Army, Cagayan renew Shakey’s V-L rivalry

Powerhouse teams Army and Cagayan Valley renew their rivalry today with the Lady Troopers shooting for a title berth in the women’s division of the Shakey’s V-League Season 11 Third Conference at Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.

The Lady Troopers are gunning for a fifth straight win in the 6 p.m. duel with the Lady Rising Suns who are also attempting to strengthen their bid to nail a berth in the championship round.

Instituto Estetico Manila also tries to nail the first finals seat in the inaugural men’s play as it collides with a struggling Far Eastern U side in the 4 p.m. opener.

Tied with Systema Tooth and Gum Care, the Volley Masters are looking for a repeat win over the Tamaraws, whom they drubbed in straight sets in the first round.

Despite a 1-3 record, FEU remains in the hunt for a finals berth, although it would need two losses by either IEM or Systema for the Tams to gain a playoff for the last finals berth.

With a 2-1 record, Cagayan is hard pressed to avenge its five-set loss to Army in the first round.

The Lady Rising Suns, who wasted a one-set lead in losing to the Lady Troopers last Oct. 7, are hoping to stay in the hunt with three more play dates left in the double-round eliminations.

Cagayan is actually seeking a third straight win, following victories over PLDT Home Telpad and Meralco. And the Lady Rising Suns will offer the Lady Troopers a far fiercer look with Thai standouts Saengmuang Patcharee and Amporn Hyapha reinforcing Cagayan Valley.

Rachel Ann Daquis returns after missing the team’s last game against Meralco last Sunday. Cedelf P. Tupas