Blaze Spikers breeze through to semis | Inquirer Sports

Blaze Spikers breeze through to semis

/ 05:39 AM April 07, 2019

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Powerhouse defending champion Petron expectedly breezed by Sta. Lucia Realty, 25-17, 25-11, 25-18, Saturday to become the first semifinalist—deservedly so—in the Philippine Superliga Grand Prix at Filoil Flying V Centre.

In scoring their 15th straight win, the Blaze Spikers lined themselves up for a best-of-three semifinals against either the Cignal HD Spikers and the United VC Spikers.

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Though Petron kept its winning streak intact, the win did not impress import Stephanie Niemer.

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Niemer, who had 16 points,  said they could have done better despite the dominant win.

Kath Bell led the Blaze Spikers with 19 points as Petron needed just over an hour—and just one game—to march on.

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“We’re very happy that we’re now in the semis. But, of course, the road ahead will be a lot tougher,” Petron coach Shaq delos Santos said.

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