On Sunday, December 8th, the opening season of the San Pedro Volleyball Indoor Tournament concluded with a final round of matches that crowned male and female champions in the Junior and Senior divisions as well as COED champions. The games commenced at 4PM at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium, where a crowd of fans gathered to support their favorite teams.
The first match in the Junior category featured the female teams from The Island Academy Girls and the San Pedro High School (SPHS) Jr Sharks. This competitive game showcased the strengths of both teams, with The Island Academy Girls maintaining dominance throughout. Although the SPHS Jr Sharks put up an intense fight, they could not secure the win, allowing The Island Academy Girls to celebrate their victory.
The male team’s Island Boyz and Rompe Pechitos faced off in the same category. Rompe Pechitos performed strongly, making the Island Boyz work hard for their victory. After the match, the Island Boyz celebrated and praised Rompe Pechitos for their effort on the court.
Following the intermission, which included a brief ceremony honoring the winners of the Junior category, the games moved on to the COED division. Team Warriors faced off against WD 20s in an intense match. Team Warriors demonstrated determination, taking every opportunity to secure the win. However, WD 20s proved to be a formidable opponent, turning the tide in the final minute of the match and ultimately claiming the victory from the Warriors.
After another intermission, the teams in the Senior division began preparing for the tournament’s final matches. The first match featured the female teams, with the San Pedro High School (SPHS) taking on Team Wildsets. SPHS started strong and took the lead but could not maintain their momentum. This allowed Wildsets to seize the opportunity and ultimately win in the game sets. In the end, Wildsets defeated SPHS and claimed the championship trophy.
The final match in the Senior category featured the male teams of Barbos and Vikings. Both teams consisted of experienced volleyball players, and the game was closely contested throughout. Barbos took the lead multiple times, but the Vikings ultimately emerged victorious after several sets and rounds, securing a significant win in the Senior category.
Following the final game, an awards ceremony was held for the COED and Senior category winners. Mayor Gualberto ‘Wally’ Nuñez attended the event, helped distribute medals to each player, and presented the trophies.
Erick Santizo, the Sports Coordinator at SPHS and President of the San Pedro Volleyball Association, congratulated all the winners and praised every participant. He emphasized that the tournament celebrated teamwork, dedication, and community spirit. The tournament is anticipated to return in 2025, featuring another round of exciting games.
