VOLLEY

Cabstars stop losing ways

DT · Nov 14, 2026, 10:19 PM

Setter Wayne Araño’s superb playmaking leads AEP-Cabstars to a straight-sets win over VNS in the Spikers’ Turf Season 10 Invitational Conference. — Photograph courtesy of Spikers’ turf

AEP-Cabstars arrested a three-game slide with an emphatic sweep of fellow also-ran squad VNS-Laticrete, 27-25, 25-19, 25-16, in the Spikers’ Turf Season 10 Invitational Conference on Saturday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

The Cabstars, whose last three losses ended their semifinals aspirations, earned some measure of pride after bagging a second win after seven starts.

Wayne Araño orchestrated the AEP’s balanced scoring with 19 excellent sets, helping four teammates finish in double figures.

Dave Lardizabal led the Cabstars with a game-high 12 points, built on 11 attacks and one block.

Bembem Bautista posted a double-double of 11 points and 12 excellent receptions, while also adding five excellent digs for AEP. Leo Aringo and JD Diwa chipped in 11 points each.

The Cabstars endured a difficult stretch, suffering consecutive losses to Alpha Insurance, Criss Cross and National University-Archipelago Builders as they were knocked out of the playoffs race.

“I’m just proud of our team. We stayed focused and maintained discipline during training,” AEP-Cabstars head coach Kitty Antiporta said.