New Cignal HD Spikers MJ Perez and Judith Abil were clear-cut contributors in the sweep of the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the PVL Reinforced Conference.
MJ Perez's triumphant return to the Philippine volleyball scene propelled the Cignal HD Spikers to a straight-set victory (25-18, 25-21, 25-16) over the heavily-favored Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference Pool B opener on Thursday, July 18th at the PhilSports Arena.
Despite missing key players like Dawn Macandili-Catindig and Vanie Gandler, Cignal unleashed a potent offense led by Perez's game-high 22 points. Former MVP Ces Molina and Chin Basas chipped in with eight points each.
Free agent acquisition Judith Abil shone on defense, registering 15 excellent digs and eight excellent receptions as she was converted to a libero.
Choco Mucho, hampered by the absence of Sisi Rondina, struggled to find their rhythm.
Import Zoi Faki led their scoring with 13 points, while new signing Dindin Manabat-Santiago contributed eight markers.