"We're excited and focused to win the title," said Maria Angela Tan, the team captain of Moalboal, in a pre-tournament interview. "Our team has been practicing hard, and we're hoping to bring glory to our town."
The Calderon Cup 21-Under Inter-Municipalities Women's Volleyball Tournament is set to unfold in Moalboal town starting Friday, May 29. The three-day schedule serves as the primary stage of the competition. It features eight participating municipalities from Cebu's seventh district battling for top positions in the standings.
Moalboal currently leads the pack with a perfect 5-0 win-loss record. This record establishes them as the heavy favorites to win the inaugural title. They'll face Ginatilan at 5 p.m. on Friday before they wrap up their homecourt campaign against Tuburan.
In the preliminary rounds, Moalboal defeated Argao in straight sets. They later topped Alcantara with a score of 25-12.
The Calderon Cup is a much-awaited event in the women's volleyball scene in Cebu. The tournament promotes unity among municipalities, builds the skills of young athletes, and gives back to the community through outreach programs.
As the competition heats up, Moalboal's coach, Rey Galan, is optimistic about their chances of taking home the title.
"Our players are more than ready," he said. "We've been working on our teamwork and strategy, and we're looking forward to an exciting competition."
Moalboal's undefeated streak has been impressive so far. Their latest victory over Argao showcased their dominance in the league.
The final stretch of the tournament is underway, and fans are eagerly anticipating the thrilling matches that will unfold in Moalboal.
- The Calderon Cup 21-Under Inter-Municipalities Women's Volleyball Tournament began on May 22 in Cebu.
- Moalboal currently leads the pack with a perfect 5-0 win-loss record.
- The tournament promotes unity among municipalities, builds the skills of young athletes, and gives back to the community through outreach programs.
- Moalboal will face Ginatilan at 5 p.m. on Friday before wrapping up their homecourt campaign against Tuburan.
- The tournament's final stretch features three days of competition starting May 29 in Moalboal town.