Cignal HD Spikers rejoice throughout a PVL preseason win over Capital1 Photo voltaic Spikers in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.–PVL PHOTO
It appears to be like like familiarity will probably be Cignal’s most important weapon this season.
After a profitable stint within the PVL On Tour in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, the HD Spikers have one thing to construct on as they chase glory beneath a brand new coach and a sprinkle of recent gamers.
“It’s simpler to regulate, particularly since most of us from Cignal got here from FEU, and it’s additionally Coach Shaq’s program. So it hasn’t been too exhausting to adapt,” mentioned Heather Guino-o on Monday after a 25-21, 25-22, 25-16 win over Capital1 at Chavit Coliseum.
Guino-o was referring to her reunion with Far Jap College teammates and former faculty coach Shaq Delos Santos with the staff.
Coming off the bench, the veteran wing spiker delivered seven factors together with two blocks, embracing the system she as soon as performed for within the UAAP and reconnecting to her fellow Woman Tamaraws Gel Cayuna, Gyzelle Sy and Buding Duremdes.
Delos Santos, in the meantime, benefited from that familiarity because it helped newcomers Guino-o, Erika Santos, Tin Tiamzon, Jessa Ordiales, Erin Pangilinan, Ethan Arce and Pearl Denura mix in because the HD Spikers gained their first two matches in Pool B.
“Proper now, our in-game choices and techniques are extra versatile as a result of we’ve got extra choices,” mentioned Delos Santos. “The impression of the brand new gamers is big. Even for our setters, it’s simpler for them to distribute the ball as a result of everyone seems to be able to scoring, whether or not it’s an influence hit, a reduce shot, or no matter fashion.”
“However we nonetheless have to maximise what we’ve got, as a result of we all know there’s lots we nonetheless want to enhance. The competitors will solely get harder.“
Guino-o vows to remain prepared for Cignal as they battle Creamline subsequent on July 1 at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan Metropolis.
“Coach Shaq reminded us that we all the time need to be prepared. Regardless of the staff lacks, we have to step up and fill in,” she mentioned.
Off to Batangas
Cayuna, who completed with 21 glorious units, mentioned the newcomers have adjusted considerably to the Cignal scheme of issues and the four-time greatest setter awardee is hoping issues will proceed to get higher.
“I’m joyful we’re enjoying cohesively even when there are numerous newcomers,” she mentioned.
In the meantime, the PVL On Tour swings to Batangas Metropolis this weekend with Choco Mucho battling Galeries Tower at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Batangas Metropolis Sports activities Heart, adopted by All-Filipino champion Petro Gazz testing Nxled’s retooled roster at 6:30 p.m.
On Sunday, the Angels tackle the Highrisers at 4 p.m., whereas the Flying Titans sq. off with the Chameleons at 6:30 p.m. INQ
