CEBU, Philippines — Barili and Moalboal emerged as champions of the 1st Mayor Inocentes Cabaron Invitational Inter-Town Volleyball Tournament over the weekend at the Moalboal covered court in Moalboal town, south of Cebu.
Behind the powerful attacks of Aaron Beryl Ricaplaza and Christian Karampatana, the spirited Barili spikers outclassed host Moalboal in four sets, 20-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-17 to grab the men’s crown.
“Team Moalboal is really a threat for us, but we just had the will to win,” said Ricaplaza.
The other members of Barili team are Alfonzo Obtina, James Timagos, Franz Piala, Svens Daclan, Rachaelus Nemeno, John Bargamento, Demterio Sta. Ana, Jester Clyde Bayang, Lance Manego, Ryan Paler, John Cydric Bayang and John Paul Bulang. They pocketed P50,000 for their efforts.
Moalboal though still has something to be happy about after it exacted vengeance on Barili to clinch the women’s title.
With Marybelle Rose Cabaron, Jasmine Omagac, Junabelle Gempero, Juliana Isabel Gabales, Mary Christine Rebano, and Shellce de la Rita leading the charge, Moalboal pounded Barili, 25-12, 25-14, in their winner-take-all match to claim the P50,000 champion’s purse.
The other of the Moalboal squad are Rayvinder Tarongoy, Jay Ann Tapales, Ivony Love Templado, Lyka Sabanal, Jishin Faith Omagac, and Precious May Domugho. — (FREEMAN)