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.
“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 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
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
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
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
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PLDT Air Force Home TVolution Power Attackers defeated Cignal HD Spikers in straight sets, 25-21, 25-21, 25-21, to take their second consecutive championship in the men’s division of the Philippine Superliga at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City Saturday night.
PLDT showed consistency for the most part of the opening canto and held on to a comfortable six point lead. There was a moment of concern for the Power Attackers as Cignal HD managed to pull within two courtesy of Howard Mojica’s scoring attack. Coming off a timeout, PLDT regained their composure, and Alnakran Abdilla’s back-to-back hits, including a facial on Cignal HD’s Dexter Clamor made it 24-21 in favor of the Power Attckers. Howard Mojica tried to keep it going for the HD Spikers but his drop off attack was wide to the right as PLDT Air Force took set number one, 25-21.
It was a close affair to open the second period until PLDT’s duo of Alnakran Abdilla and Dante Alinsunurin came to life to give their squad a 20-17 lead. Jeffrey Malabanan also contributed on both the offensive and defensive ends, nailing down back-to-back points off a quick attack and a block to make it 24-21 in favor of the Power Attackers. Ron Jay Galang hammered one down through the Cignal HD defense as PLDT took set number two, 25-21.
Up two sets to none, PLDT would not let up after starting the third frame on a 5-2 run. The Power Attackers’ all around play was on full display, and the opposition was left reeling. Cignal HD’s series of errors certainly didn’t help their cause and PLDT would lead by as much as nine. Finally, Jeffrey Malabanan finished things off for the Power Attackers with a drop down the sideline for set, match, and championship, 25-21.
It was a dominant run for PLDT Air Force, flying by everyone who stands in their way en route to an undefeated season punctuated by winning their second straight title.
Alnakran Abdilla led the PLDT attack with 15 kills, two blocks, and a service ace.
Jay dela Cruz was the top performer for Cignal HD with eight kills and two blocks.
SAN BEDA RED SPIKERS
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
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Cignal HD Spikers defeated Instituto Estetico Manila in straight sets,
25-18, 25-22, 25-21 in men’s division action of the 2014 Philippine
Superliga All Filipino Conference Wednesday afternoon at the Cuneta
Astrodome in Pasay City.
After a close game in the early goings, Cingal HD, behind Mike Abria
slowly started to find their groove and keep their distance from IEM.
Adam Daquer also stepped it up defensively for the HD Spikers, whose
block helped Cignal reach set point. Howard Mojica put it away with a
spike on the other side as the HD Spikers won set number one
convincingly, 25-18.
Cignal HD managed to start strong during set number two; leading by as
much as five heading in the latter stages, but IEM rallied and
momentarily grabbed the lead, 22-21 courtesy of Billy Conde’s attack.
However, the Phoenix Volley Masters failed to capitalize when Alexis
Faytaren committed a service error that tied the game at 22 apiece.
Holding a slim 23-22 lead, Cignal HD’s Adam Daquer then went to work,
both offensively and defensively; scoring the last two points of the set
which included a smashing spike right down the middle and an excellent
stop on IEM’s attack attempt, as the HD Spikers managed to eke out a
25-22 set number two win.
Looking to put the game away, the HD Spikers pounced on their
opponents, establishing a 21-14 lead. IEM made things interesting when
they scored three straight points capped off by an Alexis Faytaren
service ace, but Cignal HD managed to keep the Phoenix Volley Masters in
check, capitalizing on the latter’s mistakes and utilizing on their
rock-solid defense anchored by Adam Daquer. Howard Mojica delivered the
final blow for his squad with a spike off a block, giving Cignal HD the
game-clinching set win, 25-21.
Adam Daquer was named as the best player of the ball game with 12
points, seven of which coming from blocks as his defensive presence
behind the net proved to be the decisive factor in Cignal HD’s victory.
It will certainly be a huge boost for their confidence when they go up
against the number one ranked PLDT Air Force in the championship game on
Saturday.
Karl Ian dela Calzada had 12 points for the Phoenix Volley Masters, who finish the tournament with a 3-5 win loss record.
SAN BEDA RED SPIKERS
Thursday, July 17, 2014
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DAMAGED
facilities at the sand-courts of the De La Salle-Health Sciences
Institute in Dasmarinas, Cavite, caused by the onslaught of Typhoon
Glenda, have forced organizers to cancel today’s staging of the third
leg of the 2014 Petron Ladies’ Beach Volleyball Tournament.
Tisha Abundo of the organizing committee said strong winds and scattered debris have ruined the facilities inside the campus.
“The whole campus is affected, there is water in the track oval and
in the sand-courts. We will have to hold it on another date, most likely
next week” said Abundo.
The event will feature two collegiate standouts, who are coming back
to seek the top honors. They are San Beda’s Debbie Dultra, who will make
her presence felt with new partner Carmina Rebolledo, and Philippine
Christian University-Dasmarinas’ Alyanna Marie Gorospe, who will into
action with another teammate, Alicia Adolfo.
Other entries include La Salle-Dasmariñas-alumni Rosebeige Mendoza
and Shiela Mae Nanquil, San Beda-2’s Shannen Limn and Camille de la
Pena, Emilio Aguinaldo College-1’s Charmille Belleza and Clara Camille
Lozada.
Also taking part are EAC-2’s Yvonne Reyes and Arnie Yumul, Far
Eastern University-1’s Bernadeth Pons and Charm Simborio, FEU-2’ Rizalie
Amaro and Kyla Atienza, Letran-1’s Jan Carreon and Kathleen Barrinuevo,
and Letran’s Ethel Evangelista and Mikaela Lopez.
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collegiate standouts are coming back to seek out the top honors in the
third leg of the 2014 Petron Ladies’ Beach Volleyball tournament, which
kicks off Friday at the sand-courts of the De La Salle-Health Sciences
Institute in Dasmarinas, Cavite.
San Beda College’s Debbie Dultra and new partner Carmina Rebolledo,
and the tandem of Philippine Christian University-Dasmarinas’ Alyanna
Marie Gorospe and Alicia Adolfo are expected to make their presence felt
in the beach volley extravaganza, now on its 12th year.
Dultra, who reached the semifinals of a recent collegiate tournament
with Mona Diolazo, said the spikefest will provide her and Rebolledo the
opportunity to use the new techniques she learned this year.
Gorospe, who played in the first leg at the Anguib beach in Cagayan
early this year, said her exposure to stronger players has made her game
quite better.
“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,”
said Dultra during yesterday’s weekly PSA Forum at Shakey’s Malate.
For Gorospe, she hopes to get a feel of the game while taking on
younger participants in this spikefest supported by Mikasa Balls and
DLS-Health Sciences Institute.
“I did not expect to face professional and strong players in Cagayan. I hope to win games this time around,” stated Gorospe. Organizer Tisha Abundo, who graced the weekly forum with DLS-HSI’s
Karla Jay Soriano and Sarah Aldana, said they are privileged to have
players who are not only playing for their schools, but former student
athletes who are on the comeback trail.
“I’m happy to note that this is not merely a school tournament, it
also involves women who are returning to the sport even after they have
graduated from college,” observed Abundo.
Other entries include La Salle-Dasmarinas-alumni Rosebeige Mendoza
and Shiela Mae Nanquil, San Beda-2’s Shannen Limn and Camille de la
Pena, Emilio Aguinaldo College-1’s Charmille Belleza and Clara Camille
Lozada.
Also in the fray are EAC-2’s Yvonne Reyes and Arnie Yumul, Far
Eastern University-1’s Bernadeth Pons and Charm Simborio, FEU-2’ Rizalie
Amaro and Kyla Atienza, Letran-1’s Jan Carreon and Kathleen Barrinuevo,
and Letran’s Ethel Evangelista and Mikaela Lopez.
The opening ceremonies of the NCAA’s 90th season is slated to take place on June 28, Saturday, 11:30am at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The festivities, which will be organized by host Jose Rizal University, is going to be a dazzling affair that will serve as the prequel to the senior’s basketball tournament’s opening games.
“The best I can say right now is that we’ll be introducing technical and visuals that hasn’t been seen yet,” said JRU policy board representative Vicente Fabella Monday, June 16 in the league’s press conference about the opening ceremonies.
“You will see something grand in the opening,” he added, before mentioning that the ceremonies’ theatrics will be similar to those present in NBA events.
Following the opening ceremonies, basketball action kicks off when the JRU Heavy Bombers go head-to-head with defending champions San Beda Red Lions at 1:00 pm.
The second match takes place at 3:00 pm, when San Sebastian battles Letran.
On June 30, Monday, the action continues when UPHSD duels with Mapua at 12 nn, followed by a contest between Arellano and Lyceum at 2:00 pm.
But beginning July 7, Monday, onwards, all weekday senior’s basketball matchups will begin at 2:00 pm, with the second game kicking-off at 4:00 pm.
All Monday, Wednesday, and Friday games will be televised on Aksyon TV, while the second matchup of each game day will simultaneously be aired on TV5.
Former San Beda ace and former PNP top scorer Janine Marciano joins the Cagayan Lady Rising Suns while Frances Molina stays with PNP and her role will be key for the team's campaign this season. in the upcoming Shakey’s V-League Open Conference on Sunday (June 29, 2014) at the San Juan Arena.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS:
Ateneo de Manila University (Ateneo) National University (National U) University of the Philippines (UP) PLDT Home Telpad (PLDT) Cagayan Valley Lady Rising Suns (Cagayan Valley) Philippine Army (Army) Philippine Air Force (Air Force) Philippine National Police (PNP)
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