Junior Lady Altas clinch NCAA girls’ volley crown

University of Perpetual Help System Dalta made sure that there will be no winner-take-all match as it booked a 25-16, 25-21, 25-22 win over Arellano University to rule Season 101 National Collegiate Athletic Association volleyball fiesta girls’ division on Monday at the Arellano gym in Pasay City.

Elizha Sildo posted a game-high 16 points built on 15 attacks and a block to lead the Junior Lady Altas to nine straight wins en route to winning the title.

Middle blocker Isabel Baser added seven attacks, four blocks and an ace for 12 points while Sherrie Rose Acosta chipped in 11 points laced with five excellent receptions and one dig to underscore Perpetual’s balanced offensive attack.

Joycelle Casil was also impressive with eight points while Ramiel Panganiban chipped in six markers built on four attacks, a block and an ace for the Lady Junior Spikers, who drew 13 excellent sets with 12 digs and five receptions from graduating setter Jasmine Monte.

Perpetual coach Sandy Rieta was truly pleased with their title conquest, which put them on top once again since emerging victorious in Season 99 in 2024.

"I saw in them the heart and eagerness to get the championship in Game 2. In fact, they are communicating during our last practice yesterday,” Rieta said, adding that the title is dedicated to their team captain Jasmine Monte, who is already on her way out after exhausting her playing years.

"They said they would give their best for their team captain and senior Jasmin Morta who is graduating this school year.”

Catherine Chu dropped 29 points, four digs and five receptions for the Baby Chiefs, who settled for the silver medal after reigning supreme in the previous season.