Momentum can swiftly turn the tides of fortune.
Savouge Aesthetics, once seemingly adrift in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference, has staged a remarkable resurgence, igniting hopes of a late playoff charge.
The journey of the Spin Doctors began with uncertainty, stumbling in the initial stages of the tournament under the glare of Sports Vision's spotlight.
Three consecutive defeats threatened to dampen spirits and dim prospects. However, adversity often serves as the crucible for resilience.
Their defining moment arrived in a grueling encounter against PGJC-Navy, a match that stretched to the brink of exhaustion. Despite falling short, Savouge exhibited a tenacity that foreshadowed their impending revival.
Then, like a phoenix from the ashes, Savouge ignited a remarkable streak.
Three consecutive victories, each more emphatic than the last, saw them dispatch Philippine Air Force, Richmarc Sports 3B, and Maverick with clinical precision.
Straight sets victories punctuated their resurgence, signaling not just a return to form but a statement of intent.
For team captain Lorenz Señoron, the turnaround was emblematic of the team's evolution.
“Isa sa nakita kong pagbabago ay talagang mas lumalaban na kami ngayon,” said Señoron on Sunday after their win over the Hard Hitters.
“Mas pinagtrabahuhan kasi namin yung jelling ng team nang sa gayon ay iisa lang ang galaw namin sa loob ng court,” he continued.
The streak propelled Savouge to a respectable 4-3 record, tantalizingly close to the playoff spots.
Yet, their aspirations hinge on a daunting task: toppling the formidable Criss Cross.
With the odds stacked against them, Savouge finds themselves in the role of underdog, a position they are all too familiar with.
