CENTRAL Philippine University Golden Lions ruled the 2018 Hukbong Dagat Volleyball League after come-from-behind 21-23, 21-15, 15-11 win over Hukbong Dagat team on Sunday at the Iloilo Doctors’ College gymnasium.
Led by team captain Jason Gabo, the Golden Lions bucked a shaky start to stave off the host team and complete a sweep of the one-day tournament participated by 18 teams.
Also part of the Golden Lions team of head coach Giovanni Yu were Deo Ampardo, Kian Royce Andrade, Gifred Caoyonan, Jason Lloyd Dadivas, Paolo Doronila, and Francis Michael Espinosa.
“I am delighted by our performance,” Coach Yu said. “Aside from our stamina for playing consecutive games, we were also able to test the chemistry of this team in preparation for other tournaments.”
Completing the squad were Harry Flores, John Paul Guzman, John Reece Infante, Joven Malihan, John Peter Orbina, John Louie Sorgon, Ken Rhodmer Union, and Dan Miguel Yu.
In the elimination round, the Golden Lions defeated Mutants, Micro, Hukbong Dagat Junior, Cabatuan, and Jordan. In the quarterfinal round, CPU edged Bingawan before defeating Angels in the semifinals./PN
