Akari’s Chienie Agad in the course of the PVL on tour Preseason Sport Towards Cignal in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.–PVL picture
VIGAN, Ilocos Sur — Going through her companion Ishie Lalongisip in her first PVL recreation was particular, however Akari rookie Chenie Tagaod soaked in all the teachings of her first loss within the preseason.
Tagaod obtained a baptism of fireplace being restricted to 3 factors in two units performed, falling to Lalongisip and the HD Spikers, 23-25, 14-25, 23-25, on Sunday at Chavit Coliseum.
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Akari’s tenth total choose mentioned she’s nonetheless adjusting to the professionals, which she believes that the UAAP was about energy, however within the PVL is “extra of being smarter and making use of strategies.”
Regardless of a dropping debut, Tagaod stays optimistic, staying affected person after she noticed Lalongisip rise from a bench participant to turning into the highest rookie of the All-Filipino Convention.
“What I discovered from her is persistence. Final yr, she wasn’t even a starter, proper? That’s what I take into account that I really want to earn my spot this convention,” Tagaod informed reporters in Filipino. “I even have seniors serving to me out, like Ate Grethcel (Soltones) who’s actually wonderful, and Ate Ivy (Lacsina), too. Having skilled teammates makes issues simpler as a result of I’ve obtained assist.”
Lalongisip meant enterprise regardless of dealing with Tagaod, becoming a member of arms with newcomers Erika Santos and Tin Tiamzon with 9 factors, eight digs, and 6 glorious receptions.
“We had been each stunned and tremendous blissful in regards to the first recreation, particularly since we confronted one another immediately,” Lalongisip mentioned in Filipino.
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“Wala munang jowa jowa (We competed in opposition to one another as if we weren’t companions off the courtroom). Our precedence was our respective groups as a result of volleyball is our job and we’re within the skilled league.”
“You noticed the end result, and there are nonetheless extra video games to return. I’m simply actually supportive of her,” she added.
Lalongisip and Tagaod, who final went up one another within the UAAP Season 86 final yr, will proceed to have one another’s backs after their first PVL duel.
Lalongisip, an Adamson product, embraces a much bigger accountability for the new-look Cignal after getting a three-year contract extension.
“My mindset now could be, I’m not a rookie anymore. I’m one of many gamers beneath Coach Shaq (Delos Santos) who’s anticipated to step up,” mentioned Lalongisip. “I wish to tackle a management position on and off the courtroom. That’s additionally serving to us gel extra as a workforce.”
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“This On Tour sequence is actually our preparation for the Strengthened Convention and the All-Filipino. So right here, we actually want to point out our greatest, so we are able to see our workforce’s full potential,” she added.
Tagaod, for her half, will proceed to get higher and be a superb match for the Akari Chargers, who at the moment are dealt with by her faculty coach Tina Salak.
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“I’m simply actually blissful as a result of taking part in within the PVL feels completely different. It’s a complete new expertise,” the FEU product mentioned. “New system, new coach… issues like that. It’s solely our first recreation, so we nonetheless have alternatives to bounce again.”
Cignal wraps up the Vigan cease in opposition to Capital1 on Monday, whereas Akari seeks to bounce again in opposition to Creamline.
