Bacolod City National High School is aiming for no less than a spot in the Asia Pacific Championships when its softball team sees action in the girls' 16-18 Big League competition of the Philippine Series next month.

Mentored by Nelson Dohinog, City High is making its maiden appearance in the national event set from April 8-15 in Bauan, Batangas, although four members of the team already have big tournament experience.

Standout pitcher Rosie Parcia will spearhead the team that also includes Ana Marie Moneva, Luzviminda Embudo and Marisol Alimpulo. The team has a lot of potential that's why we decided to compete in the tournament, BCNHS principal Jose Dayot said, citing the City High girls' gallant stand against perennial Palaro champion Domingo Lacson National High School in the Bacolod Division Meet.

Dayot sees a tough tournament for his team. "We know we will be facing college teams in Batangas. But with enough preparation and support, we might pull off a surprise," he told the DAILY STAR.

The City High clouters' participation in the Philippine Series is part of BCNHS' efforts to boost the sports program of the school, the principal said.

The other members of the squad are Allery Santillan, Sheena Mae Ventura, Ronalyn Demi, Ma. Ailea Kathleen Millana, Ladylyn Montebon, Joylyn Balbon, Egelyn Barayoga, Jovelyn Alegado, Jinky Dacumos and April Jane Cabarzon.

Also seeing action in the Philippine Series are Education Training and Center Schools' boys and girls 11-12 squads and girls 13-14 team that went all the way to the World Series in Kirkland, Washington, where it fell a game short of the title. *CPT

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