Shakey’s V-League: Undefeated Pocari Sweat sweeps Laog

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Shakey’s V-League: Undefeated Pocari Sweat sweeps Laog

Josh Albelda

The Lady Warriors notch their third straight win

MANILA, Philippines – The Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors shut down the Laog Power Smashers in an emphatic straight-sets win, 25-21, 25-16, 25-17, in the Shakey’s V-League Season 13 Open Conference, Saturday, June 4, at the FilOil Flying V Arena in San Juan. 

Skipper Michele Gumabao and Myla Pablo led the scoring battle with 13 points apiece, as Elaine Casilag scattered another 11 points to give the Lady Warriors their third straight win. 

The absence of Head Coach Tai Bundit who is now on an extended vacation leave, clearly spells no problem at all for the team. 

In fact, the girls have been adjusting well to the system of Assistant Coach Rommel Abella, partnered with the hands-on leadership of team captain Gumabao.

Nakatulong ‘yong leadership na rin ni Michele. Nakikita namin every training na pinupush niya yung mga teammates niya,” said Abella. (Michele’s leadership skills helped. We saw every training how she pushed her teammates.)

Gumabao fired 8 kills, 4 aces, and a block against the struggling team of Norman Miguel and Sherwin Meneses.

Ang mindset namin ay one game at a time. Hindi namin ino-overlook kung sino ‘yong kalaban namin.” (Our focus is one game at a time. We do not underestimate our opponents.)

Ang focus namin as a team ay ‘yong essentials para manalo sa kalaban like defense,” he added. (We focus on the essentials as a team like defense, in order to win.) 

The powerhouse Lady Warriors made a quick work over the Power Smashers early in the game and cruised down to the last set, firing sharp attacks from Pablo and Gumabao.They also capitalized on Laoag’s 22 errors.

Mylene Paat was the only one to finish with double digits for Laoag, scoring 14 markers. Gemma Galanza also chipped in 9 points. 

In the earlier game, Joy Cases spearheaded the Philippine Air Force with 12 points to sweep Baguio, 25-15, 25-19, 25-18. The Jet Spikers will next face the young UP Lady Maroons team on Monday, June 6. – Rappler.com 

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