What’s brewing?

What’s brewing? | Daily Tribune

Nolasco, who scored 15 points last game, eyes another brilliant performance this time against one of the league’s most popular clubs.

“We just have to continue the same routine during training. And of course, put in better work and more effort knowing we’re against Choco Mucho. They also have additional players, so it’s going to be a tough battle,” the reigning National Collegiate Athletic Association Most Valuable Player said.

Dela Cruz, who joined ZUS Coffee after her contract with Farm Fresh expired, is comfortable with her role for the Thunderbelles.

“I feel that I’ll have a better chance for growth here. It’s great playing under coach Jerry (Yee) because he allows you to know yourself more especially during the game,” the De La Salle University product said.

But bringing down the Flying Titans is never a cakewalk.

Although playing sans main scorer Sisi Rondin a due to her national volleyball team commitment as well as Alas Pilipinas hitter Eya Laure and libero Dawn Macandili-Catindig, Choco Mucho remains formidable.

Dindin Santiago-Manabat, Kat Tolentino, Maddie Madayag, Isa Molde, Deanna Wong and new acquisitions Jewel Encarnacion and Ivy Perez are all ready to step up for the Dante Alinsunurin-mentored Flying Titans.

“There’s no easy game when you face Choco Mucho. It’s a super defensive team so we have to be patient and focused all the time,” Dela Cruz said.

On the other hand, the Highrisers unveil prized rookie Lams Lamina, the top overall pick in the recent Draft.

The National University product will be sharing playmaking duties with Jules Coronel for the Galeries Tower, which boasts of good hitters just waiting to get their share of the spotlight.

Erika Deloria, Lycha Ebon, Jade Gentapa, Gayle Pascual, veteran Aiza Pontillas and versatile Alyssa Bertolano lead the Highrisers’ wrecking crew.

Its biggest advantage, however, could come at the net, where Jean Asis, Ann Roselle Asis and Roselle Baliton form one of the league’s more formidable middle-blocking rotations.

Farm Fresh, though, has the firepower to match.

Last season’s MVP Trisha Tubu headlines a deep and experienced Foxies roster.

Backstopping the decorated opposite spiker are Rizza Cruz, Ara Galang, Roselyn Aquino, Riri Meneses, Ces Molina, Mylene Rezanova, Renee Peñafiel