Choco Mucho snapped a two-game skid within the PVL All-Filipino Convention after surviving a marathon towards Farm Recent, 25-20, 25-21, 21-25, 25-27, 15-12, Thursday night time at PhilSports Enviornment.
“We’re pleased with our win, though we all know we nonetheless have some shortcomings; we managed to safe the victory,” coach Dante Alinsunurin mentioned.
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“Though we anticipated that Farm Recent would put up a powerful combat, for us, it was actually about working collectively—not simply the coaches but in addition the gamers. Our communication wanted to be in sync,” Alinsunurin added.
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The Flying Titans improved to a 3-3 report because of Sisi Rondina’s 26 factors, all however one from assaults, in a efficiency that additionally featured 13 wonderful digs and 13 wonderful receptions that allowed Choco Mucho to finish its assignments this yr the suitable approach.
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“I’m joyful as a result of we received the win, however there’s nonetheless so much we have to work on, particularly specializing in our weaknesses—most particularly mine,” Rondina mentioned. “I used to be nervous within the fifth set as a result of my legs have been beginning to cramp up, however with the assistance of my teammates and our dedication and eagerness to win, we pushed by means of.”
Three extra Titans ended up in twin digits with Kat Tolentino’s 18 factors constructed on 10 assaults, six blocks and two aces whereas Isa Molde and Cherry Nunag every got here up with 10 factors vastly due to Mars Alba’s 25 wonderful units with a lone level coming from an ace.
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“My motivation for this sport was trusting my teammates and the coaches’ system,” Alba mentioned. “Coming off two losses, we needed to win earlier than the break so we will return subsequent yr with boosted confidence.”
Thang Ponce confirmed her protection with 15 wonderful digs within the two hour and 25 minute duel.
Trisha Tubu nearly matched her career-best efficiency with 31 factors out of 28 assaults, two blocks and an ace however it was not sufficient to cease the Foxies from dropping to a 2-3 report earlier than the vacations.
Setter Louie Romero tossed 20 wonderful units to arrange two extra from Farm Recent to double digits in Caitlin Viray who contributed 15 factors and Alyssa Bertolano 10 factors aside from 12 wonderful digs and 19 wonderful receptions.
The Foxies, who will open the continuation of the league on Jan. 18 versus winless Nxled additionally at PhilSports Enviornment, have been doomed by 36 errors.
Choco Mucho battles ZUS Espresso the identical day within the 4 p.m. contest.