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Foton absorbs first loss at F2 Logistics’ hands


Shades of the All-Filipino Conference Finals, the F2 Logistics got the best of previously-undefeated Foton Tornadoes 25-15, 23-25, 25-23, 26-24 in the Philippine Superliga Grand Prix at the Imus Sports Arena.

The defending Grand Prix champions were without star middle hitter Jaja Santiago and key bench players Cherry Rondina and Ej Laure, all of whom were attending to commitments with their respective university teams.

The absences were major factors according to F2 Logistics head coach Ramil De Jesus.

“Normal na practice lang [‘yung ginawa namin before the game], masama lang siguro laro ng Foton ngayon,” De Jesus admitted. “Malaking bagay yung pagkawala ni Jaja pag nandiyan si Jaja para silang kay apat na import.”

Still, the win over the league leaders served as a boost for F2 Logistics who have been inconsistent throughout the season.

“Goal ng mga bata ‘yon and nagsabi rin ‘yung imports na gusto nila manalo this game so ginawa naman nila nageffort sila,” De Jesus said.

The match was close throughout with the last two sets coming down to clutch kills and errors. Veteran middle blocker Aby Maraño served a key ace that clinched a pivotal third set then smashed her signature running hit to break a fourth set deuce and setup their win.

The former La Salle team captain tallied 18 points which includes eight big blocks. Cargo Movers import, Hayley Spelman managed 22 markers.

Foton’s dynamic imports Lindsay Stalzer and Ariel Usher did most of the damage for the Tornadoes, notching 23 and 21 points, respectively.

F2 improved their record and their hold on the third seed with a 5-3 record while Foton tied with Petron for first with a 6-1 slate.

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The Cargo Movers face league cellar-dwellers Generika (0-7) on Thursday at the FilOil Flying V Centre. The Tornadoes take on Cignal (1-5) on Saturday.

The Scores

F2 Logistics (3) – Spelman 22, Maraño 18, Galang 13, Ch. Cruz 12, Reyes 7, Fajardo 3, Dy 2, Kemper 1, Cheng 0, Macandili (L)

Foton (1) – Stalzer 23, Usher 21, Ortiz 8, Manabat 7, Dimaculangan 2, Araneta 1, Cerveza 0, General (L)

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Miguel Luis Flores fell face first into sports writing in high sch9l and has never gotten up. He reluctantly stumbled into the volleyball beat when he started with Tiebreaker Times three years ago. Now, he has waded through everything volleyball - from its icky politics to the post-modern art that is Jia Morado's setting.


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