Aby Maraño and crossovers Chery Tiggo in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETOINQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines – In her first stint with Chery Tiggo, Aby Maraño is very grateful to return to the PVL semifinals with “very talented and passionate” teammates.
Although the Crossovers were pushed to the limit by the gritty Galeries Tower, they managed a 26-24, 23-25, 19-25, 25-12, 15-9 victory in the 2024 All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at Philsports Arena to book their second consecutive trip to the semifinals.
Making this trip to the semifinals more special is having new players Maraño and Ara Galang, as well as the return of setter Alina Bicar by their side when they face defending champion Creamline, runners-up Choco Mucho and Petro Gazz in another round-robin. , where the first two placed emerge as finalists.
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“I am grateful that my team that is going to the final has good members, very talented, very committed and passionate about volleyball. So, I don't see anything that will stop us from going through the semifinals until we reach the final goal,” said Maraño, who has been leading the young Eya Laure, Cess Robles, Cza Carandang and Jennifer Nierva.
“Every day, I see the enthusiasm in my team, even our coaches and the Chery Tiggo management. I’m really excited that we’re going to accomplish something at this conference.”
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Aby Maraño of Chery Tiggo Crossovers in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETOINQUIRER.net
Maraño, who played for F2 Logistics for the longest time before its disbandment last December, is ready to deliver her on-court intensity, leadership and veteran intelligence, hoping to repay her new family's trust when the semi-finals begin on Tuesday. fair. next week at Philsports Arena.
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“(I am) forged by time. I was known for my abilities. The motivation comes from the love and trust I receive from the team every day, despite having come from a different team a long time ago”, said the veteran center.
“Part of the fire that keeps me going is giving back the respect and love I feel from them. I want to help you in all things and in all aspects so that we can reach our ultimate goal.
“When it was announced that my team would be disbanded, I only had my eye on Chery. So now that I’m here, I see no reason not to give it my all.”
The former national team captain is valuing the team's chemistry, which led to their seven straight wins to end the knockout round with big wins over semi-finalists Creamline and Petro Gazz.
“As a team captain, I have always believed that team connection does not end on the volleyball court or training camp. We need this connection to continue even outside the volleyball court,” said Maraño.
“And it’s very effective, as you can see. We hope this kind of omen continues so that our team becomes more solid.”
Chery Tiggo has been eager to return to the finals since winning the first professional tournament inside the bubble in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, three years ago.
Mylene Paat, however, will miss a few games in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals as she takes a tryout in South Korea from April 29 to May 1.
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Chery Tiggo coach KungFu Reyes, however, remains optimistic about his forwards Eya and EJ Laure, Galang, Robles and Shaya Adorador even without Paat.
