Okay as the Quarterfinals begin in one week, we will break down the first six and the substitution patterns of the teams and tendencies lest we forget the fundamentals of the game.
The game begins with the serve that is you the hit the ball so that it goes over the net to make a volley. So you make the Middle Blocker (MB) serve before replacing her in the back row. Make sure the MB gets into position asap as she will be the target of the opponent's attack. Others place the shots in between two defenders.
There was an unusual tie breaker applied to the 5th to 7th places that ranked Sta. Lucia 6th despite winning over the two teams they are tied with. Imho its a disservice to the sport and the teams. F2 would have relished a semifinal showdown with either Cignal or Sta. Lucia. I'm saying let us be fair. Anyway the show must go on.
What an excellent service can do is to get easy points. When the receiver cannot handle the serve you score an ace. When the receiver cannot pass the received ball to the setter correctly you toss the ball to the other for an easy over. Thus the opponent can now set up for a powerful attack.
(1) F2 Logistics Cargo Movers versus (8) Iriga City Oragons
F2 Logistics
First Six: Kim Dy, Majoy Baron, Kennedy Bryan, Maria Perez, Aby Marano, Kim Fajardo.
Bench: Cha Cruz, Shawna Lei Santos, Aduke Ogunsanya, Desiree Cheng, Ernestine Tiamzon, Fritz Gallenero
Libero: Dawn Macandili, June Saga
Iriga City
First Six: Janine Lana, Katherine Villegas, Joyce Sta. Rita, Shyrra Cabriana, Tamara Kmezic, Sam Miyagawa
Bench: Grazielle Bombita, Ayra Bombita, Reynelyn Raterte, Karen Levina, Chen Mondragon
Libero: Minami Yoshioka, Honey Mae Valiente
F2 Logistics wins this easily in three sets. They look forward to a tougher challenge in the semi finals. The concern for F2 as in any loaded team is how to give playing time to their talented players. PSL's new calendar is a welcome development for the Cargo Movers as Cha Cruz and their non collegiate players can see more action next conference. For now they just got to be contended with their roles. Rookie team Iriga City set their sights on the future as starter Grazielle Bombita was rested. They would build around Setter Shyrra Cabriana, a mix of veterans and young spikers. MB Kath Villegas should bulk up and work on her balance.
(2) Petron Blaze Spikers versus (7) Generika Ayala Lifesavers
Petron
First Six: Mika Reyes, Hillary Hurley, Rhea Dimaculangan, Ces Molina, Lindsay Stalzer, Ria Meneses.
Bench: Remy Palma, Cherry Rondina, Bernadeth Pons, April Hingpit, Mina Aganon, Carmela Tunay
Libero: Yuri Fukuda, Shiela Pineda
Generika
First Six: Mikaela Lopez, Chloe Cortez, Angeli Araneta, Acy Masangkay, Darlene Ramdin, Katarina Pilepic
Bench: Shaya Adorador, Genevieve Casugod, Fiola Ceballos, Penina Snuka, Carol Cerveza, Grace Masangkay, Patty Orendain, Angelica Legacion
Libero: Faith Arado, Fatima General
Generika is capable of pulling off an upset against the second seed Petron. Almost but not quite. They lose steam in the five set thriller. Petron will have their hands full against the winner of the Foton vs Sta. Lucia tussle. For Generika they exited on a positive note.
(3) Foton Tornadoes versus (6) Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors
I'll give the edge to Foton.
(4) Cignal HD Spikers versus (5) Cocolife Asset Managers
My story Troy: 1200 BC is almost done except for a few revisions. I'm looking for a producer who loves historical fiction. As much as possible I delve on written history and make sensible guesses on what is not written. My main influence undoubtedly is the movie Troy which starred Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean and Diane Kruger. I would definitely cast them again but they were unavailable. So i gave them a list of my second choices.
I began to write Troy: 1200 BC when i came upon the Iliad book written by Homer and translated by Robert Fitzgerald at an exchange store. The previous owner was a girl who wrote notes about Brad Pitt. She also had a soundtrack while reading the book as i have described in my IG story. I read a chapter then i add my own soundtrack to it. As the movie Troy suggests, the cut scenes when the Gods of Olympus appear, they happen in your mind. Zeus the all mighty, son of the wicked Kronos so whenever they said his name, it is an evil curse. I also noticed the same in the movie Inside Out and as a big theater fan it was definitive. There are voice actors and play actors performing simultaneously.
The highlights for me are the Iliad Books 3 and 4, that is Dueling for a Haunted Lady and A Bowshot Bringing War. I did not know whether i was satisfied with the ending or not but it was curious that The Iliad ended with Akhilleus killing Hektor. I have always believed that Alexandros killed Akhilleus since my father has Edith Hamilton's book Mythology. I was delighted when i got the Odyssey book from the same store. I write my way forward and backward. My work is to write and the work of the editor is to edit. My girlfriend volunteers as editor so goodluck.
I can't explain how i have written okay. It has become a role playing game that i write about social media. Say Demi Lovato's Body Say, i just described what she did in the music video. I guess this story is theirs as much as mine. I know i have blind spots so that is when they remind me. They also inspire me. When a nameless folk on twitter said the Avatar combined earth, water, wind and fire, i took it as mine and run away with it. But you must have heart to be Captain Planet. Take the case of Haiden Hazard. I met her on the Asia Pop Comicon and promised her I would cast her. But until a deal is finalized, i can't press her as i might look like a poser. I love Haiden's role in the story. Khalkas was looking for a driver and Haiden was looking for a job. The vision came to me in Sting's music video Desert Rose.
Alexandros was defeated by Menelaos in the trial by combat but his wounds were treated at the palace. His father lets him remember the Trojan style of swordfight. One time i saw Khloe Kardashian wearing a golden metallic dress. She looks like Bo Derek. That was when it occurred to me that they would have masturbated on nude sculpture. I'm no big man okay. I do not know personally the mayors and vice mayors i have mentioned. I love to make up stories. The reason i was not able to go to Batangas City to make a courtesy call to the officials there is am pre occupied looking for publishers. I miss watching the games with my good friends Ariel Rivera and Gelli de Belen who support their niece Sta. Lucia's Rebecca Rivera. On other ocassions i have met up with senators Tito Sotto and Nancy Villar. You know politics and stuff. Actor Edu Manzano once challenged me to a fistfight but i declined.
I saw the model Brenda Hassan on the colour pop cosmetic IG. She has a sexy body that i felt like Agamemnon. I casted her as the captive Briseis. Now Conan The Destroyer has Wilt Chamberlain and Grace Jones as allies in the movie. However i cannot cast them as Trojan allies because i have established that blacks from Africa were forbidden. They had the exodus from Egypt. The blacks go to Mediterranean and become Greek citizens. Akhilleus, whose father is white and mother black, would go to Troy to visit Laodike, the priestess guru of Troy, daughter of King Priam. Their theme song is the Color of the Night version of Aida Nikolaychuk the Paris Hilton of Ukraine. Odysseus bumps into Circe, his exgirlfriend. Her face says Odysseus has to talk to her. Why did you disappear? His answer was ready for a long time. I know that you get married and i saw that you are very happy. You are very thoughtful Odyssey.
Today December 3 i gonna edit and write new chapters. The Odysseus and Circe love team needs closure. The map of the known world has to be explained as well. Greece and Europe, the Near East, the Middle East, the Far East, Africa and the Lands down Under which is considered unliveable due to the heat wave. Some philosophers contend there is a new world beyond the Atlantic. The Exodus from Egypt has to be documented too. The construction of the pyramids was the big thing. Egypt's design methodology was implemented everywhere. The Pharaoh has laid the plans. His builders utilize the cut and fill method by leveling the earth and laying of cut stones at the base. Then they raise the ground level to that of the laid stones by earth fill and compaction of the site. When the last stone is laid they excavate the earth to reveal the pyramid.
Magic 899 is a big part of my life because i stalk Gianna Llanes there. She's not my girlfriend okay. I wish. I saw her more than ten times at the station and at the gyms where she reports for volleyball and basketball. The last time i saw her was at the elevator last year. I could have cornered her there but she might panic. My plan was just to wave at her. Which i did?
The Pharaoh has hired engineers from the Near East or the Fertile Crescent where they build pyramids at Sumer. The workers go home quarterly, semi annually or annually through ships. The exodus happened when there were no more major construction projects. Do you know that there is a European patent for the Balisong the Butterfly Knife? It does not matter as the blades they forge in Batangas are world class slashers from as big as a sword to a small souvenir item. There is also no evidence of bronze age civilization in the Philippines but we read from wikipedia that Southeast Asia was a mining site for East Asians and Westerners.
Women are in a limited capacity in the story so i can imagine women fighting women in limited capacity. Firstly we have Amazon fighters and when the Greek have breached the parameters of the old town civilians including women and children armed themselves with pitchforks and knives. Haiden and Greek women were also not enlisted except for the non military personnel who are either entertainers, nurses, doctors or wives. The other deputy Patroklos should be another mulatto. We call this cinematic license the right of the writer to morph stories. Grace Jones versus the Amazon leader would be a dandy. Of course Cher is my inspiration for Penthesilea.
Odysseus and the campus jocks i named after my playstation buddies that we get together every week in our homes to host each other - Armand and his brother Raymond who mixes at Myx Music Television he plays loud, Gilbert (+) whom i didn't get to beat at NBA Live and Rommel my good friend. Helen cut her hair short due to depression. Here was the man she divorced and the man she newly married. Btw why is the video of I Wasn't The One Who Said Goodbye sung by Peter Cetera and Agnetha Faltskog of ABBA fame is not available. In the meantime let us watch the flip and asian duet.
A day in the life of a Magic 899 fan starts early. Good Times with DJ Mo Twister loud mouth professional heckler, trust me all DJs are, is joined by Sam Oh and Mikey Bustos from 6 to 9am. The Toilet Mix follows with Boom Gonzalez and whoever is his leading lady that time it was Joyce Pring and Debbie Then now Bea Fabregas where they play live versions. The Big Meal at 12 noon heavyweights CJ and Suzy talk about sports. At 3pm is a snooze fest with Nikko Ramos and Riki. Junior Jocks Takeshi and Debbie completes the show. An hour of DJ mixes follow before the bad boys of Boys Night Out take over hosted by Tony, Rick and Sam YG. DJ Josh Strike caps off the night. They mix the shows on Fridays. They convene on Wednesdays right? The weekend you get to see the Junior Jocks they are amateur DJs so to speak while they are still studying. They will be absorbed eventually or released to other radio stations. Times like this i look forward to seeing Gianna.
My jam is actually is EZ Rock 96.3 easy listening music where i get to know Anne Murray, Player, Peter Cetera, those guys. But i usually flip the dials to get the mood i want. NU107 is alternative music as Wave 883 is for locals and Monster 931. You can log in at radiorepublic.ph okay to know all the stations.
Gladiators originated at Troy. King Priam hosts the most exotic beauties and fiercest fighters ever assembled. They asked me why i did not highlighted the wedding of Menelaos and Helen. The story starts on a friday, two years since that wedding. It was a fire starter i suppose. Odysseus and Penelope got hitched then Mentor and Circe said their I Do's, the odd nerd couple. Meanwhile at Troy Kassandra was presented to the world in her 18th birthday. They danced the gavotte. Wait we'll make it two years earlier Year 75 of Mykenai Rule. Helen was there still single. Her and Alexandros they did not meet at Troy. We love Serendipity.
Helen's coat of arms is the lion. It was customary in those days especially at Troy to register their coat of arms so that the smith have it emblazoned on their helmets, cuirass, shields, gauntlets and weapons so the families and clan can enter the city to buy, trade and socialize. My source is wikipedia okay that Alexandros (Paris) was asked to choose among Athena, Hera and Aphrodite to give the proverbial golden apple. This impied friendship. Athena offered wisdom, skill in battle and abilities of the greatest warriors. Hera political power and control of Asia. Aphrodite love of the most beautiful woman in the world, Helen of Sparta. So Helen is Aphrodite personified while we can say that Athena is Menelaos and Hera Odysseus. We men have our feminine side. The Prince of Troy Alexandros would show indifference to Menelaos and Odysseus. Due to Serendipity Alexandros and Helen did not cross paths at the ball. The lion is the symbol of Athens which through cinematic license I dub King Theseus as the King of Athens and his daughters Princess Klytaimnestra and Princess Helen. Penelope is also popular and has fan clubs but for the Greeks its not what you keep but who you lost. That is why the taking of Helen by Alexandros is a big deal.
The horse is the symbol of Troy. Circe discourses. I read this CNN article on Schadenfreude the pleasure caused by the misfortune of others. Circe the psychologist explains. That is when you are hurt. Misery loves company. When you are happy you will feel miserable on the misfortune of others. Circe reminisces how happy she was when Odysseus and his team lost a game. But those days were gone now. She is happy that Odysseus is happy.
Odysseus plays Episkyros the ancient game of Rugby which is the origin of American Football. A vast field of 100 yards long marked every 5 yards. The begins at the center line. The goal is the quarterback has to throw the ball forward to a 5 yard territory. Then you have 4 chances to advance the ball or you can kick it when you have the range. I guess Episkyros would be more like Rugby wherein you pass the ball whichever way you can past a phalanx of defenders. Why is there no black romcoms are mainstream? Try man. Who cares if it wouldn't sell. In my movie there would be main characters, support, bit and cameos. Troy is all about white people okay. They are the mainstream. The black would be represented in Akhilleus army and Egypt so they are support and bit players. Same for the Orientals and Java. The rest of Southeast Asia are bit players and cameos.
Alexandros went outside to breathe. He was not fond of parties. He walked towards the shipyard and took out his hammer. He was working on his baby a medium sized ship in which two workers have helped. But now for the finishing touches he can do it on his own. He began hammering away at the loose ends. The beat has drawn the attention of Agamemnon he was not a party person himself. Kassandra is in ecstasy. She had just met Helen and she can't stop talking about her. Brother you have to meet Helen. She is so gorgeous. I'd take her home if i were you. Is there anyone more beautiful than you? Probably none.
I have dreamed of founding an Astronomy Club so the Queen Klytaimnestra is pretty much me. Can we cast Emma Watson as the Queen? She looks too young for me. I dunno i'm not the casting director. But they say the British get old faster. Caucasians in general.
Egypt is the biggest manufacturer of gold that is why the Pharaoh built the pyramids. At the base mercury liquid silver flows at the container pools. Mercury binds gold nuggets into lumps. I casted Zac Efron as Polites today, son of Priam and leader of the lookout squad. Penelope loves the dolphins and the sea. Helen is a dork when drunk.
Khloe is the lover of Menelaos. Odysseus met Nausicaa when she was young. He met her again when she was old. The volleybelles Ramdin and Pilepic are deputies of the Akhilleus army. Samo Hung is a chinese from Greece. I would tell you about the love story of Perseus and Medusa, you know the son of Nestor known as The Unicorn for his pointed horns. Medusa is known for her beauty that she charms men and turn them to stones. As a manner of speaking. She keeps tallies of her conquests but no one has tamed the shrew. Until Perseus. Medusa saw her mirror image in Perseus. He keeps a tally of his own. When Medusa first saw Perseus she was afraid and petrified. Okay my publisher is pushing me to meet deadlines which is asap. I know the stories should have no loose ends and congruent. I have identified the MCs namely Helen, Alexandros, Menelaos, Agamemnon, Odysseus, Penelope, Akhilleus and Hektor. Menelaos and Agamemnon are brothers, the sons of Atreus. Helen and Klytaimestra are sisters, daughters of Theseus. Hektor, Alexandros, Polites, Laodike, Kassandra are the children of Priam by Hekabah. Penelope as i mentioned come from a modest family who had their glory days that she promised to reclaim. The rest are support players so i don't feel the urge to develop their characters. The focus should be Troy. However it is convenient for me to complete the Houses. Sarpedon of Lykia is a loving father to a family of four. Pandaros hopes to go back to Lykia. Glaukos runs a martial arts school. Diomedes is Jean Claude Van Damme. He and Glaukos would fight to a draw. Samo Hung is an unmarried greek immigrant like most asians who go abroad.
When Alexandros met Helen she was agog. Here we see Lady Gaga's MV of Alejandro wherein she has two other loves Fernando and Roberto. Thus Helen loves Alexandros but she has loved other men, Odysseus whom she did not love enough and Menelaos who was to become her ex husband. Odysseus did not love Helen enough too. 1200 BC was the time of warrior-kings that is why Agamemnon is the Lord Marshal at the field. We can say that Khryses started the trend of priestly kings as he is the king of Khryse Island. Now we deal with classes of people. There are royals, the elites, those hanging out with them, the middle class, the underworld and Tartarus which is a place lower than the underworld or basement. This i gathered from the dwellers under the New York subway. So hades the underworld and the tartarus is a physical place in Greece. I had outlined in my notes the Houses in my story. The House of Khryse is composed of Khryses the priest, his deceased wife, his daughter Khryseis and the commander of the Khryse army.
I did not include Penina Snuka okay i feel bad when i casted Ramdin and Pilepic. I wish you good luck Penina, i love you and your folks. Is just sad that they do not hire setters. I casted Darlene cause she looks like an african soldier. The only reason i included Katarina os she showed me her boobs. Nope i saw it through the see through dress she was wearing. She got my attention. The Asian Alliance is implied in the Iliad so i took the liberty of portraying Pandaros as ethnic Japanese , Sarpedon Chinese, Glaukos Korean, and the clan of Antenor, Aineas, Arkelokhos and Akamas as Indian migrants. Their ascendancy is not uncommon as evidenced in our times. Ramon Bagatsing former Manila Mayor is descended from Bhagat Singh. Same as London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Of course former Philippine Presidents Corazon Aquino and Noynoy Aquino, and Senator Ninoy Aquino are ethnic Chinese. Same as a lot of Chinese clans in power today the Cojuangcos, the Sys, the Angs and so on. Former Peru President Alberto Fujimori is also Japanese. There is not a migrant Korean i know who done this. So quite fitting they be casted as Sarpedon's deputy Glaukos.
The roster of the Ph who played in the 2017 AVC Women's Championship, sanctioned by the LVPI, the AVC and the FIVB, were selected from the PSL mainly as Alyssa Valdez was the lone PVL representative. Thus we say the PVL is the home of underrated stars.
Valdez as we mentioned now plays abroad at a Chinese Taipei club as the professional ballclubs from the PVL hibernated due to their Collegiate Conference. We hope Gretchel Soltones' return to the league is a sign that PVL would keep on developing volleyball at the grass roots.
In my humble opinion the selection process for the National Team should be done by an independent board, that is they have no ties to the PSL, the PVL, the UAAP and the NCAA. We could have blitz tournaments combining all to see how they fare against each other.
The PVL is the stronghold of the Diliman universities Ateneo and UP thus we could tap to their alumni to bolster the National Team. These are Outside Hitters Myla Pablo and Bea de Leon. Katherine Bersola is arguably the country's best Middle Blocker. The Philippine Air Force has Iari Yongco the Most Improved Player.
Hello guys, we know our volleybelles turn heads with their spiking, guile, floor defense, clutch plays they do on the court. But when they look like celebrities we adore, we love them even more.
So when Foton's Alyja Daphne Santiago, Jaja to many, begun to post racy pictures of herself on IG, we wondered. Isn't this Pia Wurtzback, Miss Universe. The problem compounded when fans claim that Aleona Denise Dindin Santiago, Jaja's sister, looks more like her. You be the judge.
Sta. Lucia's Marisa Field strikes me as Emma Watson. Yeah I said it. She's beautiful. When you realize her teammate Djanel Cheng and F2 Logistics' Desiree Cheng bears some resemblance, do not be surprised. They are sisters okay. Cignal's Stephanie Mercado and Asia's Sprint Queen Lydia de Vega? No. They are a mother and daughter tandem.
Anyway UST Spiker Dominique Dimdim Pacres was mistaken for F2 Logistics new recruit Shawna Lei Santos. When Cignal plays Foton, we look forward to seeing Jovelyn Gonzaga and Katarina Vukomanovic side by side.
There is a shake up in the PSL Grand Prix 2017 sponsored by Chooks To Go Chicken as the week closed at the home of the Green Chevrons the De La Salle Lipa Sentrum. The host is a two hour ride from Manila via the South Luzon Expressway. Games through November 14 to 18.
1. (3) F2 Logistics Cargo Movers (5-0)
F2 Logistics have jumped to the top of leader board as they clinically dismantle opponents. The game versus Foton on Saturday should be a humdinger.
2. (2) Petron Blaze Spikers (5-1)
Petron's win over the seemingly invincible Foton Tornadoes has upped their potential from a dark horse into a finalist.
3. (1) Foton Tornadoes (5-1)
Foton rebounded on their loss to the Blaze Spikers this week as they rolled past Sta. Lucia. Have they got enough gas to win over F2?
4. (4) Cignal HD Spikers (2-3)
Cignal did not play this week but the moment of truth comes for the HD Spikers when they test the mettle of F2 on Tuesday.
5. (5) Cocolife Asset Managers (3-3)
Cocolife has pulled even at this point carving out a win over listless Iriga City. What's next for the Asset Managers?
6. (6) Generika Ayala Lifesavers (2-4)
The Lifesavers' loss to F2 was encouraging as they pushed the Cargo Movers to the limits. They have improved by leaps and bounds.
7. (7) Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors (1-4)
Sta. Lucia notched their first win this week. That is the good news. The bad news - Import Marisa Field will be sidelined for two weeks. They should be fine going to the playoffs.
8. (8) Iriga City Oragons (1-4)
The Oragons are on a four game losing streak. The growing pains of a rookie professional team. Can they avert another loss, this time from a collegiate team?
9. (9) UST Golden Tigresses (0-4)
The losses are piling up on the Tigresses but if they can beat a team from this superior league, Iriga City could be it.
The Premiere Volleyball League (PVL) was inaugurated this year comprising the Open Conference, the Reinforced Conference and the Collegiate Conference. The PVL retains the core teams from the defunct Shakey's V League.
The Open Conference is effectively an All Filipino Cup except that the league allows naturalized filipinos to play here. It is a also a commercial league so major commercial brands are represented here. However the teams are on shaky grounds as most of their players are student atheletes. As such they cannot play all year round. They have academics to mind.
The Reinforced Conference is where the PVL allows imports to up the level of competitiveness. If the collegiate players have to study, the non collegiate players have to secure their jobs.
So when the Collegiate Conference comes, professional players from the PVL go to the PSL to keep playing. Thus the PSL and the PVL met up so they can unite the calendar. Everybody needs to have a share of the pie.
The PVL semi pro league, and college volleyball UAAP and the NCAA is marketed by broadcasting giant ABS CBN. The games are shown in analog and high definition. The PSL on the other hand is shown on ESPN TV 5, a VHF Channel on free TV. Surveys indicate they are a close second in Sports and Entertainment coverage.
So in view that everybody has mutual interests in PH volleyball leveling up to world standard, we have to have compromises. These leagues are unique in their diversity.
Malolos Bulacan was the site of this week's Spikey On Tour presented by the Chooks To Go sponsored PSL Grand Prix 2017. The PSL traversed the North Luzon Expressway to meet passionate fans. They went home inspired as the ladies gave it all in the battle. Games through November 7 to 11.
1. (1) Foton Tornadoes (4-0)
The Tornadoes drubbed Iriga City in their lone game this week. CJ Rosario and Maika Ortiz gained more playing time this time as they connected with setter Ivy Perez. Who can stop the Foton train?
2. (2) Petron Blaze Spikers (4-1)
UST reminded Petron of their younger selves. Petron was dazzled by the carefree devil may care attitude the Tigresses have but soon their skills, talent and height became apparent. Petron goes up against Foton on Tuesday, next week marquee match up.
3. (3) F2 Logistics Cargo Movers (3-0)
The Cargo Movers miss their number one local scorer Ara Galang who opted to rest her recurring injury. Imports Maria Perez and Lynne Bryan are expected to carry the load for F2. The ladies in the mean time should focus on the games at hand with Ara Galang cheering them at the sidelines.
4. (4) Cignal HD Spikers (2-3)
The HD Spikers played without Rachel Daquis but Iriga City is on a downward spiral without Gretchel Soltones. Its nice to see Rose Tubino regaining her deadly form.
5. (5) Cocolife Asset Managers (2-3)
Cocolife has a so and so performance this week registering a win and a loss. Make no mistake about it, the Asset Managers will always fight to the finish.
6. (7) Generika Ayala Lifesavers (2-3)
The Lifesavers have shown signs of life. With Shaya Adorador contributing and jiving with the usual cast, Generika finally is enjoying the game they love to play.
7. (8) Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors (0-3)
Three games into the conference we already have a glimpse of what the Lady Realtors can do. They would win against lower ranked opponents and they should upset the top ranked teams.
8. (6) Iriga City Oragons (1-3)
The PSL Board has allowed the Oragons to beef up their line up in the absence of Gretchel Soltones and Mary Berte. The rest of the PSL teams too have given them a list of players they have waived for them to evaluate. Come on Iriga City.
9. (9) UST Golden Tigresses (0-2)
Whereas their first game against Cocolife was fun, UST found the Petron game a rude awakening. The Golden Tigresses signed up for this so get ready for monster blocks. Here comes the boom! Whoop there it is.
There was only one playdate last week that showcased three games in the City of Smiles Bacolod in Negros. As you know when teams are on the road they are displaced that the results are usually unexpected. Games through November 4.
1. (1) Foton Tornadoes (3-0)
Foton was pushed by Generika in every set of this game. That is what the scores say but the Tornadoes steam rolled them. They are the real deal.
2. (2) Petron Blaze Spikers (3-1)
The Petron vs F2 Logistics game was tension filled as the audience know what the two teams can bring. They are the finalists of the All Filipino Cup. Petron lost however in lieu of their three impressive wins we rank them second.
3. (3) F2 Logistics Cargo Movers (1-0)
F2 moves the ball like nobody else in the league. We look forward to more explosive hits from Maria Perez, Kennedy Bryan and their local crew.
4. (4) Cignal HD Spikers (1-3)
Cignal lost a five setter to Cocolife in a crowd pleasing manner. But the HD Spikers played without their resident asset Rachel Daquis so there's that. Due to their pedigree Cignal clings to fourth place.
5. (7) Cocolife Asset Managers (1-2)
Dennise Lazaro made the comeback possible when she made an attack all the way from the edge of the free zone to score at the other side. They promised to make the semi final round.
6. (6) Iriga City Oragons (1-0)
For Iriga City who lost their scorer Gretchel Soltones to suspension hope springs eternal.
7. (5) Generika Ayala Lifesavers (1-3)
What is good about this tournament is that everyone has lots of chances to recover. Who knows they are definitely suited up to surprise any team in the quarter final round.
8. (8) Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors (0-2)
What is up with the Sta. Lucia these days? A date with the shining F2 Logistics mob. Don't give up ladies.
9. (9) UST Growling Tigresses (0-0)
We are curious whether UST is here to participate or to participate. Yukie Inamasu (Japan) is here to win some games for the Golden Tigresses.
The PSL, back to work from its one week break including the Bacolod, Negros On The Road tour, dished out a one year suspension for renegade Iriga City spiker Gretchel Soltones. The controversy was Soltones played in the PVL All Stars last October 29. The PSL rules state that players cannot play outside the league. As they should. Now the Oragons must step up in losing their number one local scorer. We're looking at you Mary Berte, Kath Villegas, Grazielle Bombita and hopefully unknown gems.
In other news, the UST Golden Tigresses will be parading an import after all when they see action for the first time.
Games tomorrow November 7:
Foton vs Iriga City
UST vs Cocolife
F2 vs Sta. Lucia
