In a dazzling display of teamwork and determination, Trisha Tubu and Farm Fresh orchestrated a stunning straight-set upset against the formidable Chery Tiggo in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference on Saturday night.
The Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan bore witness to the Foxies' exceptional performance as they triumphed with a scoreline of 25-23, 25-22, 25-16, marking their second victory of the tournament.
The elation was palpable as Tubu, the standout player of the night with 18 points, expressed her joy at seeing every member of the Farm Fresh team rise to the occasion. Contributions poured in from nearly every player, showcasing a well-rounded team effort that overwhelmed the stacked Crossovers side.
"Sobrang happy din po kasi 'yun nga, bawat isa po ay nilabas po 'yung skills, at kahit 'yung mga nasa bench nag-contribute rin po sa amin. So sobrang happy po kasi naiilabas na namin 'yung gustong mangyari ng coaches," Tubu shared after the game.
Team captain Louie Romero's strategic playmaking proved pivotal, tallying 27 excellent sets and two crucial points. The one-hour, 36-minute contest featured a total of 10 players scoring for Farm Fresh, with Caitlyn Viray and Pia Ildefonso making significant contributions in the final set.
Tubu credited the coaching staff for devising an effective game plan and preparing them against the tough Crossovers. She also expressed gratitude to team owner Frank Lao for his consistent motivation and confidence-building.
“May gameplan po kasi kaming ginawa, so nag-stick lang po ako doon, kung ano po 'yung sinasabi ng coaches, saan 'yung ta-targetin ko, saan 'yung ibo-block ko. Thankfully po nasunod 'yung game plan namin,” Tubu explained.
Looking ahead, the former Adamson University star is hopeful that the team can maintain its momentum as they gear up for a showdown against the Brooke Van Sickle-led Petro Gazz on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. at the Philsports Arena.
“Magandang motivation po ito para sa next game po namin kasi 'yun nga same system. Probably po same lang po 'yung pattern namin. So pag-aaralan po namin kung saan kami mas makaka-gain ng maraming points," Tubu concluded, leaving fans eager for the continuation of Farm Fresh's impressive journey in the league.
