Petro Gazz's Brooke Van Sickle. Photo from PVL Media Bureau
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Petro Gazz is off to a strong start in the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference.
The Angels, despite giving away the extended second set, pushed back Choco Mucho in four frames, 25-20, 26-28, 25-21, 25-16, on Saturday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
Leading the charge was reigning PVL All-Filipino MVP Brooke Van Sickle, who fired 34 points anchored on 28 attacks, four aces, and two blocks.
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"I feel like we just wanted to come out with that grit and with that fire. I feel like, especially with the last conference, let’s just leave it all out there and I’m super proud of the team," said the Filipino-American star about their sweet beginning during the postgame press conference.
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"I’m proud of literally everyone, literally everyone. Everyone did a fantastic job today, the energy was great, and this was a very good start."
Fellow aces Jonah Sabete and Aiza Pontillas also came out strong, adding 18 points each, while captain Remy Palma also had 10.
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Holding a 2-1 lead entering the fourth frame, Van Sickle and company cruised to a 22-11 lead and never looked back.
Sisi Rondina, another PVL All-Filipino MVP, paced the losing Choco Mucho side with a quiet 18-point showing.
Petro Gazz will face PVL powerhouse Creamline next, slated on Saturday, while Choco Mucho could bounce back as it takes on Galeries on Thursday.
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