Two weeks after pulling off a shock win over one of the league’s powerhouse teams, Savouge takes on a winless Chichi DHTSI side, aiming for a fourth consecutive victory and a share of the lead with DN Steel FEU.
Action in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference resumes on Wednesday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig with the Spin Doctos heavily favored to prevail in their 4 p.m. encounter with the Titans, who will be looking for a turnaround against their in-form rivals.
The Spin Doctors stunned the HD Spikers in five last Oct. 25, signaling the growing competitiveness in the league with collegiate team DN Steel FEU also making an early impression, going 4-0 to lead the preliminaries in the season-ending conference of the league organized by Sports Vision.
Sherwin Caritativo, who came off the bench to fire 19 points against the HD Spikers, is expected to play a more prominent role alongside teammates Hero Austria and Charlee Magpayo in their 4 p.m. showdown with the Titans.
With five consecutive losses, the Titans, led by Jonathan Sorio, will have a tough challenge against the Spin Doctors.
Savouge head coach Sydney Calderon, meanwhile, is focused on maintaining the team's momentum and keeping them sharp, especially with an anticipated high-energy matchup against DN Steel FEU this Sunday.
"Training pa rin kami kasi we have our strength and conditioning coach. Morning meron silang program for that, and gabi nagti-training kami," said Calderon.
In the 6 p.m. match, PGJC Navy shoots for a second straight win and third overall in four games as the Sealions face off against the VNS Griffins, who are currently 1-3.
Navy head coach Mike Santos stresses that his team, led by Joeven Dela Vega and Greg Dolor, won’t underestimate the Griffins, aware of the young team’s potential.
"Hindi pwedeng basta-bastahin lang ‘yung VNS kasi nagti-training din ‘yan. Siguro ‘di kami magbabakasyon. Magti-training pa rin kami, more on service at receive ‘yung ensayo namin," he said.
The Griffins, on the other hand, look to halt their two-game skid with CJ Segui expected to spearhead their bid in the tournament supported by ArenaPlus, Mikasa, and Alpha Insurance & Surety Company.
