Perpetual Help recovered from a tough first set loss and thwarted Arellano U, 26-28, 25-20, 25-21, 25-16, as the Altas arranged a big quarterfinal clash with the fancied Bulldogs in the 2022 V-League Collegiate Challenge on Wednesday.
Louie Ramirez erupted for 28 big points, including 25 on attacks, while Hero Austria fired 17 points and produced 11 excellent receptions, and Michael Medalla added 10 markers for the reigning NCAA champion Altas.
John Enarciso tossed 23 excellent sets and finished with three points while John Philip Pepito made 25 excellent receptions and 11 excellent digs to help anchor the Las Piñas-based squad’s teamwork and cohesion.
“I’m happy pasok na kami but then sad ng konti kasi yung tini-train namin hindi na-apply because I told them na yung physical, ‘wag na nating ibilang yun. Kailangan yung emotions at psychological sometimes kasi nakikita ko na nadi-distract sila sa sarili nila,” said Perpetual head coach Sammy Acaylar.
But the Altas would need more of those to stop the powerhouse Bulldogs.
Carl Berdal took charge for the Chiefs with 18 points on top of seven excellent receptions while Arman Guinto had 13 points.
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