Frisbee champs
Batman Ultimate rules VDFS tournament
MATI City, Davao Oriental – The Batman Ultimate of Mati City ruled the Visit Davao Fun Sale (VDFS) in partnership with Department of Tourism (DOT) Davao Region and the Local Governmen t Uni t (LGU) of Mati City Invitational Frisbee Challenge that closed Sunday at the Menzi Beach Resort in Dahican here.
Batman Ultimate, who seared its way to the finals unbeaten, leaned on American reinforcement Tim Morrill to defeat heavy favorite and arch-rival Chillside Mulatto of Davao City, 15-12, in the race-to-15 championship match of the event backed by Air Asia, Bonamine-Tempra, Cebu Pacific, Bank of the Philippine Island (BPI) card and Tanduay Rhum.
Batman Ultimate also routed the Dabawenyos, 11-5, earlier in the eliminations.
Morrill, in an interview with Sun.Star Davao, said they came here early to practice and develop their chemistry and improve their speed, drills and conditioning.
"We played sloppy at the start but we were able to improve every day," Morrill, who was joined by guest teammates Kevin Pascua of Manila and Tara Parvus of Boracay, said.
He, however, praised Chillside Mulatto for giving them a great game.
"Chillside is really tough. We just had a little luck and the team had the urge to prove something in their hometown," Morrill said, adding that the host city is very welcoming and it made him play harder to return the favor.
"We were treated like a family here. I would want to stay longer and enjoy the beautiful beach of Dahican and surf," he said, promising to return and help defend the crown next year.
Event organizer Bryle Quimintan, in a separate interview, thanked main sponsors VDFS, Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 11 under regional director Roberto "Robby" Alabado III and the city government of Mati.