BACOLOD CITY — The Andres Bonifacio Elementary School (ABES) here won majority of titles in the 3rd Marrel’s Cup Age Group Table tennis tournament held at Lopue’s Table tennis Association (LOPTTA) Event Center recently.
Edria Garganian of ABES 1 had to go through four sets, 11-9, 12-14, 11-6, 11-6 to subdue schoolmate Jesslene Mallen in the Girl’s 10 and Under Category.
Another ABES 1 entry, Alyssa Toleco, landed as 2nd runner-up, while Mariebelle Avenido of Montevista Elementary School placed 3rd runner up.
ABES 1 continued its dominance with Areanal Ariola and Shannon Barilea dueling for the title in the Boys 10 and Under with Ariola prevailing, 11-6, 11-7, 11-4.
Matt Pedero of Ma-ao and Jeeve Kiano Sorita of Montevista Elementary School placed 2nd runner up and 3rd runner-up, respectively.
Roan Vasquez of Binalbagan romped off with the title in the Mixed Boys & Girls 7 and under category. Vasquez overwhelmed ABES 1’s Raul Mallen III in three straight sets, 11-6, 11-8, and 11-9.
France Hermogenes of Ma-ao settled for 2nd-runner up honors.
In the special event, the team of Lopue, Edmund Garganian Sr., Marlon Serviñas, Judge Abraham Bayona, Sheryl Otañes, Edria Garganian, Toto Aldeguer and Atty. Cortez scored an 11-5 victory over the team of Pastor Ian Alvarez, Maricar Serviñas, Mario Ferrer, Edwin Timtiman and George Salvallon.
About 40 participants from Negros Occidental joined the annual event for 7 and 10 years old table tennis players that was co-sponsored by LOPTTA president Dr. Leonito “Diotay” Lopue.
Participating teams come from Binalbagan, Ma-ao, ABES 1, Trinity Christian School, JJ Gonzaga Elementary School, Montevista Elementary School, among others.
The tournament was conceptualized by Marell V. Lagunday, formerly the number one lady player in the Philippines, according to tournament manager Michael G. Yanos. (PNA)
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