The Savouge Spin Doctors continue their strong start in the 2024 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference with a commanding sweep of the VNS Griffins.
Savouge followed up its narrow five-set win over Martelli Meats with another dominant performance, sweeping VNS, 25-16, 25-23, 25-16, to secure a share of the early lead in the Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference held at the Santa Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna on Tuesday.
The Spin Doctors' well-rounded effort was evident, with 10 different players contributing at least two points in their swift one-hour, 17-minute victory over the youthful VNS squad.
“Lagi ko ngang sinasabi sa team ko na let’s do it one step at a time. So kung sino ‘yung makakalaban natin, gawin lang natin ‘yung best natin. So ‘yun lang sinabi ko sa kanila. ‘Wag muna nating isipin ‘yung ranking na ‘yan,” said Savouge head coach Sydney Calderon, whose team matched the Ultras’ strong start in the season-ending tournament organized by Sports Vision and supported by ArenaPlus, Mikasa, and Alpha Insurance & Surety Company.
Lorenz Señoron and Norwel Sanama spearheaded the Spin Doctors’ offense with nine points each, while Giles Torres and Louis Gamban added eight and seven points, respectively.
Vince Imperial ran the offense with 12 excellent sets and contributed two points, while Rikko Marmeto stood out defensively with 13 excellent receptions.
“Pinaghirapan namin ‘yung win namin today, it was a team effort kasi lahat gumagalaw. Nakita niyo naman pinasok namin lahat ng players,” Calderon added.
Savouge will face a tough challenge as they look for a third straight win against the favored Cignal HD Spikers on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
The Griffins, who had previously swept the Master Butchers, struggled with consistency early in the tournament, dropping to a 1-2 record.
Roderick Medino, who battled flu-like symptoms in earlier games, led VNS with 11 points, while CJ Segui and Christian Olaes each contributed seven markers.
VNS will aim to bounce back in their upcoming match against the rising Ultras on Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. at the PhilSports Arena.