MPVA: Biñan clinches semis spot, Quezon secures top seed

Biñan Tatak Gel during the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association.–MPVA PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — Biñan Tatak Gel barged into the 2024 Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) semifinals after making quick work of AM Caloocan at home, 25-23, 26-24, 25-16, on Tuesday night at Alonte Sports Arena in Laguna.

Shane Carmona sizzled with 17 points, nailing 16 kills and an ace to deliver the Volley Angels’ fourth straight win and become the third team to enter the semis with a 10-5 record after beating the visitors in just 80 minutes,

Biñan joined Quezon (13-1), which already secured the No. 1 seed and the first twice-to-beat bonus, and Rizal (10-4) in the semifinals with only one up spot left among three remaining contenders in the two-round MPVA founded by former Senator and also MPBL chairman Manny Pacquiao and organized by the Volleyball Masters of the Philippines.

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Backing up Carmona were Chreizel Aguilar and May Ann Nuique, who connived with their top scorer to overcome Caloocan’s tough challenge in the first two sets before taking full control of the third.

Aguilar delivered 13 points, while Nuique added 12 as Caloocan’s chances to the Final Four continue to fade with a 5-7 record.

Iari Yongco-Quimson and Dara Nieva led Caloocan with 15 and 10 points, respectively.

Meanwhile, Quezon clinched the top seed and prevented Bacoor from completing the Final Four with a 25-18, 23-25, 25-16, 25-18 win.

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Rhea Mae Densing continued to lead the Tangerines with 18 points, while Mycah Go dropped 15 points for their fourth straight win.

Cristy Ondangan and Mary Grace Borromeo also delivered for the College of Saint Benilde-laden team with 14 and 10 points, respectively.

Bacoor still has a strong chance to gain the fourth and final semis slot despite dropping to a 9-3 record as it only needs one win to qualify for its next match against Valenzuela (2-10) on Thursday.

Charisse Mae Enrico powered the Strikers with 11 points, while Camille Bustamante and Jemalyn Menor added 10 apiece.