F2 Logistics guns for the top seed in the quarters

Games Today (The Arena, San Juan City) 4 p.m. – Cignal vs Victoria Sports-UST 6 p.m – Iriga City vs F2 Logistics

F2 Logistics hopes to erase the stigma of a recent heartbreaker when it guns for the top seeding in the quarterfinals today of the 2017 Philippine Superliga Grand Prix at The Arena in San Juan City.

Toting a 6-1 win-loss record at third, a victory over the Iriga City Lady Oragons in their 6 p.m. tussle would assure the Cargo Movers the No. 1 spot in the next round due to a superior quotient over the Foton Tornadoes and the Petron Blaze Spikers.

So far, F2 Logistics has only lost a total of four sets in the elimination round – one against Petron and three over Foton – to still make them a tough title contender.

Though reeling from a 17-25, 32-30, 25-9, 20-25, 16-14 loss to the Tornadoes that snapped their imposing six-game winning run, Cargo Movers mentor Ramil De Jesus believes they can bounce back.

In fact, De Jesus said the defeat gave them a glimpse of what needs to be adjusted heading to the crucial phase.

The top seed will face the eighth seed in the knockout quarters.

De Jesus will continue to rely on imports Maria Jose Perez and Kennedy Bryan, who combined for 42 points the last time, as well as local players Aby Maraño, Majoy Baron and Kim Dy.

On paper, it would be an uphill battle for Iriga City with its 2-5 card, but a stunning win for the Lady Oragons isn’t completely discounted and would give them a better ranking in the quarters.

Coming off a straight-set win over eliminated Victoria Sports-University of Santo Tomas, Iriga City coach Parley Tupaz is not losing hope of pulling off a stunning win with Tamara Kmezic, Janeca Lana and Saam Miyagawa leading the squad.