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Sibugay clobbers Dipolog in Table Tennis Match Doubles
April 25, 2024| by: Janeth . Saldon

Sibugay clobbers Dipolog in Table Tennis Match Doubles

Stormed with powerful spins and exchanging attacks, Sibugay prevailed in the ZPRAA qualifying Meet, Table Tennis, and secondary boys doubles, April 23.

Undefeated, Ralph Digamon, 16, and Al Timothy  Acoba , 13 of Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay ensured a win against Dipolog City's paddlers, Prince Duke Tano and Alexis Gian Montallana.

As the match commenced, Digamon gave a flick-and-flip drive hitting the ball diagonally from corner to corner opening, 11-5.

In the second set, both teams threw hard sponges and counterattacks, however, Digamon and Acoba used the 3rd ball attack incorporating a loop drive to close the set, 3-0.

Able to regain, Tano and Montallana gave and responded lob shots to the opposing team associated with underspin shots, dropping a kill with enough speed unable Sibugay paddlers to make a return, achieving a two-point lead,  11-9. 

Finally, rallies 11-6 heat up the gymnasium creating noise through excessive counter drives and underspins, nevertheless,  Digamon and Acoba guarded every return through a loop by Acoba assisted with an underspins attack by Digamon reaching game point 11-6.

"Nalipay kaayo ko sa among pagdaog kay kabalo mi nga kusog ang Dipolog but with our teamwork, nakaya rajud namo, " Digamon exclaimed 

Acoba shared that it was his first time to play doubles against Dipolog who are known to be great opponents, making records over a decade. 

Said game opened them the chances to represent the Zamboanga Peninsula in the Palarong Pambansa slated at Cebu City.

Tags: ZPRAA   
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