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University of Perpetual Help Secures 13th NCAA Juniors Volleyball Title
Junior Altas triumph over Letran in decisive Game 3, reclaiming the championship in NCAA Season 100.
The University of Perpetual Help has secured its 13th overall title in the NCAA juniors volleyball division by defeating Letran in a decisive Game 3, held on June 8 at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.
The final match concluded with scores of 25-21, 23-25, 21-25, 25-17, and 15-9 in favor of the Junior Altas.
Despite a setback in Game 2, where the Junior Altas fell 20-25, 25-19, 20-25, and 21-25, the team demonstrated resilience by overcoming a 2-1 set deficit.
This victory restored the Junior Altas' status as champions after they missed out on a seventh consecutive title in the previous season, suffering a semifinal elimination at the hands of Malayan High School of Science.
Perpetual had previously displayed dominance during the elimination rounds, finishing with an unbeaten 9-0 record before advancing past the Arellano Braves in the semifinals.
The finals series commenced with a hard-fought victory in Game 1, where they won with scores of 25-21, 29-27, and 28-26.
In the championship match, middle blocker John Lat emerged as a standout player, scoring a game-high 22 points, which included 15 attacks, six blocks, and one ace.
Zyro Omos and Nathan Ciriaco also contributed significantly, with 19 and 16 points, respectively, while Gab Macatuno and Resty Santo added 16 and 12 points.
Charles Concino provided substantial defensive support, completing 18 digs and executing 19 excellent sets.
Meanwhile, Letran's effort was led by King Nimo, who scored 22 points in a losing effort.
Teammates Vergel Balajadia and Jasper Afgao contributed with 18 and 16 points, respectively, in the match that ultimately fell short of clinching the title for the Squires.
The final match concluded with scores of 25-21, 23-25, 21-25, 25-17, and 15-9 in favor of the Junior Altas.
Despite a setback in Game 2, where the Junior Altas fell 20-25, 25-19, 20-25, and 21-25, the team demonstrated resilience by overcoming a 2-1 set deficit.
This victory restored the Junior Altas' status as champions after they missed out on a seventh consecutive title in the previous season, suffering a semifinal elimination at the hands of Malayan High School of Science.
Perpetual had previously displayed dominance during the elimination rounds, finishing with an unbeaten 9-0 record before advancing past the Arellano Braves in the semifinals.
The finals series commenced with a hard-fought victory in Game 1, where they won with scores of 25-21, 29-27, and 28-26.
In the championship match, middle blocker John Lat emerged as a standout player, scoring a game-high 22 points, which included 15 attacks, six blocks, and one ace.
Zyro Omos and Nathan Ciriaco also contributed significantly, with 19 and 16 points, respectively, while Gab Macatuno and Resty Santo added 16 and 12 points.
Charles Concino provided substantial defensive support, completing 18 digs and executing 19 excellent sets.
Meanwhile, Letran's effort was led by King Nimo, who scored 22 points in a losing effort.
Teammates Vergel Balajadia and Jasper Afgao contributed with 18 and 16 points, respectively, in the match that ultimately fell short of clinching the title for the Squires.
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