PVL: Trisha Tubu lauds Farm Fresh's total team effort in upset win over Chery Tiggo

The Farm Fresh Foxies caught a big fish on Saturday night.

In a display of grit and unwavering resolve, the Foxies pulled a massive upset of the stacked Chery Tiggo Crossovers via a resounding 25-23, 25-22, 25-16 sweep.

This is the first time Farm Fresh took down a perennial contender, as the Foxies previous wins came at the expense of fellow league newcomers.

So, it should not come as a surprise that Trisha Tubu could not help but feel elated.

"Sobrang happy po kasi 'yun nga, bawa't isa po ay nilabas po 'yung skills and kahit 'yung mga nasa bench nag-contribute rin po sa amin. So sobrang happy po kasi naiilabas na namin 'yung gustong mangyari ng coaches," she shared.

Tubu carried the cudgels with a game-high 18 points, all but one coming from attacks.

Chinnie Arroyo provided ample support with 11 markers, while Rizza Cruz pitched in nine. Seven other Foxies also chipped in at least a point in the winning cause.

At the center of the scoring thrust was team captain Louie Romero, who flaunted her playmaking brilliance to the tune of 27 excellent sets.

It was a total team effort Farm Fresh, and Tubu  was quick to cast the spotlight on their coaching staff and team owner Frank Lao.

"May game plan po kasi kaming ginawa so nag stick lang po ako doon, kung ano po 'ung sinasabi ng coaches, saan 'yung ta-targetin ko, saan 'yung ibo-block ko. Thankfully po nasunod 'yung game plan namin," Tubu shared.

"So mga coaches po namin and si Tito Frank lagi po kaming nire-remind na lumaban lang at wag matakot tsaka tibayan sa court, puso."

The Foxies have been putting to heart the lessons being imparted by Japanese mentors Hideo Suzuki and Shimizu Mikihiro.

With an enhanced system in place, Farm Fresh is steadily developing into a much cohesive unit.

"Actually po 'yung training namin is more on basics po talaga tapos specific ang bawal instruction. Hinihimay-himay ng mga coaches kung saan kami pepwesto, kung saan 'yung iba-block namin. Lagi nilang nire-remind sa amin na simpleng movement mo lang malaking factor sa loob ng court," Tubu shared.

She then added: "Gusto nila din na kapag sa game mabilis kami, maingay kami. Lalo na siyempre Japanese system, gusto nila maingay talaga, ayaw nila 'yung tahimik. Lahat nagsasalita, nagco-communicate. 'Yung number one nilang instruction sa amin ay mag-communicate kayo sa loob para maayos 'yung galaw."

Tubu hopes Farm Fresh can build on this resounding victory heading into their match against Petro Gazz on March 14, Thursday.