Catmon sweeps rivals for cluster V tiara

Catmon recorded a 3-0 sweep to grab cluster V title in the 3rd Governor Gwen Garcia Unity Volleyball Cup for Women at Borbon Sports Complex the other day.

The victory gives Catmon the right to represent cluster V in the cluster championship scheduled later in the year. The second slot went to Sogod, who finished behind Catmon.

Catmon had to overcome first set losses in both its elimination and final matches with Sogod to win the coveted title.

The team bucked an opening set loss to Sogod to prevail, 23-25, 25-13, 25-13 to rule bracket A in the elimination. Then in the final, Catmon, again gave up the first set, but recovered in time for a 20-25, 25-20, 25-19 victory.

The only easy time Catmon had was after a walkover win over San Fernando in the crossover semifinal that allowed them to cool their heels before the final match.

Sogod booked the ticket to the final after disposing off Pilar 25-19, 25-19 in the other semifinal game. Pilar had finished on top of bracket B with a 3-0 win-loss card but couldn’t match Sogod’s firepower in their semifinal encounter.

San Fernando finished second to Pilar in bracket B but didn’t have enough players for its game with Catmon, giving the latter a free-ride to the finals.—Caecent No-ot Magsumbol