PGJC-Navy head coach Cecille Cruzada was happy to see Jemmy Entig step up for the injured Ronniel Rosales in the Sealion’s three-set win over VNS-One Alicia in the semifinals, Thursday.
Rosales, who had just recovered from flu, rolled his right ankle in the opening set which forced Cruzada to plug in Entig.
“Actually sir kagabi pa lang alam ni Jemmy Entig na siya yung first six namin kasi nga si Ron (Rosales) galing siya sa trangkaso,” said Cruzada after the win.
“Nung pina-prepare namin si Entig nung kaninang nagwa-warm up sila, sabi ko parang okay si Ron so i-try namin si Ron kapag hindi siya mag-click, si Entig yung i-pasok namin. So sinabihan (ulit) namin si Entig na mag-prepare siya,” she added.
Entig definitely repaid his team’s trust, providing nine points while also leading PGJC-Navy’s 6-1 finishing kick in the second set which gave them a 2-0 advantage. The Sealions eventually sealed the sweep, 25-23, 25-22, 25-22, over the Griffins to go 1-0 in the semis.
Cruzada also said that she was elated to see Entig step up to the challenge and embrace the pressure. She also hopes that her reserve middle blocker can continue stepping up in the games to come.
“Si Entig, malaking tulong kanina kasi nga gumana siya. Isa siya sa mga nagpagana sa team so masaya ako (para) sa kanya.”
PGJC-Navy (1-0) takes on the only team that they haven’t defeated in National University-Sta. Elena (1-0) on Saturday at 2:30 PM.
