Rubie de Leon
The Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors tries a new strategy to strengthen the squad in future Premier Volleyball League tournaments by turning their team captain Rubie De Leon into one of their coaches.
The veteran setter will be part of their coaching staff for the remainder of the year as
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Published July 19, 2021, 7:34 AM
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Chery Tiggo guns for the early solo lead when it clashes with Cignal HD on Monday, July 19, in the Premier Volleyball League Open Conference at the PVC Socio-Civic & Cultural Center in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte.
Match is at 6 p.m. with the Crossovers seeking a follow-up of their 25-20, 25-17, 25-6 drubbing of the PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters in Saturday’s opener.
Sisters Jaja and Dindin Santiago are expected to fuel Chery Tiggo once again after conspiring for 23 points while defensive help will also come from Joy Dacoron, who made her presence felt against PLDT by dropping 13 points including six blocks.
STA. Lucia is also moving from the Philippine Super Liga to the Premier Volleyball League.
The Lady Realtors announced on Tuesday that they will be part of the PVL Open Conference tentatively set on May 8 under a bubble format at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna.
Sta. Lucia made the announcement hours after PVL president Ricky Palou confirmed that the Chery Tiggo Crossovers expressed their desire to play in their league.
SPIN.ph reported about the planned transfer on Sunday.
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Rumors surfaced in January that the Lady Realtors were talks with the PVL but the club said it remained committed to the PSL, even fielding two teams in the Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup last week in Subic.