CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Valencia National High School captured the secondary division championship title at the 1st Davao Occidental Softball and Baseball Festival held Oct. 24–25 in Malita, Davao Occidental.
The two-day tournament was organized as part of the Araw ng Davao Occidental celebration.
Secondary Division
Valencia NHS emerged as champions following a series of competitive matchups against secondary baseball squads from across the region. School officials credited the athletes and coaching staff for their dedication throughout the tournament.
Kapalong National High School (NHS) finished as first runner-up in the secondary division after facing Kiamba National High School of Region XII—a fifth-place finisher in the Palarong Pambansa—in a championship game that ended with a score of 6–8.
Kapalong NHS players also earned individual awards:
· Best Pitcher: Diesy Rie B. Bastida
· Best Outfielder: Abby Acee R. Ortiz (Left Field)
Elementary Division
Maniki Central Elementary School SPED Center (ESSC) secured the first runner-up finish in the elementary division, representing Kapalong under the guidance of coaches Joey O. Magdoza and Eric John R. Toriales.
Maniki Central’s Jhan Russel Patron received the Best Outfielder award for his performance during the tournament.
Team Support
Team leadership acknowledged former Mayor Jun Galario and Mayor Amie G. Galario for providing transportation logistics that enabled their tournament participation.
The team also recognized Schools Division Superintendent Jesnar Dems Torres for administrative and operational backing during their preparation.
