Tornadoes get Jaja back
Jaja Santiago. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Good news for RC Cola-Army: It finally got its groove back.
Bad news: Jaja Santiago will be back in action for Foton.
Article continues after this advertisementJust when RC Cola-Army coach Kungfu Reyes felt they have turned the corner with a methodical straight-sets win over Cignal, the Lady Troopers run into the Tornadoes today in the Philippine Superliga Grand Prix at Philsports Complex.
“Jaja’s return would be such a big boost to Foton,” Reyes said of the Foton ace, who’s returning from a 12-day training in Japan with National University. “So we have to prepare ourselves and be ready.”
But Reyes said they welcome the bigger challenge in the 3 p.m. match, and judging from their 25-13, 25-15, 25-10 disposal of Cignal last Tuesday, they are up to the task.
Article continues after this advertisement“That’s the Army team I used to know,” said Reyes. “While I’m glad that we’re gaining back our groove, we still have to work hard because the next few games will be very crucial.”
Cignal and winless Generika clash in the battle of lowly clubs at 12:30 p.m. —Marc Anthony Reyes
