BY ABBY TORALBA
NATIONAL University-Sta. Elena and PGJC-Navy square off today for a piece of the lead in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference at the Paco Arena.
The match is set at 2:30 p.m., with the combatants keen on scoring their second win in as many games and join Cignal and VNS-One Alicia on top.
Ateneo-Fudgee Barr takes on Santa Rosa in the other game at 5:30.
The Nationals began their campaign on a high note after ripping Army-Katinko 20-25, 25-20, 25-16, 25-12 five days ago.
Team captain Joshua Retamar, Nico Almendras, Obed Mukaba, Kennry Malinis, and Jann Sumagui are expected to lead the way for NU-Sta. Elena.
The Lions drubbed the Blue Eagles 25-22, 25-19, 25-19 also last Thursday.
Navy will lean on Joshua Umandal, Peter Quiel, and Joeven Dela Vega.
Kennedy Batas, Amil Pacinio Jr., Jetlee Gopio and libero and team captain Lance De Castro will carry the fight for Atene-Fudgee Barr in its bid to crash the winner’s circle after a 0-2 start.
Santa Rosa fell short against VNS-One Alicia Griffins 23-25, 25-21, 25-22, 28-30, 13-15 last Saturday that dropped it to 0-2.
