MANILA, Philippines — Cignal overpowered an old, familiar rival in Petro Gazz, 25-19, 25-19, 25-22, yesterday and claimed its fourth straight victory in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena.
MJ Perez blasted away with a team-best 20 points as the HD Spikers stayed atop Pool A and the best start in franchise history in the league.
“Ngayon na lang kami nanalo ng tuloy tuloy,” said an awed Cignal setter Gel Cayuna, who had eight excellent sets while sneaking in five hits.
It was also some sort of a payback for the HD Spikers, who were swept in two games by the Angels and denied their first PVL championship in their title duel this same conference two years ago.
“Gusto talaga namin makabawi not only sa team na ito (Petro Gazz) but the whole conference,” said Cignal coach Shaq delos Santos.