Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

News

Air Force scrambling to find replacement for Palomata


With Dell Palomata likely out for the remainder of the conference, Head Coach Jasper Jimenez said his second stringers must step up for the semis-bound Air Force Jet Spikers.

“Sinasabi ko sa [second stringers], ‘kailangan magtrabaho tayo kahit wala si Dell,'” said Jimenez.

The 6’3″ Aklan native will most likely be out for the Shakey’s V League Season 13 Open Conference because of her commitment to the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod, where she is an incoming senior.

“Actually prepared na kami du’n kasi ‘yun ang napagusapan, na hindi na siya papayagan ‘pag nag-start na ‘yung school year,” said the head coach. “So ‘yun ‘yung pina-practice namin: less Palomata na talaga kami.”

Jimenez admitted, though, that the Palomata-shaped hole in the middle of Air Force’s defense is not one that his second stringers will easily fill.

SVL-2016-Air-Force-vs.-Iriga-Caballejo-Yongco-0576 Air Force scrambling to find replacement for Palomata News PVL Volleyball  - philippine sports news

PAF’s Iari Yongco will play a bigger role to fill-up the hole Palomata leaves

“Unang-una, ‘yung asset namin na blocking, kasi malaking bagay sa’min ‘yung pang-intimidate,” he said. “Iba ‘pag nasa loob ‘yung Palomata. Mas maganda ‘yung galaw nila ‘pag nasa loob [siya].”

In their straight-sets win against Iriga, Jimenez put his back-up bigs to the test, shuffling between Iari Yongco and Angel Antipuesto, who combined for 10 points.

“Nakita ko naman na nag-step up lahat ‘yung second stringers ko, kaya lang, hindi pa lang nasu-sustain nang dire-direcho,” he said. “Ini-improve pa namin ‘yung sitwasyon namin.”

#ReadMore  Clutch Jia Morado helps Creamline escape Pocari Sweat-Air Force
Written By


You May Also Like

Alas Pilipinas

Eya Laure delivered a stellar performance to power Alas Pilipinas Women past Est Cola, 25-17, 25-21, 25-21, and into the semifinals of the 2025...

Alas Pilipinas

Alas Pilipinas Women took care of business with a commanding 25-13, 25-15, 25-20 sweep of Australia to solidify their grip on the second seed...

Alas Pilipinas

Brooke Van Sickle’s stellar national team debut went for naught as Alas Pilipinas Women fell in straight sets to regional powerhouse Vietnam, 20-25, 21-25,...

Alas Pilipinas

VIGAN, ILOCOS SUR — Filipino-Americans Brooke Van Sickle, MJ Phillips, and Tia Andaya will play for Alas Pilipinas Women for the first time in...

Alas Pilipinas

Even with a major international accolade to her name, Dell Palomata remains the same selfless soldier at the heart of the net. Fresh off...

Alas Pilipinas

The trio of Jia De Guzman, Angel Canino, and Dell Palomata shone brightly in Alas Pilipinas’ historic silver-medal run at the 2025 AVC Women’s...

Alas Pilipinas

Alas Pilipinas Women made quick work of a Sana Anarkulova-less Kazakhstan, cruising to a straight-sets victory, 25-21, 25-15, 25-19, to secure a second consecutive...

Alas Pilipinas

After a heartbreaking five-set loss to Iran last Monday, Alas Pilipinas Women bounced back with a commanding straight-sets victory over New Zealand, 25-17, 25-21,...

Advertisement