Adamson caps dominant stint with Shakey’s Girls volleyball crown
Adamson celebrates during the Shakey’s Girls volleyball final. Photo from SGVIL
MANILA, Philippines — Adamson stamped its class to rule the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League after dominating Bacolod Tay Tung, 25-20, 25-5, 25-22, in the winner-take-all final on Sunday at Adamson Gym.
The Lady Baby Falcons had another perfect campaign, sweeping all of their six matches in the SGVIL capped by a quick win over the reigning Palarong Pambansa champions.
Article continues after this advertisementAdamson also swept the UAAP Season 86, winning all of its 14 games.
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Shaina Nitura emerged as the tournament MVP, leaving a winning legacy with another championship before she moves up to college with the Lady Falcons for Season 87 next year.
Article continues after this advertisement“It’s not just special for me. It’s special for the team, coaches, our parents and the Adamson community,” said the graduating high school sensation.
“This is a very good opportunity for my teammates, who will be left. They gained confidence and courage for the next leagues, especially for (UAAP) Season 87.”
Nitura delivered 10 points off eight attacks and two aces in her final high school game.
Lhouriz Tuddao led the collective effort of Adamson with 11 points highlighted by five blocks, while Abegail Segui was also instrumental with 10 points.
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“I told them to renew the right mindset, whenever they are in doubt with what they do so that they can have a better flow of movement,” said Adamson coach JP Yude.
The Baby Lady Falcons, who convincingly took the opening set, unleashed a 14-3 start in the second frame before scoring seven straight points for a 21-4 spread after Nitura’s ace en route to a two-set advantage.
The Thunderbolts’ five points in the second came from the home team’s four service errors and only converted one attack point.
Bacolod Tay Tung refused to play a lopsided championship game, starting the third with a 10-6 lead before Segui scored back-to-back kills to take a 11-10 advantage and force a see-saw battle.
Adamson pulled away after Tuddao’s big block for a 23-20 lead before Nitura’s attack error. Libero Mariana Pineda’s lucky push put the Baby Lady Falcons at match point, 24-21, followed by Segui’s service error.
Setter Felicity Sagaysay nailed the championship-clinching 1-2 play to end the game in just 70 minutes.
It was still a great stint for Bacolod Tay Tung, which improved to silver after a bronze finish last year.
The Thunderbolts won five games before losing the championship, where no one scored in double figures with Rhose Almendralejo leading the way with seven points.
Meanwhile, Shakey’s and organizer Athletic Events and Sports Management Group Inc. (ACES) will stage the Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals in July, where the top three UAAP and NCAA teams will compete against college teams from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
The third edition of the preseason championship, featuring 10 NCAA squads and eight UAAP teams, takes place later this year.
