V-League: Cagayan grounds Air Force, remains unbeaten

MANILA, Philippines — The long layoff had little effect on top-seeded Cagayan Valley as it continued its winning ways after beating Air Force, 22-25, 25-20, 25-20, 25-22, in their quarterfinals match of the Shakey’s V-League Season 10 Open Conference Tuesday at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.

The Lady Rising Suns, who returned to action after a two-week break, leaned on former University of Santo Tomas spikers Aiza Maizo and Angeli Tabaquero register their first win of the playoffs.

Maizo tallied 18 points, built on four blocks while Tabaquero backed her up with 13 markers.

Thai ace setter Phomia Soraya had 42 excellent sets that got Cagayan’s offensive attack going.

Joy Cases paced the Air Women, who dropped their second game in the quarters, with 16 points while former UST standouts Maika Ortiz and Judy Caballejo had 13 and 11 points, respectively.

Air Force has been on a slump after logging five straight wins to end the elimination round.

Cagayan, who swept through the eliminations, notched its eighth straight win.