What was once a dream turned into reality for Vince Lorenzo last Friday.
The AEP-Cabstars defensive ace found himself in an unusual but unforgettable role during the 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase.
In the Spikers’ Turf All-Star Game, Lorenzo was thrust into rare attacking situations and even managed to score a point, marking a special moment for a defensive specialist more accustomed to keeping rallies alive than finishing them.
At one point, the libero was even seen lobbying from the sidelines, calling out to Team Power head coach Sydney Calderon and asking for a chance to attack.
The lighthearted moment escalated further when Lorenzo found himself in a playful “competition” with teammate Menard Guerrero. Both liberos were allowed to be on the floor at the same time under All-Star rules, and both were eager to take the same attacking opportunity.
“Parang ano na yun eh. Sa aming mga libero, parang fantasy na yun na makapalo,” said the three-time Spikers’ Turf Best Libero after helping Team Power secure a win over Team Passion at the Candon City Arena.
“Tapos sa ganung kadaming tao, papalo ka tapos nakapatay ka pa ng simpleng bola. Sobrang saya kasi kahit papaano na-experience din naming mga libero makapalo sa All-Star pa, ‘di ba?” he added.
He also shared how meaningful it was to reconnect on the court with familiar faces such as Jude Garcia and Noel Kampton, among others, describing the All-Star setup as a reunion of sorts.
“Yung pakiramdam ko, parang bumalik yung dating teammates ko kasi naging teammates ko sila before, lalo na si Kuya Jude sa FEU. Eto si Noel, Perpetual High School pa,” Lorenzo said.
“Thankful din ako na naging player ako ni Coach Sydney. Masarap sa pakiramdam—naglaro ka ng walang pressure, GV lang.”
