Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

EAC

San Sebastian opens post-Grethcel Soltones era with sweep of EAC


With the Iron Lady Gretchel Soltones leaving the folds of the San Sebastian College-Recoletos, the Lady Stags ushered in a new era with another win.

Newly installed team captain Joyce Sta. Rita and the rest of the nine-women Lady Stags squad fended off the challenge of the Emilio Aguinaldo College Lady Generals in three sets, 25-16, 25-19, 25-16, Thursday afternoon at the Fil-Oil Flying V Centre.

Service was the main weapon that the Stags used to deny their opponents a decent chance at transition, as they piled up the leads in all the three sets. The red-shirts finished with 12 service aces.

Nonetheless, it was also San Sebastian’s errors — mostly from the same area — that gave the Taft-based squad confidence and opportunities in attack.

“Yun naging advantage namin. Pag pumasok yung bola namin, di nila ma-receive,” long-time mentor Roger Gorayeb said.

The seasoned coach, on the flip side, had to comment on their errors. “May singilan kami sa service errors. Madami.”

However, setter Vira Guillema just had too many options on offense, as the Lady Stags marched with the win in just three sets. The Lady Stags overwhelmed with 44 spikes as opposed to EAC’s 17.

Four players registered 13 points for San Sebastian, paced by Sta. Rita’s all-around production of 13 markers that came off seven attacks, four aces, and two blocks. Nikka Dalisay, Dangie Encarnacion, and Daurene Santos tallied 13 points as well.

On the other hand, Jaylene Lumbo topbilled the Lady Generals with six markers.

San Sebastian (1-0) will try to do better when they face Jose Rizal University on Monday, January 8. EAC (0-1) will tackle defending champions Arellano University on Sunday, January 7.

The Scores:

#ReadMore  JRU does enough against Mapua to extend streak to 4

SSC-R (3) – Sta. Rita 13, Dalisay 13, Santos 13, Encarnacion 13, Amponin 6, Eroa (L), Guillema 0.

EAC (0) – Lumbo 6, Magbanua 6, Tongco 4, Pablo 4, Chan 2, Yongco 2, Tasis 1, Binondo 1, Reyes 0, Medina L.

Grew to appreciate various sports from tennis to judo. True-maroon kiddo since the new millennium. Fanboy. Singer. Occasional sports writer.




You May Also Like

News

What started as a difficult week for veteran coach Roger Gorayeb has ended on a hopeful and inspiring note. After being relegated as consultant...

News

Capital1 is ushering in a new era as Jorge Souza de Brito returns to the Premier Volleyball League, just in time to lead the...

News

With Bella Belen officially entering the 2025 Premier Volleyball League Rookie Draft, Capital1 head coach Roger Gorayeb made it clear — if it were...

News

Alyssa Eroa is embracing a bigger challenge as she joins ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles for the upcoming Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season, aiming to bring...

News

Building on the momentum of a breakthrough campaign, ZUS Coffee has reinforced its roster with the acquisition of 2024 Reinforced Conference Best Libero Alyssa...

News

Thea Gagate lived up to expectations — and then some — following a stellar debut season in the professional ranks. The towering middle blocker...

News

Eli Soyud, Alyssa Eroa, and Chie Saet will join other standout performers as honorees in the first-ever Pilipinas Live PVL Press Corps Awards Night...

News

Alyssa Eroa’s chapter with Galeries Tower has come to an end, closing a memorable stint where she became the heart of the team’s defense...

Advertisement