• CIGNAL HD SPIKERS FINISH SECOND PLACE IN THE PHILIPPINE SUPERLIGA

    The Cignal HD Spikers bowed down to the PLDT Air Force Home TVolution Power Attackers in straight sets, 25-21, 25-21, 25-21, to take second place in the men’s division of the Philippine Superliga at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City, Saturday night.

  • IT'S A SAND AFFAIR!

    “Nu’ng una kong laro, hindi ko gamay ang laro sa buhangin. Now, I’m in fourth year, marami na akong natutunan, sa movement at sa footwork..." --Debbie Dultra | via MST Sports The Petron Ladies Beach Volleyball Tournament is set to kick off on July 25 at the De La Salle-Health Sciences Institute in Dasmariñas, Cavite |Photo: janarbal clicktrip

  • CIGNAL, PLDT-AIR FORCE SET UP SUPERLIGA MEN'S TITLE MATCH

    Cignal will go up against PLDT-Air Force in the men's finals of the PSL on July 26 at the Cuneta Astrodome, telecast live via Solar Sports. Our very own Gilbert Ablan plays for the HD Spikers. |Photo: ClutchPH

  • PUSO.

    Rocky Honrade plays for TVM-Systema Active Smashers in the Philippine Superliga All Filipino Conference. |Photo: Azcharey Cabrera

  • SOARING HIGH.

    Janine Marciano plays for Cagayan Valley Lady Rising Suns in the Philippine Superliga All Filipino Conference and Shakey's V-League Open Conference. |Photo: SolarSportsDesk.PH

  • MOLINA STARS ANEW FOR THE LADY PATROLERS.

    Frances Molina stays with PNP and her role will be key for the team's campaign in the Shakey’s V-League Open Conference will start on Sunday (June 29, 2014) at the San Juan Arena. |Photo: Shakey's V-League

  • SELFIE WITH THE ROOKIES.

    Lady Red Spikers mainstays AJ Ballecer and Abby Dumpit take selfie with the rookies. |Photo: AJ Ballecer

  • THE NEW BREED.

    The rookie-ladden, “rebuilding” Red Spikers will try to make history this season. |Photo by: Jim Velarde

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SAN BEDA THWARTS ARELLANO

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 0 comments

On January 25, 2012, Ninoy Aquino Stadium stood witness to what may go down as NCAA Season 87’s most ferocious fight for glory. The San Beda Red Spikers overpowered the Arellano University Chiefs in four sets of 25-19, 27-25, 13-25 and 28-26, proving that all it takes is a whole lot of heart to overcome adversity. 

As expected, set one opened with a bang. Opposite Hitter Gilbert Ablan’s defensive skills were immediately put to the test as he dug a hard spike, which Outsider Hitter Lorenzo Capate converted into an easy point. From thereon, the rallies were quick-paced and the scores were kept close. It was only until Lorca delivered an ace serve to Arellano’s libero that the momentum shifted in San Beda’s favor for a score of 13-11. Trying to keep the momentum going, Lorca efficiently drew the blockers away for Ablan to pound the ball to the floor. Outside Hitter Mhelvic Biscocho, sensing Arellano’s itch for a comeback, twisted and buried the ball down the line to keep them at 17-15. Approaching as if he were going to hit the ball on the second touch, Lorca ingeniously faked Arellano’s blockers for Capate, giving the latter ample opportunity to swing hard. Capate then put an end to the first set by hitting an overpass with force.

Dynamic play was rampant as both Ablan and Capate pushed through their blockers at the very start of set two, giving San Beda the lead. Arellano University standout Outside Hitter, Chris Salvador, wanting to keep pace, swung hard but to no avail. Lorca put up an impenetrable wall and blocked him for a score of 6-5. For reasons unbeknownst to the audience, Arellano’s coach then chose to switch his starting setter, John Munoz, for Rover Quiminales. This kept things interesting as Quiminales proved himself worthy of the substitution. Capate stepped up and decided to tip the ball over a triple block to earn his team the score of 9-8. The ferocity ensued throughout the set and AU eventually caught up to San Beda with a score of 20-22. It was only because of Middle Hitter Carlo Rodriguez’s three consecutive kills that San Beda clinched the lead at 26-25. The set ended with Biscocho blocking AU’s Salvador.

Despite Middle Hitter Jay-R Loria’s fantastic swing at a shooter backset to garner an early lead for San Beda, AU hung on tenaciously. It seemed that AU finally gathered its wits together with the setter substitution in set two. Showing their strength in offensive tempo variation, they managed to win set three with a twelve point lead.

Fresh from a pep talk from Coach Christian John Cuevas, the Red Spikers were rejuvenated and ready to re-enter the fray. After hitting the ball exaggeratedly way out of bounds, AU’s Middle Hitter Ronie Aranjuez got hit in the face by a block from Capate, much to the San Beda crowd’s delight. Arellano, though, eventually got up to a lead of 3-7. It was only after Ablan’s two consecutive kills and Biscocho’s deciding spike that San Beda managed to overturn the lead at 15-14. Loria, playing exceedingly well by contributing blocks all throughout the game, earned a point for his team by stuffing AU Outside Hitter John Carlo Lozada for a score of 19-16. He later on tooled the AU blockers to assure the lead at 27-26. Who could have expected that the game would end with a net violation on AU’s part?

Overall, the San Beda Red Spikers were able to play their game, and play it well. They managed to meet their objectives and neutralize AU. They reduced Lozada’s kill count to nine, thereby forcing AU to rely on Salvador, who earned an overall 25 points.

Capate led the Bedan team with 19 kills, followed by Ablan with 13 kills. Both Loria and Rodriguez chipped in 11 markers. Pocholo Apostol, San Beda’s Libero, took the brunt of receptions and enabled the Red Spikers to capitalize for the win.

The Red Spikers are now preparing for their showdown against the University of Perpetual Help Altas which will be held on January 27, 2012 (Friday) at  the Ninoy Aquino Stadium at 9AM. 

BEDA-AU (RESULTS FINAL FOUR)

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THE FINAL FOUR
January 25, 2012
Ninoy Aquino Stadium


MEN'S DIVISION:

SET
1
SET
2
SET
3
SET
4
SET
5
TOTAL
SETS
·       SBC
25
27
13
28

933
·       AU
19
25
25
26

951

FINAL FOUR PREVIEW: SAN BEDA vs. AU

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 0 comments


After a season-long war of attrition between ten teams, the smoke clears to reveal the final four in contention for the title of NCAA Season 87 Volleyball Champions: The San Beda Red Spikers, The University of Perpetual Help Altas, The Arellano University Chiefs, and The College of St. Benilde Blazers. However, just as quickly as the smokescreen dissipated does one anticipate sparks to fly as the first round opens immediately with a battle for dominance between the Red Spikers and the Chiefs.
            
There will be no room for much more than blood, sweat and tears as the Red Spikers seek to overturn their opponent’s victory last December 16, 2011. It is clearly much more than a physical battle, as both teams have proven themselves capable of exhibitions in power.
           
“Our team is 100% prepared for the semis. What we need now is to prepare mentally and to feel the semis by our hearts,” tweets San Beda Team Captain James Lorca.
            
And a mental game it is indeed, seeing as how despite garnering 15 more points on kills than the Arellano squad last time they fought, they also had 21 more unforced errors.
            
A quick review of the past match between San Beda College and Arellano University provided for a few noticeable strategic details. The latter team employs the perimeter defensive system with their offside defenders given small leeway in terms of positioning on base defense. However, their defensive strategies seem to change with each individual hitter. For example, they would switch to the rotational defensive system when the ball was given to Outsider Hitter Mhelvic Biscocho, sensing his preference for hitting down the line. They also opted to put a triple block up whenever Outside Hitter Lorenzo Capate was up for a hit, leaving a lot of court open for an easy tip.
            
All in all, the match-up will be a test of finesse between two bulky giants. If the Red Spikers manage to minimize their errors and play smarter, more solid volleyball, they can easily muscle their way through their opponent.
            
They say that passions flare as seasons come to a close. Watch as one of the most intense games in NCAA Season 87 unfolds on January 25, 2012 in the Ninoy Aquino Stadium at 2PM.

FINAL FOUR SCHEDULE

Monday, January 23, 2012 0 comments

87th NCAA VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
TOP 4 GAME SCHEDULE
Venue: NINOY AQUINO STADIUM

January 25, 2012 Wednesday
8:00am EAC vs. AU (JRS)
9:00am UPHSD vs. CSB (MENS)
10:00am UPHSD vs. EAC (WOMENS)
1:00pm  UPHSD vs. SSC-R (JRS)
2:00pm AU vs. SBC (MENS)
3:00pm CSJL vs. SSC-R (WOMENS)

January 27, 2012 Friday
8:00am SSC-R vs. EAC (JRS)
9:00am SBC vs. UPHSD (MENS)
10:00am SSC-R vs. UPHSD (WOMENS)
1:00pm  AU vs. UPHSD (JRS)
2:00pm CSB vs. AU (MENS)
3:00pm EAC vs. CSJL (WOMENS)

January 30, 2012 Monday
8:00am  SSC-R vs. AU (JRS)
9:00am SBC vs. CSB (MENS)
10:00am SSC-R vs.  EAC (WOMENS)
1:00pm EAC vs.  UPHSD (JRS)
2:00pm UPHSD vs. AU (MENS)
3:00pm UPHSD vs. CSJL (WOMENS)


Source: http://www.ncaa.org.ph/season87/

BEDA-LYCEUM (RESULTS)

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 0 comments

January 18, 2012


MEN'S DIVISION:

SET
1
SET
2
SET
3
SET
4
SET
5
TOTAL
SETS
·       SBC
25
25
25


753
·       LPU
19
13
18


500
WOMEN'S DIVISION:

SET
1
SET
2
SET
3
SET
4
SET
5
TOTAL
SETS
·       SBC
21
13
16


500
·      LPU
25
25
25
   

753

BEDA-PERPETUAL (RESULTS)

Sunday, January 15, 2012 0 comments

January 13, 2012


MEN'S DIVISION:

SET
1
SET
2
SET
3
SET
4
SET
5
TOTAL
SETS
·       SBC
19
25
19
21

841
·       UPHSD
25
23
25
25

983
WOMEN'S DIVISION:

SET
1
SET
2
SET
3
SET
4
SET
5
TOTAL
SETS
·       SBC
10
22
22


540
·      UPHSD
25
25
25
   

753

BEDA-MAPUA (RESULTS)

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 0 comments

January 9, 2012


MEN'S DIVISION:

SET
1
SET
2
SET
3
SET
4
SET
5
TOTAL
SETS
·       SBC
25
25
25


753
·       MIT
18
16
16


500




WOMEN'S DIVISION:

SET
1
SET
2
SET
3
SET
4
SET
5
TOTAL
SETS
·       SBC
25
25
25


753
·       MIT
16
13
14
   

430