Lyceum, Arellano aces proving real worth

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LYCEUM and Arellano University are on a roll in the 99th NCAA volleyball tournaments, thanks to the heroics of two rising players as both squads extended their streaks to climb the ladder in the second week of play.

Junior spiker Johna Dolorito of Lyceum and sophomore star Jiwen Sinuto of Arellano steered the wheel for the Lady Pirates and the Chiefs, earning themselves the distinctions as the Collegiate Press Corps’ NCAA Players of the Week presented by the San Miguel Corporation for the period April 16 to 21.

Dolorito, the high-flying outside hitter, displayed her attacking prowess with 20 points in the Lady Pirates’ 25-15, 22-25, 25-11, 27-25 win over the Lady Chiefs last Tuesday.

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She then followed it up with a double-double showing of 19 markers laced by 17 excellent receptions as Lyceum bested the Perpetual Lady Altas last Saturday 25-21, 24-26, 18-25, 25-22, 15-11, to remain unscathed with a 4-0 slate.

Together with the core of Jaja Tulang, Joan Doguna, and Venice Puzon, the Lady Pirates thus far are proving their finals appearance last season is no fluke, sailing steadily to the solo second place just behind reigning champion St. Benilde (5-0).

In the men’s side, Sinuto stamped his class to help the Chiefs take their fourth consecutive win since losing their season opener against Letran.

Sinuto, 21, was in his element to carry the Chiefs to three big victories against slumping Lyceum, erstwhile undefeated San Beda, and powerhouse San Sebastian.

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