"The Force"

"The Force" Shaira Gonzales (no. 4) of FEU spikes over UST defenders

On Focus PAYBACK TIME FOR FEU

FEU Lady Tams

It's payback time.
This is what Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws is aiming for as they battle bitter rival University of Sto. Tomas Tigresses 4:00 pm in the quarterfinals initial kickoff of the Shakey's V-league at The Arena in San Juan City.

The Lady Tams has absorbed a heartbreaking loss against the Tigresses who fought back from a seven-point deficit in the 4th set of their elimination round duel and snatched the game.

FEU will rely on their fatal four- Rachel Daquis, Macaila Morada, Cherry Vivas and Shaira Gonzales while leading the pact are guest players Mayette Carolino and Tina Salak.

It will also be a faceoff between the Carolino sisters as Michelle Carolino fronts the attack of UST Lady Tigresses along side with no.4 top scorer Jean Balse. Backing them up will be captain Aiza Maizo, Maika Ortiz, Bernice Co and Rhea Dimaculangan.

In the first game, provincial team USJ-R Lady Jaguars will test their power against powerhouse San Sebastian Lady Stags at 2 pm.

"Captain Ice"

Silent but deadly!

Venus Bernal is gone and it's over for UST.

Wait... Think again!

Aiza Maizo is out to prove you all wrong. She maybe underrated as what some folks would describe her presence but you should know that this gal is just a silent operator. She has once made the top lists of the best scorers and best blockers in the UAAP Volleyball tournament.

Maizo is a southpaw. So better be ready to defend because a southpaw can be a deadly threat. She can bury you down when she winds up for a kill. This hard hitting captain has so much to offer- and you haven't seen more yet.

Brick by brick she's building the empire of University of Sto. Tomas Tigresses that whoever will try to blight, better have a second thought. Just like a timed bomb- she can explode when you least expect.

Roar Captain, roar!

SKETCHPAD

It's Quarterfinals folks! Your team has come this far. They must stay focus and determine if they want to get that championship.

Below are my personal insights. Take it or leave. It's up to you.

ADAMSON UNIVERSITY LADY FALCONS
- More set variations from Joan Botor-Carpio.
- make Nerissa Bautista a steady threat.
- more quicks from Sang Laguilles.
- floor defense is necessary.

FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY LADY TAMS
- Mayette Carolino must stay consistent on floor defense. More setplays for her.
- make the most of Tina Salak's excellent sets.
- power control from Cherry May Vivas.
- don't be overconfident when leading the scoreboard.
- Macaila Morada, Shaira Gonzales and Rachel Daquis must stay deadly in offense.

SAN SEBASTIAN COLLEGE LADY STAGS
- do not rely too much on Jeng Bualee.
- Suzanne Roces must step up.
- Laurence Latigay and Sasa Devanadera must stay on target.

UNIVERSITY OF STO. TOMAS LADY TIGRESSES
- improve reception.
- capitalize on Michelle Carolino.
- give Aiza Maizo more plays.
- Rhea Dimaculangan must stay in shape.
- maximize Mary Jean Balse.

Here you go. I hope it helps. Goodluck gals!

"The Great Hope" versus "The Blaze"

Ateneo's middle hitter Gretchen Ho (no. 3) goes up for a block against Nerissa Bautista (no. 11) of Adamson