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Orcullo needed to maximize Palomata, Reyes vs PLDT

ILOCOS NORTE -- Sta. Lucia head coach Eddieson Orcullo was well aware of their size advantage coming into the match against PLDT at the PCV Socio-Civic Cultural Center here in Bacarra.

So, he made it a point of emphasis to maximize both Dell Palomata and Mika Reyes against the struggling Power Hitters.

When the dust settled, the 6-foot-3 Palomata tallied 12 points built on nine attacks, two blocks, and an ace while the 5-foot-11 Reyes delivered 11 points in their breakthrough 25-18, 25-15, 25-21 win against PLDT.

"Ngayon nag focus talaga kami sa yun nga yung block and at the same time yung middle namin kailangan ma-maximize namin," said Orcullo.

"Kasi yung middle sa kabila medyo may advantage kami sa height, may advantage kami sa contact, so yun ang unang plan talaga na dapat gawin, ma-maximize namin yung middle."

Both players struggled during Sta. Lucia's debut match against defending champion Creamline last Saturday.

The former Air Force tower only had six points in the match while the ex-Petron middle was limited to just three points in the four-set loss.

Now, Orcullo is just glad that the two, along with the rest of the squad, are finally back at playing their best.

"Actually lahat, maayos yung game. Yung buong team maayos naman yung nilaro pati yung mga nasa labas nag trabaho rin sila," added Orcullo.

Sta. Lucia now stands at 1-1 in the standings.

The Lady Realtors will next face the Cignal HD Spikers at 3:00 PM on Wednesday.

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