BY ABBY TORALBA
WITH University of Santo Tomas prized rookie Angeline Poyos doubtful due to a right ankle injury, the Golden Tigresses–including their coach, Kungfu Reyes–are fervently praying for a miracle.
“Siguro sa part ng mga players, maging inspirasyon pa nila si Poyos kasi definitely gustong-gusto niyang makalaro kasi nga na-experience niya na mawala ng isang game,” Reyes said. “Iyong nagkasakit siya so definitely ngayong finals ayaw niyang mawala ulit.
“Nasa finals na tayo, so kung ma-miss out niya iyon, sayang iyong experience itself na makalaro sa finals so hopefully maging motivation sa kanila na mag- step up, hindi lang para sa tao, kundi iyong grupo para manalo kami,” he added.
The Espana-based belles are facing a crisis after Game 1 of the best-of-three finals last Saturday against National University for the 86th UAAP women’s volleyball tournament crown.
The prolific Poyos twisted her right ankle after she stepped on teammate Em Banagua’s foot following a block attempt.
UST dropped the opening match of the Big Dance 23-25, 20-25, 20-25.
“Iyong bilin namin sa kanila, hindi namin hinihingi sa isang tao iyong output ni Angge, kailangan talaga magtulungan. Depende na lang sa ano sa magiging takbo ng ensayo namin, naka-ranking naman sila hindi ko lang puwede i-disclose kaagad kung sino iyong tao,” Reyes said.
