D’Navigators are poised to extend their winning streak in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference as they face off against the VNS Nasty Griffins on Friday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
With a perfect start through their first three matches, the D’Navigators are keen to exploit the offensive firepower of seasoned players Francis Saura, Edward Camposano and Jayvee Sumagaysay in their 6 p.m. match, aiming to match the Cignal HD Spikers’ 4-0 record.
Meanwhile, the Griffins, searching for their first victory in three games, will look towards Kenneth Culabat and Wewe Medina to spearhead their efforts.
Despite their impressive start, D’Navigators head coach Boyet Delmoro anticipates further growth from his team, especially in preparation for their upcoming encounters with the top contenders – the Criss Cross King Crunchers, the HD Spikers and the PGJC-Navy Sealions.
Delmoro also underlined the need for enhanced speed and more effective blocking strategies to counter the formidable offense of their next opponents, notably the fancied HD Spikers and the King Crunchers.
“Need pa namin bilisan saka more on blockings pa kasi malalakas sa opensa yung mga kalaban, lalo na yung Cignal at Criss Cross,” said Delmoro.
Meanwhile, the Navy Sealions, buoyed by the top performances of Joeven dela Vega and Greg Dolor, hope to build on their momentum after securing back-to-back wins in straight sets against the Maverick Hard Hitters and the Philppine Air Force team for a 2-1 card, as they tangle with the RichMarc Sports 3B Elite Spikers at 4 p.m.
Kernel Ipulan and Kaiser Rosales, on the other hand, are set to lead the Elite Spikers’ charge in pursuit of t a first win in four in the season-opening tournament of the league organized by Sports Vision.
