Pinoy Spikers (Philippine Spike)

RIZAL Technological University leaned on the imposing presence of six-foot spiker Janette Doria as it repeated over three-time finalist La Salle-Dasmarinas, 19-25, 25-17, 18-25, 25-21, 15-7, to win the 18th National Capital Region Athletic Association (NCRAA) women’s volleyball title via a two-game sweep at its own home court – the RTU gym in Mandaluyong.

Doria’s aggressive plays at the frontline enabled the Lady Thunder to bounce back from first- and third-set losses and sweep their best-of-three title series with the Lady Patriots yesterday.

The Lady Thunder, playing without coach Edgar Barroga, scored their second finals win over the Lady Patriots following a 25-21, 25-21, 15-25, 26-24 triumph in Game 1 at the Olivarez College gym in Sucat, Paranaque last Monday. Read the rest of this entry »

THE 2010 Petron Ladies Beach Volleyball Tournament returns to Lingayen, Pangasinan this weekend.

So is defending champion Jennifer Manzano, who is more than eager to retain the crown she won last year in the third leg.

Manzano will rely on her familiarity of the conditions when she plunges and her new partner Satchel Senupe plunges into action on Thursday at the beach front of the Purok Marcelo Resort.

The 5-foot-11 Manzano and Senupe will seek a slot to the Battle of Champions along with 11 other teams which are entered in the two-day spikefest which is supported by Speedo, Mikasa, the Sports Development Program of Pangasinan, Fern-C and Petron.
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