LIPA CITY – F2 Logistics pulled off a dominant 25-12, 25-10, 25-6 win over Baguio City to remain unbeaten in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation Champions League on Sunday at the Aquamarine Recreational Center.
Kim Kianna Dy made 13 points for the Cargo Movers, who needed only 72 minutes to improve to 2-0 in the standings.
The Lady Highlanders dropped to their second straight loss.
Baguio City couldn’t find a solution to F2 Logistics’ strong start in each set, allowing coach Ramil de Jesus to shuffle his talented roster.
“We gave the other players exposure—just in case we’ll need them in future matches,” De Jesus said. “At least I see who I can get to in certain times.”
One of them was Ara Galang, who as a second set starter produced two service aces that pushed the Cargo Movers to an 8-1 start.
“I know where Ara came from. If you don’t know as a player, it’s so hard for the coaches to know what to expect from her right now. Time will come when she’ll show what she can offer,” De Jesus said.
Galang, who finished with five points and two digs, is trying to bring the old form that made her a fan-favorite at De La Salle.
“I’m taking it one game at a time, day-by-day. I’m focused on what I can contribute the team team,” Galang said. “I just stayed focused, not only every game day. I need to trust myself.”
De Jesus is now looking forward to their 4:00 p.m. Monday (Nov. 22) match against the PetroGazz Angels.
“We need to be ready against PetroGazz. They have a deep rotation,” De Jesus said. “We need to see their weakness.”
In other games, Tuguegarao-Perlas Spikers lost a set to a young and promising California Precision Sports (CPS) side but managed to keep its poise for a 25-20, 25-27, 25-15, 25-17 victory.
CPS took the second set but the Perlas Spikers were able to dominate the next two behind Nicole Tiamzon and Michelle Morente to rebound from a four-set loss to reigning Premiere Volleyball League Open Conference champion Chery Tiggo on opening day Saturday (Nov. 20.).
