Bago City softbelles win World Series

By Peter Atencio

BAGO City softbelles outplayed Team USA’s East Region bets from Connecticut, 3-0, to clinch the 2023 Junior League Softball World Series title in Kirkland, Washington Saturday afternoon (Sunday morning in Manila).

The Philippine team is composed of Erica Arnaiz, Thereze Francine Fuentes, Ann Dyana Buenafe, Icelle Tanaman, Ashley Ortiz, Froline Manalo, Christine Jane Caracas, Daniela Bejos, Audrie Sarsona, Marie Antoinette Sicapore, Nice Lobrido and Casandra Sumatra.

Arnaiz led the Philippine side when she struck out 15 batters, while Buenafe made two RBIs.

The students of Ramon Torres National High School handed the Philippines its second championship in the girls’ 1214 age bracket.

It has been 20 years since a team from neighboring Bacolod City took home the crown.

“After countless hours of hard work and dedication, we have finally reached the pinnacle of success. It is a long-awaited victory that will be forever cherished by the entire country,” said officials of Little