Creamline’s Aleiah Torres (24) in the course of the AVC Champions League.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines — Aleiah Torres is embracing the massive duty after getting her worldwide stint with the Creamline Cool Smashers within the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Champions League.
Torres, who received a call-up to be considered one of Creamline’s two ground defenders, delivered 10 digs of their 29-27, 25-20, 25-19 sweep of Jordan’s Al Naser Membership on Sunday at Philsports Enviornment.
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“It’s an honor to have the ability to signify the Philippines and likewise hook up with my roots and my tradition so I’m simply pleased to have the ability to have this chance,” mentioned Torres.
Although she hardly noticed motion prior to now PVL conferences, Torres, the lone Rookie Draft Decide of Creamline final yr, is keen to indicate her mettle towards Asian membership groups.
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“I believe I’m simply making an attempt to do my greatest, take it sport by sport, level by level, so tremendous pleased and grateful for the problem.
Creamline didn’t line up Tots Carlos and Bea De Leon as a result of minor accidents, whereas Torres took the spot of veteran libero Denden Lazaro-Revilla, taking turns with Kyla Atienza in defending the ground.
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“Because the league solely lasts for every week, we want everybody who performs to be at 100%. While you’re representing the Philippines, you actually should be at your greatest,” mentioned coach Sherwin Meneses in Filipino.
The Filipino-Canadian libero mentioned Creamline’s aggressive coaching surroundings ready her for this worldwide break.
“Undoubtedly pleased to have this chance, you recognize, each follow I’ve simply been making an attempt to work exhausting to make the ates higher and make practices aggressive for them so I’m simply actually grateful and pleased that I’m in a position to be on the court docket this time for the AVC,” mentioned Torres.
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