MANILA – Petron Blaze Spikers notched its 13th straight win following a 25-21, 25-12, 25-20 conquest of Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors in the 2019 Philippine Superliga Grand Prix at the San Juan Arena.
Stephanie Niemer and Katherine Bell spearheaded the attack on Thursday for the defending champions, which equaled its record 13-game winning streak during their PSL All-Filipino title conquest in 2015 and 2017.
Niemer unloaded 17 kills, three blocks and three aces for a total of 23 points while Bell dropped 12 kills for a 13-point effort.
Mika Reyes finished with seven.
The Blaze Spikers can go for a 14-0 sweep of the double round eliminations if its defeats the lowly United Volleyball Club tonight at the San Juan Arena.
“We’re happy that we were able to match what we accomplished last conference,” said Blaze Spikers mentor Ceseal Delos Santos who was an assistant coach when the Blaze Spikers notched a sweep of the All-Filipino in 2015.
“I’m very proud not because we stayed undefeated in 13 games but because all the hardships in games and trainings were worth it,” he added. “But we have to continue what we’re performing until we reach our goal.”
Casey Schoenlein and Molly Lohman tallied 12 and eight points, respectively, for the Lady Realtors, which slid further in the standings with 2-10 win-loss slate./PN
