By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA
Petro Gazz survived Farm Fresh’s second-set challenge to prevail 25-21, 27-25, 25-19 on Thursday, March 14, in the Premier Volleyball League All Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
Brooke Van Sickle unleashed her full might to finish with 26 points built on 20 kills, three blocks and three aces for the Angels, who stretched their winning run to three games and fourth overall in five games.
The win put Petro Gazz half a game behind pacesetter Creamline, which carries a 4-0 mark.
Jonah Sabete also shone for the Angels by unloading 11 points highlighted by nine attacks, while skipper Remy Palma and Joy Dacoron combined for 11 points.
Petro Gazz coach Koji Tsuzurabara lauded Farm Fresh’s efforts particularly in the second set, where they were challenged particularly in the defensive department.
“I appreciate the Farm Fresh team. It wasn’t an easy game,” said Tsuzurabara.
After directing the tempo in the opening set, Petro Gazz found itself trailing Farm Fresh for most part of the second frame.
The Foxies were looking at tying the match with a 24-21 lead, but Van Sickle and Sabete sizzled with down-the-line attacks as the Angels snared the set win.
From there, Petro Gazz resumed its dominance over Farm Fresh as it took a 12-8 lead in the third and never looked back.
Andrea Cruz was the lone bright spot for the Foxies after posting 11 points as hard-hitting Trisha Tubu and Chinnie Arroyo were held to eight and six points, respectively.
The loss – its third in five outings – kept Farm Fresh in the middle standings.
