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Marasigan powers Cignal to rousing Open Conference debut as Perpetual goes to 3-0


Fresh from their Reinforced Conference title conquest, the Cignal HD Spikers showed no signs of a championship hangover, sweeping the National College of Business and Arts Wildcats, 25-12, 25-14, 25-18, in the 2019 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference at the Paco Arena in Manila, Sunday.

“Well actually, kulang kami. Sabi ko, kahit sinong maglalaro, kailangan magtrabaho talaga. Mahina o malakas ang kalaban, dapat patay kung patay. Animal instinct kumbaga, kasi kung mag-relax lang, masyadong mag-enjoy, o balewalain, baka talunin kami,” said Cignal head coach Dexter Clamor.

Despite missing the troika of AJ Pareja, Sandy Montero, and Peter Torres in their debut, the HD Spikers had enough firepower to dominate the Wildcats.

Team captain Ysay Marasigan spearheaded the balanced offensive attack for Cignal with 10 attacks for 12 points. Newcomer Alfred Valbuena chipped in nine points founded on six hits, two aces, and a block. Vince Mangulabnan finished with 14 excellent sets, while Manuel Sumanguid had 11 excellent digs and 12 receptions.

On the other hand, NCBA – who dropped their third in as many games – were led by McClane Rogel’s seven points.

Cignal star Marck Espejo only played in the third set, since he is still nursing a right shoulder injury. Pareja is still in Surigao del Sur for the BVR On Tour: Gran Ola, while Montero has yet to secure the green light to suit up for the HD Spikers.

Meanwhile, Torres will most likely miss the second conference as he is still recovering from a procedure on his lungs.

Also bagging wins were University of Perpetual Help System DALTA and debuting PGJC-Philippine Navy.

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In the nightcap, the Altas continued their hot streak as they disposed of the NCBA-Philippine Army Troopers in three sets, 25-21, 25-22, 25-10, to remain unbeaten in Group C.

“Actually, exposure namin ‘to for NCAA kasi we’re going to defend our title but I don’t expect na ganito pala ang lalaruin ng mga bata. Army is very good, Coast Guard and FEU are very good, it just so happened na yung luck nasa amin,” said Perpetual head coach Sammy Acaylar on his squad’s rousing start.

Louie Ramirez paced the NCAA defending champions with 11 points. Ronniel Rosales had 10 markers which include four blocks to push Perpetual to a 3-0 card.

Hero Austria and Joebert Almodiel tallied nine and eight markers, respectively. The former also collected nine receptions, while the latter had six digs for the Altas.

Army skipper Randy Fallorina had seven points. Karl Ramirez and Benjaylo Labide finished with six markers each for the Troopers, who lost their second consecutive game in as many games.

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Greg Dolor and the Sea Lions handed the Arellano University Chiefs a straight-set drubbing, 25-23, 25-21, 25-18, in Group D.

Dolor led all scorers with 17 points built on 12 attacks, three blocks, and two aces. Kurl Rosete made a living from the service line, tallying six aces to go along with these three blocks for 13 markers.

National team member Joeven Dela Vega chipped in nine points, while JD Diwa had eight to help the Sea Lions notch their first win.

“Siyempre yung preparation namin, although long way to go pa, umpisa pa lang ito. Medyo mahaba-haba pa yung tatahakin namin. Ang naging pagkapanalo namin is maaring ito yung maging boost para magtuloy-tuloy yung campaign namin sa eliminations,” said Navy head coach Bernard Manarpaac.

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Christian Dela Paz finished with 15 points along with eight receptions for the Chiefs, who now have an even 1-1 win-loss slate.

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