LIPA CITY, BATANGAS—Jelord Talisayan showed what Negros Oriental volleyball is all about on Tuesday night.
Facing a stacked Global Remit squad, Talisayan introduced himself on the national stage. He led Sabong International to a 25-21, 25-21, 17-25, 25-21 win in the PNVF Champions League at the Aquamarine Recreational Center here.
The former FEU high school standout scored a team-high 18 points. He also had six excellent digs and six excellent receptions for the young Sabong International team.
“Isa din sa mga purpose namin ay ma-inspire ‘yung mga young people sa Negros Oriental,” said the 19-year-old wing spiker.
“Gusto rin namin na maging modelo para sa kanila, ‘pag laki nila, ‘pag gusto nilang mag laro ng volleyball,” he added.
Talisayan also relished the chance to play against seasoned veterans and National team members Ish Polvorosa, Joeven Dela Vega, and Jack Kalingking, among others.
Moreover, he just wants to prove to himself that he can stand toe-to-toe against some of the country’s most talented players.
“Good feeling po talaga kasi ‘yung mga idol ko pa yung mga kalaro ko. Dati lang po gusto kong maging kagaya nila at ngayon kalaro ko na sila,” said the pride of Guihulngan, Negros Oriental.
“Gusto kong patunayan sa sarili ko na kaya ko rin kung anong kaya nila.”
With the huge win, Sabong International moved to the second spot in Pool B. They have four points on a 1-1 standing.
They look to secure one of the two semifinals berths in the group against Pool B leader Team Dasma at 10:00 AM tomorrow.
