DEFENDING champion Cignal, with a revamped lineup, sets the stage for its title-retention campaign, facing PGJC-Navy while Air Force tests Richmarc Sports 3B’s mettle in a pair of riveting matches kicking off the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference today, Wednesday, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Despite missing key players from the previous season, the HD Spikers remain a formidable force, led by last year’s Open MVP Jau Umandal and top acquisition Bryan Bagunas, who, however, is still with Win Streak in Taiwan’s Top Volleyball League.
They collide with a motivated Navy side, anchored by the veteran duo of Joeven dela Vega and Greg Dolor and handled by new coach George Pascua.
The game is set at 6 p.m.
Cignal mentor Dexter Clamor expressed excitement about the expanded roster of participating teams but is determined to defend their crown. Adding depth to the squad are Ron Rosales, Cian Silang, Giles Torres, Nas Gwaza, Vince Lorenzo, and Madz Gampong.
“We are very much excited for this conference kasi mas maraming teams na kasali and, of course, we will do our best to defend our crown,” said Clamor.