Cignal came through some smart plays and outplayed Petro Gazz, 25-21, 25-23, 25-23, Friday to draw the first blood in their best-of-three semifinal series in the Premier Volleyball League Open Conference at The Arena in San Juan City.
The HD Spikers drew strength from Riri Meneses and veteran skipper Rachel Daquis in outshining the Angels to also keep their record unblemished since the eliminations.
Meneses pumped in 14 points built on 11 kills and three aces for Cignal, which extended their winning streak to six games – a far cry from last year’s performance where they finished down the cellar.
Another win on Sunday would book the HD Spikers a championship berth against the victor in the Creamline-Choco Mucho semis affair.
Three other plays scored in double figures with Daquis adding 11 points including nine kills, and Ces Molina and Roselyn Doria chipping in 10 points apiece.
Cignal’s win overshadowed the performances of Aiza Pontillas and Grethcel Soltones, who combined for 25 points in a losing effort for Petro Gazz.