Playing like well-oiled machines, Santa Clarita International School Inc. asserted their dominance in the regional youth volleyball scene after capturing the championship of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Under-18 Western Visayas Eliminations at the expense of Iloilo Doctors’ College, 3-0 on Sunday.
The Lady Primes wrapped up the finals with a thrilling 25-18, 25-21, 34-32 victory, earning the right to represent Western Visayas in the Visayas Finals in Cebu.
Both teams started the game with strong executions, but Santa Clarita leaned on the heroics of 5-foot-9 hitter Ryza Sespeñe who helped the Lady Primes control the match.
To recall, Santa Clarita entered the knockout stage with momentum after finishing the elimination round with a 4-1 win-loss record. They then booked their finals berth by overpowering Team Angels in the semifinals via a straight-sets victory.
The Lady Primes sustained their rhythm in the second frame, using timely blocks and strong service pressure to keep Iloilo Doctors’ College on the defensive.
The championed team include Rice Rayne Ureta, Rexal Ureta, Sofia Aryana Erika Tiñas, Aquesha Guinea, Valerie Ycoy, Juliana Camarines, Smol Simora, Rhiena Marie Sualibios, Arsha Marie Joy Pido, Jiuliane Marynz Castañeda, Jessan Salcedo, Krystine Anyka Amen, and Jandieh Abolucion.IMT Sports
