Talisay, Murcia Win Albee Cup Volley Titles
on Tue, 06/27/2017
Top-ranked Talisay City men’s spikers and Murcia’s volleybelles won the titles of Albee Cup volleyball tournament on Sunday in Victorias City.
The Talisaynons swept EB Magalona in three sets with 25-17, 25-17, 25-14; while Murcia placed third with a 31-29, 25-12 victory over Victorias.
Murcia lady spikers snatched the title via a 27-25, 20-25, 25-21, 20-25, 15-13 hard fought battle going to the distance. Silay City grabbed the third spot with a 25-14, 25-10 domination of Victorias.
Chosen most valuable players were Remo Banhao of Talisay in the men’s category and Ailene Nepomuceno of Murcia in the distaff side.
It was heartbreaking for EB Magalona failing to take a title but it will motivate this town, noted for its athletes in Dragonboat competition, to strive more in next year’s program of Congressman Albee Benitez.
This event fortified the physical and mental toughness of government employees and built strong relationship among the local government units in the 3rd District.*