Foton faces stern test vs F2 Logistics

Defending champion Foton and unbeaten leader F2 Logistics clash with lightweight foes Saturday hoping to gather enough momentum for the pivotal phase of the Chooks To Go-Philippine Superliga Grand Prix at De La Salle Lipa Sentrum.

Foton, stung by Petron last time around, is expected to vent its ire on Sta. Lucia at 4 p.m., while F2 Logistics deals with winless Victoria Sports-UST at 6 p.m. in the double-header that is dubbed ““Laro Para Sa Marawi.”

The Cargo Movers took a hiatus but it hardly showed after they thrashed the Generika-Ayala Lifesavers (25-21, 25-17, 25-17) last Thursday.

American import Kennedy Bryan and Venezuelan Maria Jose Perez led the Cargo Movers in that match along with locals Aby Marano and Majoy Baron.

Naturally, they will be the focus of the Tigresses who are sharpening their skills ahead of the UAAP competitions slated next year.

Victoria Sports-UST coach Jan Paul Doloiras is not bothered by the 0-3 start as he is not expecting too much from his team that is seeing action in the league minus stars Cherry Rondina and EJ Laure.

Rondina is with Petron, while Laure suits up for Foton.

“Good things happen when you work hard,” said Doloiras. “They may be taller and stronger than us, but rest assured that we will go there to work hard and give our best.”

After all, all the Tigresses have to do is make sure they don’t finish last among the nine teams as the top eight squads make it to the do-or-die quarterfinals.

With the pressure of a winning streak removed, the Tornadoes hopes to blow away the Lady Realtors’ shaky campaign.