Erika Santos leads PLDT Excessive Velocity Hitters of their newest PVL win. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines — Erika Santos continued to thrive as a starter dropping 17 factors for PLDT’s fifth straight win, 29-27, 25-14, 25-18, that saved the Galeries Tower winless within the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Convention on Thursday at Philsports Enviornment.
Santos performed effectively hitting 15-of-31 on high of two blocks and had 13 digs whereas Honey Royse Tubino delivered 14 factors because the Excessive Velocity Hitters declare the solo second spot with a 5-1 file.
“There’s nothing new, I simply caught to our system and listened to educate. I’m competing in opposition to myself,” stated Santos in Filipino.
The previous La Salle Woman Spiker has come out of her shell as she emerged because the Prime 19 scorer of the league earlier than this sport with a complete of 47 factors constructed on 42 assaults, two blocks, and three aces.
“I’m grateful as a result of that is my first time to play as a starter and it’s a professional workforce. It’s an amazing alternative for me. However I received’t cease. I unlearn among the issues that I already know so I can proceed to step up,” she stated.
Erika Santos and PLDT coach Rald Ricafort after incomes their fifth straight win. #PVL2023
Posted by Inquirer Sports activities on Thursday, November 9, 2023
PLDT coach Rald Ricafort stated that they already had plans to provide Santos a much bigger position after they took over final January.
“Once we joined PLDT, I informed her that she can be given a possibility, the position that she has proper now. We’re grateful that she’s enjoying nicely this convention. Hopefully, she will maintain it,” stated Ricafort in Filipino.
Dell Palomata sat out as PLDT has been managing the a great deal of its gamers. However Rachel Austero stepped up with seven factors. Mika Reyes nailed three blocks to complete with six factors, whereas Savannah Davison additionally scored six in restricted minutes.
Palomata will return when PLDT takes on Chery Tiggo on Saturday on the identical venue.
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“Our latest video games ready us to work on our lapses and uncover our strengths,” stated Santos.
Galeries remained winless in six video games tied with Gerflor. Andrea Marzan was the lone double-digit scorer with 11 factors, whereas Roma Pleasure Doromal had 9 factors.
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