Davao City school team wins first Davao Occidental Baseball Festival
Lt. Cipriano Villafuerte Sr. Elementary School took the championship and four individual awards at the inaugural tournament held on October 24 and 25.
The baseball team of Lt. Cipriano Villafuerte Sr. Elementary School in Davao City won the championship at the first Davao Occidental Baseball Festival, held on October 24 and 25, according to Mindanao Gold Star Daily.
The squad played as the representative of DepEd Davao City. It was coached by Bridgette Segundo and Edna Espiritu, with Nyor Ticong serving as trainer.
Players from the team also took home the tournament's individual honors. Jhon Mark Espiritu was named Most Valuable Player, Kevin Jay Calvis won Best Catcher, John Francis Saligumba was named Best Pitcher, and Pjay Ticong received the Best Fielder award.
The championship roster of 11 players was joined by three guest players from neighboring schools: Russel June Andacao, Dan Kelby Bergado and Francis Niel Sablas.
The win comes as the team prepares to represent Unit 4 at the Batang Pinoy and Davao City Athletic Association Meet in December 2026, the report said.
Why it matters for Davao
The title gives a Davao City public elementary school a regional win ahead of the city's athletic meet and Batang Pinoy in December, where the team will compete for Unit 4.
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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