Written by Akari Sports staff
ST. John’s Institute Hua Ming completed an undefeated campaign in the Philippine Schools Athletic Association (PSAA) Invitational Volleyball Championship after repulsing University of Santo Tomas, 17-25, 25-15, 27-25, 25-19, in the Final on Friday at a Citi Arena in Sta. Mesa, Manila.
The Bacolod-based Falcons, backed by the Nxled Chameleons, won all of their six matches, including a 4-0 sweep of pool play.
In the semifinal, St. John’s Institute Hua Ming defeated reigning reigning UAAP high school girls champion National University Nazareth School, 25-12, 25-17.
Aside from beating the Junior Tigresses and the Bullpups in the group stage, the Falcons also defeated Polynesian Volleyball New Zealand and Domus Crosscourt Volleyball Club.
Caera Celis, who was sensational in the Final, bagged the tournament MVP honors.
Marteena Ferrer, who keyed in the semifinal win against NUNS, secured the Best Opposite Hitter plum.
The Best Middle Blocker award went to Marthena Echarri while the Best Setter hardware went to Mishaella Geraldizo.
The Falcons’ PSAA triumph solidified their investment in grassroots volleyball.
Nxled is more than just a sponsor for a team, it empowered a champion and St. John’s Institute Hua Ming’s title run is a start of something big for the program.
During the week-long tournament, the Falcons have officially aligned with the Chameleons, heralding a new era of support and excellence for its young athletes.
The strategic alliance will Nxled becoming the official and exclusive sporting sponsor for St. John’s Institute Hua Ming’s volleyball program handled by head coach Ralph Savellano, giving the team the needed
high-quality training and match-day, training and development support, as well as exposure and inspiration, opportunities for Falcons players to engage with the Chameleons, fostering dreams and ambition.
