Bannering team Philippines, the Bago City Softball Team is gearing towards another international appearance – this time, in the 2025 Senior League Softball World Series in Delaware, USA, scheduled from July 28 to August 3.
Composed mostly of students from Ramon Torres National High School, the squad earned the right to represent the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region after sweeping all six games in the regional tournament in Indonesia.
Erica Arnaiz, Icelle Tanaman, Larny Joy Aquino, Mary Antoinette Sicapore, Ann Dyana Buenage, Julie Ann Buenafe, Audrie Sarsona and Biel Coline Tanaman will steer the Negros reps. Nice Lobrido, Casandra Sumatra, Ashley Ortiz, Daniela Bejos, Maria Kimberly Alipato, Froline Manalo, Jean Scharlet Estrada, and Ashevielle Dela Cruz are also reinforcing the team in the international arena.
Several players in the current roster were also part of the 2023 team that won the Junior League Softball World Series title in Kirkland, Washington.
To recall, the team paid a courtesy visit to Bago City Mayor Marina Javellana-Yao where they received well-wishes from city officials ahead of their trip to the United States.
Those present during the send-off included Team Manager and Head Coach Francis Fuentes, Assistant Head of Delegation Leo Dayot, Department of Education SGOD Chief Orlando Cezar, RTNHS OIC Principal Mary Jane Araneta, coaches Arcel John Aligno, Alfon John Sumaria, and Vicky Rose Belleza, as well as team mothers Jullyn Benguelo and Ma. Jocelyn Denila.IMT Sports
