Wrecking Balls get last PVL men’s semis berth

Sta. Elena Construction gave Army the boot with a 25-17, 25-19, 29-27 win Wednesday to complete the semifinals cast of the the men’s division of the Premier Volleyball League.

League-leading scorer Berlin Paglinawan unleashed 20 points to tow the Wrecking Balls into the Final Four duel, where they will face top-seeded Cignal TV HD Spikers staring Saturday.

The other semis pairing pits No. 2 Mega Builders against third-seed and defending champion Air Force.

Isaah Arda, Paolo Publico and Israel Encina each chipped in 10 points for the Wrecking Balls, who also beat the Troopers, 25-15, 22-25, 25-21, 25-23, in their elimination game face-off last July 16.

“The boys were just determined to get the win,” said Sta. Elena coach Arnold Laniog.

The Wrecking Balls dominated Café Lupe at the close of the elims to finish tied for fourth with Army at 4-3, and force a sudden death for the last semis seat. Celest Flores-Colina