On Focus: 6th Shakey's V-league Best-of-3 SEMIS ADAMSON v.s. SAN SEBASTIAN

One's victory is another's heartbreak.

Defending champion Adamson University Lady Falcons will be put to test when they battle 2nd-seeded San Sebastian College Lady Stags in their best-of-3 semifinals series in the 6th Shakey's V-league starting Thursday at The Arena in San Juan City.

Both teams will pour their hearts out in this battle of the champions- San Sebastian being the beltholder in the 5th Shakey's V-league 2nd conference- to prove who is better, stronger and deserves to be called the "best of the bests".

Reigning MVP "The Blaze" Nerissa Bautista will front the charge for the Lady Falcons alongside with Sang Laguilles, Jill Gustilo, Angela Benting and super rookie Pau Soriano.

On the other hand, San Sebastian will fire it out behind superspiker Thai import Jeng Bualee, NCAA MVP Laurence Ann "The Silencer" Latigay and marquee blocker Sasa Devanadera.

The Lady Stags appear favored to bag the series as they have beaten Adamson twice this conference. But the Lady Falcons are out to banner their "never-say-die" power.

"G. I. Jane"

Rissa Jane Laguilles
#4 Middle Hitter
Adamson University Lady Falcons

On Focus: IT'S ADAMSON!

Pau Soriano made a powerful kill as Adamson University Lady Falcons rallied from a 3-point deficit in the 5th set to dump Ateneo De Manila University Lady Blue Eagles, 23-25, 25-18, 26-24, 20-25, 15-11, in their sudden-death playoff sunday.

MVP Nerissa Bautista had 26 points including 20 kills and Sang Laguilles fired 17 hits to lead Adamson spoil the 11-7 advantage of the Lady Eagles in the final set and clinch the last quarterfinals berth.

Ateneo seemed to have it going on their way as they won the first set but fumbled in the next two canto and has to force a final set.

Thai guest player Keawbundit Sontaya was formidable with 24 hits to lead Ateneo. Rosario Soriano has 20 points including 15 attacks.

It was the most important win for Adamson as they restore their hopes for defending the crown. They will join Far Eastern University, University of Sto. Tomas, San Sebastian College and the two provincial teams- St. La Salle-Bacolod and San Jose Recoletos in the single round robin quarterfinals.

Pau Soriano and Jill Gustilo had 13 points apiece for Adamson.

"Wonderwoman"

Lizlee Ann Gata
#6 Libero
Adamson University Lady Falcons

"G.I. Jane"

Rissa Jane Laguilles
#4 Middle Hitter
Adamson University Lady Falcons

On Focus: SUDDEN DEATH SUNDAY ATENEO vs ADAMSON

May 17, 2009
2pm at The Arena in San Juan

Defending champion Adamson University Lady Falcons will try to regain its supremacy in the Shakey's V-league Season 6 1st Conference.

The Lady Falcons struggle in the entire elimination round and find themselves in a situation wherein they must win in order to stay alive and advance to the quarterfinals.
On the other hand, Ateneo Lady Eagles will try to snatch that hope and avenge their loss to Adamson in the opening showdown of the league.

With Nerissa Bautista back on track, the Adamson squad will be a tough opponent. But Ateneo, which showed determination in their last outings will surely rely on her superpowers like Charo Soriano, rookie Gretchen Ho, Fille Saint Cainglet, Kara Acevedo and versatile guest player Keawbundit Sontaya.

There'll be no tomorrow. Only one team will stand. Who will that be?

Adamson Univesity Lady Falcons

Offense: 7 stars
Defense: 8 stars


[Setter]
Jennifer Hiponia

[Open Spiker]
12 Angela Benting

[Middle Hitter/ Middle Blocker]
4 Rissa Jane Laguilles
Ma. Paulina Soriano
Ma. Lourdes Patilano

[Utility Spiker]
Jill Gustilo
Angela Quinlog

[Libero]
Lizlee Ann Gata
Coach:
Team Captain:
[Guest Players]
1 Nerissa Bautista (OS)
Joan Botor-Carpio (S) (replaced Janet Serafica)

[Notable Players]
Jacqueline So
Kristine Anne Dave
Janet Serafica
Rissa Jane Laguilles
Lizlee Ann Gata
Angela Benting
Ma. Paulina Soriano

[Records]
V-league Season 5 1st Conference Champion