Choco Mucho Flying Titans throughout a classification recreation in opposition to Chery Tiggo within the PVL Invitational Convention. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines — Caitlin Viray delivered her finest recreation to guide Choco Mucho to a sweep of Chery Tiggo, 25-20, 26-24, 25-15, for seventh place within the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Convention on Saturday at Philsports Enviornment.
Viray unleashed her career-high 22 factors, scoring most of her factors within the third set, the place they led by as many as 10, 18-8, and by no means appeared again to finish the match on a excessive observe.
“I’m joyful I used to be in a position to assist my staff. I’m simply repaying the belief given by my coaches,” mentioned Viray in Filipino after pouring in 17 assaults, three blocks, and two aces.
The College of Santo Tomas standout had a breakthrough efficiency this midseason match, embracing the beginning position in lieu of Kat Tolentino and averaging 11.7 in six video games.
“There’s stress however I selected to concentrate on what can I do for my staff and what can I enhance. I’m very joyful I helped my staff,” she mentioned.
Sisi Rondina ended her first PVL match with 15 factors on high of 9 digs and 6 glorious receptions. Setter Deanna Wong dished out 14 glorious units, as Isa Molde scored 5 filling in for Des Cheng, who rested within the classification match.
“Our mindset for this recreation is to win our final recreation. As a result of it is necessary for the following convention to spice up our convention,” mentioned Choco Mucho coach Dante Alinsunurin after successful 4 of their six matches this match. “It was a sluggish begin for us however I instructed my gamers to speak to one another, information one another, and make the required changes. Good factor, everybody related.”
Choco Mucho overcame a 3-10 begin within the opening set earlier than drawing the primary blood. The Flying Titans blew a 24-22 lead within the second body after Eya Laure’s assault and Imee Hernandez’s block on Rondina to drive a deuce.
Cherry Nunag nailed a fast assault to regain the match level, 25-24, adopted by Mylene Paat’s assault error to take a two-set lead.
Paat led the Crossovers with 15 factors off 10 assaults, three blocks, and two aces. Pauline Gaston chipped in 12 markers, whereas Eya Laure completed her first convention with 11 factors and 14 glorious receptions.
Cherry Tiggo ended its marketing campaign with two straight losses, ending 2-2 within the pool section and shedding the classification match ending up in eighth place.
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