MANILA, Philippines - Reigning PSL All Filipino Conference champions Petron Tri-Activ Spikers opened their campaign with a straight set win over the Foton Tornadoes, 25-19, 25-17, 25-21, Saturday, June 18 in San Juan.
Captain Aiza Maizo-Pontillas led the scoring for Petron with 16 points. FEU Lady Tamaraw Remy Palma and Carmina Aganon combined for 15 markers.
Petron dominated the attacks battle with 39 attacks compared to Foton’s 32. The Tornadoes recorded a total of 22 unforced errors in the entire game.
The Tri-Activ Spikers gained charge early in the game, leading Foton, 11-5 in the second canto. The Tornadoes attempted to fight back in the third set coming from an 11-11 deadlock, but Petron managed to sustain their momentum.
The girls of Coach George Pascua was also able to limit Foton’s towering spiker Jaja Santiago to just 10 points in the game. Another powerful spiker Cherry Rondina was also neutralized and finished with a measly 7 markers.
According to Pascua, this is a good start for his team who finished last season with a sweep.
Petron will battle Generika next on Saturday, June 25. Foton also clashes with Generika on Thursday, June 23. – Rappler.com
