team momentum heading into the Batang Pinoy and Davao City Athletic Association Meet in December, where it will carry Unit 4's colors.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Mindanao Gold Star Daily. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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