Familian Spikers outsmart Notre Dame of Greater Manila
The Familian Spikers (under 18 developmental division) survived the grit of the volleyball varsity team of Notre Dame of Greater Manila last Sunday at the Xavier School, San Juan to produce a 25-12, 18-25, 18-16 finish in the 22nd Women’s Volleyball League (WVL).
Back-to-back attacks from Erin Navarro lit the Spikers’ flame to take the lead, 5-1 in the third frame. Determined Nicole Angkaw sealed their win with a spike, 18-16, despite a few errors exchanged that extended the thrilling set.
Denise Arroyo and Navarro attempted to chase the opponent with a service ace and attack, respectively, 18-24 but their competitor distanced themselves and forced a deciding set.
Angkaw’s service ace early in the first frame aided the Spikers in gaining momentum which was later followed by 6 consecutive service aces from Caitlyn Castillo. An error from the other side handed the 1-0 set lead to the Familian Spikers.
Meanwhile, Navarro and Castillo chalked up 10 points each for the Familian Spikers.
The Spikers stand with a 4-1 win-loss record in the said league.
