AFTER pocketing the developmental Minor Baseball League 11-under plum, the Paglaum Medina-Misamis Oriental bets survived a big scare to secure the most coveted 12-under and 13-under titles in the ongoing Philippine Series Little League 2024 Regional Tournament in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.
The twin victories in the Little League 12-under and Intermediate 50-70 13-under assured the Governor Peter Unabia-backed Paglaum athletes a ticket to the National Finals to be hosted by Batangas City this coming April.
Nonetheless, they also served as a fitting gift to Misamis Oriental Chapter head and Medina Baseball Club President Ricky Abao who turned 56 today, February 2 at the Paglaum team’s billeting quarter in Casisang Central Integrated School.
Paired against their toughest rivals from Zamboanga, the Misamis Oriental athletes encountered rough sailing on rainy Thursday morning’s championship games over at the grassy Provincial Capitol grounds.
The Zamboanga kids waxed hot early in the 13-under tussle, racing to a 2-0 start, but quick adjustment on MisOr’s transition play eventually changed the complexion of the game as the Paglaum hopefuls retaliated to finish triumphant at 6-3.
Zamboanga also gained the upper hand, 4-3 in the 12-under scuffle when MisOr charged back to steal the lead, 6-4 before three deadlocks ensued at 6-6, 7-7, and 8-all.
On their last bat, the MisOr boys managed to score one but enough to seal the breathtaking win, 9-8.
The birthday celebrant, along with Paglaum baseball consultant and head coach Andy Aguinaldo, Statistics in-charge Cristina Patarata, Training Consultant Marcel Tagalogon, and Team Manager in Medina town mayor Donato N. Chan are optimistic that MisOr will also prevail in the 14-under boys baseball and 16-under girls softball championships still in progress amid heavy rains today, February 2 in two separate muddy fields.
The following are MisOr’s three victorious teams:
11 Under ― Vicmar Pagara Jr, Matthew Maquited, John Panzo Valdevilla, Dyniel James Jagape, Bryell Xian Suca, Jerry Rementizo, Christian de Ala, Jimboy Cubos, Joseph Melvin Sabijon, Jayvee Sumonod, Hisham Salinay, Sharvin Dagani, Frankliam Jay Alguzar, Ronald Pabro with coach Julius Sagiahon.
12 Under ― Kian Miguel Mabanta, Kerwin Oclarit, Melvin Canda, Charles Dado, Leonel Pacana, Eian Niño Liray, Judd Nevan Morre, Keith Aldrin Generol, Ryan Jay Loor, Neil Jon Doldolia, Rey John Adilan, Isaiah Rhed Tabingo, John Ruh Palac, Ronel Estologa with coach Dyan Ara.
13 Under ― Kaiser Jenner Perez, Cayo Bangot, Angelo Manzano, Xymoon Owapen, Jaymar Sarque, John Alexis Bacor, Jake Adriane Gamana, Simone Martin Buton, Ivan Jay Baja, Alvin Peregrino, Ian Neil Abrea, Joseph Tom Manzano, John Wayne Rementizo, Ramil Evardo with coach Aprille Charisse Manla.
Disclaimer
Mindanao Gold Star Daily holds the copyrights of all articles and photos in perpetuity. Any unauthorized reproduction in any platform, electronic and hardcopy, shall be liable for copyright infringement under the Intellectual Property Rights Law of the Philippines.
