As the Negros Occidental Provincial Government and the Provincial Sports Office (PSO) finally opened the Abanse Negresne Softball Tournament in Brgy. Blumentritt, Murcia on November 6, Sunday at 8 a.m., the three teams that emerged victorious were Murcia, Negros Occidental High School (NOHS) and Bacolod City National High School (BCNHS).
The young batters of Blumentritt Elementary School, the team that represented Murcia, defeated the Education and Training Center 1 (ETCS-1) in the Majors (12-under) category with a score of 10-6 in six innings.
In the Open-Seniors category, the NOHS batters won a victory over Escalante City with a score of 3-0 in the 7-inning game. As for the Juniors (14-under) category, BCNHS overpowered NOHS with a score of 2-0. The NOHS vs BCNHS match was considered the highlight of the tournament as the young batters of both teams showcased mastery of both defense and offense.
A total of fourteen teams all over the province participated in the 3-age group categories, including Murcia, Silay City, and ETCS-1 for the Majors (12-under) category. In the Juniors (14-under) category were Murcia, Silay City, NOHS, and BCNHS.
Eight teams competed in the Open-Seniors category, including Escalante City, La Carlota City, Silay City, Talisay City, Murcia, NOHS, BCNHS, and Bacolod City.
PSO head Anthony Carlo Agustin graced the opening ceremony, along with Murcia Vice Mayor Johnny Reosura, Brgy. Blumentritt Chairman Ronald Olvido and other officials and barangay captains of the municipality of Murcia.
Softball player Arnel Martinez led the oath of sportsmanship while teacher Sheema Mae Pameroyan led the oath of officials. Principal Rodito Badian was the designated master of ceremonies.*
