Manila: Savouge Aesthetics defeated Volleyball Never Stops (VNS), 25-16, 25-23, 25-16, to gain a share of the early lead in the Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference at Santa Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna on Tuesday. Jhun Lorenz Señoron and Norwel Sanama scored nine points each as the Spin Doctors secured their second win after a narrow five-set victory over the Martelli Meats. DN Steel-Far Eastern University also has two wins over Chichi DHTSI and D'Navigators Iloilo. 'I always tell my team that let's do it one step at a time. So whoever we will face, let's just do our best. So that's all I told them. Let's not think about that ranking," Savouge coach Sydney Calderon said after the one hour and 23-minute match. Giles Jeffer Torres chipped in eight points, including two blocks, while Louis Gaspar Gamban had seven attacks. Vince Imperial made 12 excellent sets and Rikko Marmeto had 13 excellent receptions. 'We worked hard for our win today, it was a team effort because everyone was moving. You saw that w e entered all the players," said Calderon. Roderick Medino led VNS with 11 points on eight attacks, two blocks and an ace. Charles Jordan Segui and Christhian Olaes contributed seven points each. The Spin Doctors will try to extend their winning run to three against the Cignal HD Spikers on Friday at 6 p.m. at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. The Griffins, sporting a 1-2 record, will face the DN Steel-FEU Ultras on Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. at PhilSports Arena, also in Pasig. Source: Philippines News Agency
Wednesday, October 23, 2024