Defending champion Perpetual-Bacoor and Quezon dispute the first round pennant in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) women’s volleyball tournament on Friday, Sept. 20, at the Paco Arena in Manila.
The Lady Strikers, bannered by Perpertual Lady Altas of coach Sandy Rieta, collide with the Tangerines at 2 p.m. with the winner taking the solo lead after the first round.
One thing going for the Tangerines is that they are still undefeated in seven games while the Lady Strikers are tied for second with Rizal belles with similar 6-1 marks.
In other games, Rizal goes up against San Juan at 4 p.m. while Caloocan takes on Marikina at 6 p.m.
A three-way tie for the lead would ensue if Bacoor and Rizal prtevail.
Rieta is again pinning his hopes on Shaila Omipon, Winnie Bedan̈a, Jem Menor, Charisse Enrico, Min Min Sapin, Marian Andal, Cyrille Alemeniana, Camille Bustamante, Denise Lozano and Fianne Ariola.
The second round of the event starts on Monday, Sept. 23 also at the Paco Arena.
