A.L. Navarro, Imelda top Athletics Festival
By Lito delos Reyes
PhilBoxing.com
Tue, 07 Mar 2023
THE A.L. Navarro High School of Lasang and Imelda Elementary School of Mintal topped the 86th Araw ng Dabaw Athletics Festival 2023 last March 4 at the University of Mindanao oval in Ma-a.
Christy Perez of Navarro won the 100 meter dash in the girl’s division. Second was Samatha Shane Duran of Calinan National High School followed by Letty Mae Enopera of Crossing Bayabas.
Navarro’s Mara Pevida dominated the girl’s long jump event at 3.64. She was followed by teammate Flyn Rebucas at 3.62 while at third was Mary Ann Gencanios of Bernardo Central at 3.48.
Navarro also won the 4x100 girl’s division.
Imelda’s Adrian Gomez won the boy’s 50m. He was followed by John Daryl Onis of Sta. Clara and Jeiel Trinidad of Mabini.
Imelda also topped the boy’s 4x100 relay.
Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) president Terra Capistrano of Manila was the special guest.
The two-day event was opened by EVP and Regional Director Willie Torres.
Also present were City Councilor Pilar Braga, Davao City Sports Office OIC Mikey Aportadera and Davao City Track and Field Association (DCTAFA) president Kenneth Sai.
The other results:
ELEMENTARY
Girl’s 50m – 1. Princess Kristine Pilapil of KTM 2. Jocelyn Pecolados of Imelda 3. Weverlyn Deniega of Pequeno
Boy’s 100m – 1. Rheyuen Taneza of Catalunan 2. Harold Minoza of Imelda 3. Kent Mattew Calderon of Imelda
Boy’s 200m – 1. Prinz Purquez of Communal 2. John Danoso of Catalunan 3. Rojan Hifarva of KTM
Girl’s 200m – 1. Princess Joy Millana of Quezon 2. Marian Padrigo of Pequeno 3. Charms Andalis of Pequeno
Boy’s 400m – 1. Prince Charlie Taperla of KTM 2, Kent Calderon of Imelda 3. John Fernandez of Communal
Girl’s 400m – 1. Mary Grace Lanzo of JV Ayala 2. Azel Joy Ceniza of Quezon 3. Krisjhayne Pepito of Communal
SECONDARY
Boy’s 100m – 1. Jame Sumayang of Calinan 2. Daryl Manco of Carpio 3. Rey Purising of Catalunan
Boy’s 200m – 1. James Sumayang of Calinan 2. Julian Trocin 3. Jay Sorima
Girl’s 200m – 1. Annalyne Bravo of CNHS 2, Letty Mae Enopena of CBNAS 3. Mariane Alasagas of Navarro
Boy’s 400m – 1. Alayon of DCNHS 2. Avila of New Bataan 3. Dote of Crossing Bayabas
Girl’s High Jump -1. April Magbapag of Dona Carmen 2. N. Pebucar of Narravo 3. M. Pevida of Navarro
Boy’s high jump – 1. A. Polde 2. Francis Fansi 3. M. Wangry
PHOTO: ATHLETICS FESTIVAL. Some of the winners, together with (from right to left) PATAFA president Terra Capistrano, EVP and Regional Director Willie Torres and DCTAFA president Kenneth Sai. (Photo by BING GONZALES)
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