PETRON and F2 Logistics try to keep their hold of the lead when they tackle separate opponents in the Chooks to Go-Philippine Superliga (PSL) Invitational Conference today at the Filoil Flying V Centre.
After ruling the previous Grand Prix and Challenge Cup Beach Volleyball competition, the Blaze Spikers try to inch closer to another title as they gun for their third consecutive victory against Generika-Ayala in the 4:15 p.m. second game of the club tournament bankrolled by Isuzu, Sogo Hotel and UCPB Gen with ESPN5, Hyper HD and AksyonTV as broadcast partners.
The Cargo Movers, on the other hand, clash with University of the Philippines-United Auctioneers Inc. (UP-UAI) side at 7 p.m. The Philippine Team and Smart-Army clash at 2 p.m.
The Nationals, however, will be missing six players from F2 Logistics—skipper Aby Marano, Kim Fajardo, Majoy Baron, Kianna Dy, Cha Cruz-Behag and Dawn Macandili—while Petron stalwarts Frances Molina and Mika Reyes are also not expected to see action.
Yet, Head Coach Shaq de los Santos vowed that they would show up prepared and ready to roar for another impressive victory.
“We have to be more prepared because we’re going to miss players from Petron and F2 Logistics,” said de los Santos, who guided Petron to a Grand Prix title in May.
“But I still believe that the remaining players can do it and will give their best.”
But attention will be on the Cargo Movers, who are looking to gain momentum before their huge battle with the Blaze Spikers this Saturday at the Muntinlupa Sports Center.
F2 Logistics Head Coach Ramil de Jesus said the Cargo Movers should keep the confidence they gained from a fourth-place finish in the 2018 Sealect Tuna Women’s Volleyball Championship in Sisaket, Thailand.