Strikers rip Angels in decider

MANILA, Philippines — Bacoor hacked out a 20-25, 25-22, 25-17, 21-25, 15-3 win over Biñan Tatak Gel to stay within striking distance of league leaders in Round 2 of the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) Season 1 yesterday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.

Cyrille Joie Alemaniana topscored with 21 points as the Strikers pummeled the Volley Angels in the deciding set to score the gritty win in the nine-team league founded by former Sen. Manny Pacquiao, also the chairman of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League.

Alemaniana drew ample support from Winnie Bedania (15), Jemalyn Menor (11) and Shaila Allaine Omipon (10) as Bacoor firmed up its grip on the third spot with an 8-2 slate.

Last week, Bacoor bowed to Quezon (10-1), but got back on track right away with a sweep of second running Rizal (9-3).