The Manila Times

Cargo Movers shoot for third win in PSL

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F2 Logistics tries to tighten its hold of the second spot when it battles Sta. Lucia Realty in the Philippine Superliga Imus Sports Center in Cavite.

the Cargo Movers gunning for their third victory.

Generika- Ayala and Smart, victory when they collide in the double-header.

Petron remains on top of the team standings with a 6-0 (winloss) mark while F2 Logistics is quite far behind with 2-1, making this battle against Sta. Lucia very interestin­g and crucial for the reigning champion.

After opening their campaign on a winning note, the Cargo Movers suffered a little turbulence as they bowed to the Blaze Spikers in four rematch of the action-packed best

But that setback is now a thing of the past as the F2 Logistics put clamps on Smart’s gem of an import in Gyselle Silva from start to

Silva, the hard-hitting former Cuban national team player, was limited to her lowest scoring output - nedy Bryan, Lourdes Clemente and reigning Most Valuable Player Maria

“We forced her out of her comfort zone, which was a major part of our game plan,” said F2 Logistics head coach Arnold Laniog, adding that employing that kind of airtight defense against an elite team like Sta. Lucia will be easier said than done.

“We know that Sta. Lucia is a veteran team with a lot of weapons. As much as possible, we want to be at our best not only defensivel­y, but also offensivel­y, when we play against them. We will be ready – that’s for sure.”

True enough, the Lady Realtors will not be an easy foe.

In fact, in its previous encounter, Sta. Lucia displayed deadly form as it clobbered Cignal, 32-30, 25-22, 25-21, also last week.

Sta. Lucia head coach George Pascua said they are now starting to jell as key local players like MJ Philips, Rebecca Rivera and Pam Lastimosa as well imports Kristen Moncks, Marisa Field and Bohdana Anisova are now getting familiar with his system.

 ?? CONTRIBUTE­D PHOTO ?? MJ Perez of F2 Logistics powers through the blocks of Mika Reyes and Hillary Hurley of Petron in the Philippine Superliga Grand Prix. INDIAN WELLS, US:
CONTRIBUTE­D PHOTO MJ Perez of F2 Logistics powers through the blocks of Mika Reyes and Hillary Hurley of Petron in the Philippine Superliga Grand Prix. INDIAN WELLS, US:

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