Bacolod ETCS Little Leaguers Won 
Philippine Series Championship

    
  The Bacolod ETCS 2 Little Leaguers grabbed the 2005 Little League Philippine Series Title staged in /Nueva Ecija from April 28-May 8, 2005.
     In a courtesy call at the office of Bacolod City Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia the 14-player team presented the championship trophy they brought home after sweeping 8 games of the series.
     Team Coordinator and former Bacolod Vice Mayor Wimar "Boy" Drilon said the victory will bring about a match between the Bacolod Little Leaguers and a team from Guam. The game scheduled on June 18, 2005 in Manila. Drilon said, "If the team overpowers Guam in June, it automatically epresents the Asia-Pacific to the 2005 World Softball Little League Series slated in Portland, Oregon, USA on August 10-16, 2005. ETCS 2 won 3rd place in the 2004 World Series.
     This is the first time the Bacolod Leaguers will face Guam.
     Drilon said, "We need the support of all Bacoleños in our quest for the world championship. The kids are well-motivated and in high spirits. The support extended by the Mag-anak Association of the United States made a big difference in the morale and performance of the players."
     The equipment donated by the association based in the US included a pitching machine, toss-ball machine, toss-ball net, gloves and softball balls. The same group extended $500 for their trip to Nueva Ecija.
     Drilon said they  sought the support and assistance of Mayor Leonardia for their transportation to Manila in June.
     If the Bacolod team wins over Guam, they will automatically receive financial support from the Little League Baseball based in Pennsylvania, USA in the amount of P500,000.00.

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