COLLEGE of St. Benilde and University of Perpetual Help stamped their class over their finals foes yesterday to stretch their dynastic reign in NCAA Season 99 volleyball tournament before a full-house crowd at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.
The Lady Blazers smashed the Lady Knights 25-18, 25-17, 25-18 to complete a third 11-game title sweep while the Altas bested the Generals 25-18, 25-17, 25-18 for a rare four-peat feat.
CSB also extended its impressive streak to 40 straight victories that included seven in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.
Jefferson Marapoc pounded in 18 points while season MVP Louie Ramirez and Michael Medalla scattered 14 and 13 hits, respectively, as the Altas wrapped up the series in two games and completed an 11-game season sweep.
Marapoc was eventually named Finals MVP, which served as a validation that he’s ready to take over the huge void that Ramirez would leave as the latter played his final game in the grand old league.
“Sabi ko sa kanya before the game siya na papalit ke Louie,” said UPHSD coach Sammy Acaylar, who was also awarded coach of the year referring to Marapoc.
