Aduke Ogunsanya, a hometown hero from Dumangas, Iloilo, showered heartfelt gratitude upon her fellow Ilonggos as they transformed the University of San Agustin Gymnasium into a roaring sea of support for the PVL on Tour last Saturday.
Despite the sweltering conditions within the gymnasium, where the absence of air conditioning created a humid atmosphere, the dedicated fans wielded their fans to battle the heat and rallied unwaveringly behind Choco Mucho. The team emerged triumphant in a spectacular straight-sets victory over Chery Tiggo, leaving the ecstatic crowd in awe.
"Of course, we are truly grateful to the fans because wherever we go, their support is always there," expressed Ogunsanya, who, along with fellow Ilonggas Cess Robles, Jennifer Nierva, and Shaya Adorador of the Crossovers, received a well-deserved plaque of recognition after the exhilarating match.
"We never lose respect for the support they give us, so we are thankful, and we hope to show the importance of that support."
The former La Salle standout, making a pivotal contribution in the third set, racked up four crucial points to assist Choco Mucho in securing a convincing three-set victory with scores of 25-16, 25-19, 25-23. This victory extended their winning streak to an impressive 10 games as they gear up for the semifinals of the Second All-Filipino Conference.
Ogunsanya emphasized that carrying this formidable winning streak into the playoffs serves as a substantial morale boost for the Flying Titans, marking their first semifinal appearance since the 2022 Open Conference.
"Of course, it's a huge booster for us as we head to the semis. At the same time, our morale is high, and we hope to continue this momentum," stated the Fil-Nigerian middle blocker.
"We are not complacent because there are still many areas we need to polish, but I am thankful for this win and grateful for the contributions of everyone who stepped onto the court."
