A familiar face is back to reinforce Cignal.
The Cignal HD Spikers are building up for the PVL Invitational Conference.
On Wednesday, Cignal announced on social media the return of one of their own in Jovelyn Gonzaga, who previously played for the HD Spikers from 2017 to 2020.
Fresh from topping the World Beach Pro Tour with Sisi Rondina in December, Gonzaga figures to give Cignal a timely boost as the team looks to rebound from its lowly 3-5 finish in the PVL All-Filipino Conference won by the Creamline Cool Smashers.
"Masaya ako at nakabalik ako sa Cignal. Marami ako pinagdaanan sa team na ito," Said Gonzaga on her return to the team.
Gonzaga’s return to the red, black, and white could not have come at a better time. That’s because getting back to the top four—something the HD Spikers did in each of the three conferences last season—will likely prove to be a big challenge given the upgraded lineups of the PLDT High Speed Hitters, the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, and the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers.
It is a good thing then that the HD Spikers have at least been keeping up in the PVL arms race, first nabbing former Ateneo Blue Eagle Vanie Gandler about two weeks ago. Now, the HD Spikers are getting back into their fold one of the country’s most dynamic and dangerous opposite hitters. Even better, Gonzaga coming back to her old stomping grounds figures to be a real treat for Cignal fans, as they will get to see Gonzaga reunited with her best friend Rachel Anne Daquis.
"Makakasama ko na ulit sila at excited ako sa magiging kalaban namin this conference," Gonzaga added. "Ibibgay ko lahat para sa Awesome Nation."
However, it remains to be seen whether or not Gonzaga’s return, along with Gandler's addition, will be enough to propel the HD Spikers back to the top four next conference. Cignal fans surely hope so.