TANAPAG Middle School’s varsity and junior varsity teams defeated their respective opponents in the girls middle school division of the PSS-NMIVA Interscholastic Volleyball League SY24-25 at the Marianas High School gym on Tuesday.
TMS’ varsity team bagged their third win of the season after outhustling Mount Carmel School in three sets.
The opening set was filled with countless lead exchanges with neither team able to gain the upper hand. At TMS’ frontline were Aaleyah Fatialofa, Miku Sharry, Ziella and Jonielle Sablan, who fought vigorously to keep the possession while forcing MCS to commit errors.
Led by the teamwork of Mia Guerrero, Miana Dela Cruz, Trisha Abuan, MCS was able to stay within reach and, at times, even took control.
The back-and-forth action continued throughout the set until TMS committed unforced errors during the crucial moments, allowing MCS to run away with the first set victory, 24-22.
MCS tried to keep the momentum on their side in the second set and nearly succeeded as they held their ground throughout most of the exchanges. But the tables were turned within the last few possessions due to MCS’ errors and miscommunication as TMS notched the second canto, 21-19 to force a third and final set.
The third set action was intense as both teams remained evenly matched. But as the dust settled, it was TMS that was left standing after flourishing in the final few possessions to solidify their victory over MCS, 15-11.
Other games
Joining the winner’s circle were TMS’ junior varsity team, which outplayed Dandan Middle School II, 21-14, 21-15; Chacha Oceanview Middle School, which bested Saipan International School in another three-set thriller, 18-21, 21-16, 15-13; and Hopwood Middle School II, which outlasted MCS II, 21-13, 17-21, 15-11.
Tanapag Middle School’s Miku Sharry connects the bump return against Mount Carmel School during a game in the girls middle school division of the PSS-NMIVA Interscholastic Volleyball League SY24-25 at the Marianas High School gym.
A Hopwood Middle School II player extends to save the possession during a game against Mount Carmel School II in the girls middle school division of the PSS-NMIVA Interscholastic Volleyball League SY24-25 at the Marianas High School gym.
Tanapag Middle School varsity players pose for a group photo after defeating Mount Carmel School.
