CIGNAL HD easily regained its throne in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation Champions League.
The HD Spikers hit two birds with one stone after a 27-25, 31-33, 25-16, 25-18 win over the Iloilo D’Navigators to reign supreme in the PNVF Champions League men’s division over the weekend at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
With a perfect 5-0 campaign, the HD Spikers clinched their second title in the PNVF and avenged the tough defeat of their women counterparts against Petro Gazz in the women’s final last week.
“It’s very fulfilling, last year we lost, we revamped with young, enthusiastic and eager players who want to be champions,” Cignal HD coach Dexter Clamor said. “It’s definitely a satisfying and happy feeling.”
National men’s team spiker Joshua Umandal starred with a 28-point eruption on 23 attacks, four blocks and an ace–numbers that earned him MVP honors.
He was also named the First Best Outside Hitter with teammates JP Bugaoan (Second Best Middle Blocker), who dropped 23 points in against Iloilo, and Gabriel EJ Casana (Best Setter) joining him in the Dream Team.
