In a thrilling battle that had fans on the edge of their seats, Farm Fresh managed to force a deciding fifth set against Choco Mucho, a remarkable feat led by the exceptional performance of Trisha Tubu.
Though the Foxies ultimately fell short, succumbing to a 20-25, 21-25, 25-21, 27-25, 12-15 loss, Tubu’s explosive showing was undeniably the highlight of the match.
The 5-foot-9 opposite spiker delivered an astounding 31-point performance, including 28 attacks, two blocks, and a service ace.
Her dominant presence on the court caught the attention of everyone, including Choco Mucho’s star player, Sisi Rondina. Rondina, known for her fiery spirit, couldn't help but admire the young gun’s performance.
“Sina-side eye ko na talaga siya kanina,” Rondina joked, her tone light-hearted yet filled with respect.
But as the conversation shifted to a more serious note, Rondina continued, “Sobrang galing nung bata talaga. Sabi ko nga ang dami pang kayang gawin and marami pa talaga siyang maipapakita. Kung ano yung naproduce niya this game namin, kaya pa niyang higitan.”
“Hands down ako sa kanya kasi kinaya niya and sobrang tapang, at tumatapang pa,” she added, acknowledging Tubu’s fearless approach.
Despite the heartbreaking loss, Tubu’s brilliance was evident, and her performance was a major factor in Farm Fresh's rally from being two sets down to forcing a fifth set.
It was a testament to her growth and determination, qualities that have defined her play throughout the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
Her recent rise had earned her the prestigious PVL Press Corps Player of the Week honor for the last week of November, an accolade that further cemented her place as one of the league's rising stars.
The loss dropped Farm Fresh to a 2-3 record as they entered the holiday break, but Tubu expressed a sense of pride in the team’s fightback.
Head coach Benson Bocboc was pleased with the team’s performance, especially their resilience in overcoming a two-set deficit.
On the other side of the net, Rondina was just as dominant, finishing with 26 points and contributing defensively with 13 excellent receptions and 13 digs.
Her performance was nothing short of spectacular, ensuring that Choco Mucho held their ground despite the relentless pressure from the Foxies.
Tubu was full of gratitude for Rondina's kind words, acknowledging the difficulty of facing the University of Santo Tomas legend.
“Sobrang saya po, siyempre, galing kay ate Sisi, alam naman po natin kung ano yung caliber niya talaga as wing spiker,” Tubu said with a smile.
She continued, “Masaya po, pero yun nga, ang hirap din niyang depensahan. Actually, isa po siya sa mga inaral namin kung paano siya ma-stop, pero hindi po namin siya napigilan, kaya ayun po, masaya na nakaharap ko po siya uli.”
