PVL: PLDT keeps winning despite still adjusting to new coach

Rhea Dimaculangan. Photo PVL

MANILA, Philippines—Veteran setter Rhea Dimaculangan believes it is only a matter of time before PLDT can perfect the system under new coach Rald Ricafort.

High Speed ​​Hitters have only played five games since Ricafort took over two months ago and he has worked wonders so far with the team becoming one of the best teams in the league.

“We’re not fully set yet, but we’re getting there. Just a few more [games]said Dimaculangan in Filipino after starring in PLDT’s four-set win over Akari in the PVL All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday.

“We just meet the challenges of every game with confidence and trust in the coach. And of course, our confidence.

Dimaculan finished with a good 22 sets above three points as the High Speed ​​​​Hitters won their fourth in a row after dropping their first game in the conference.

Dimaculangan’s stellar playmaking also led to a balanced offensive effort by PLDT led by Mich Morente with 14 points.

Dell Palomata and Mika Reyes also finished in double digits with 13 and 10, respectively.

“I’m very happy that I had to activate, even if the game didn’t go smoothly. At the end of the day, though, a win is a win. I thank the coach for his confidence in me,” said the former University of Santo Tomas standout.

Ricafort, who replaced George Pascua, also thinks his team is getting closer to where they want to be.

“We are close. I am lucky because the players really buy into the system. The transition is easy but there are parts that still need to be polished. Small details still need to be polished. This is new,” said former coach Petro Gazz.

PLDT made it five straight when they collided with F2 Logistics next. High Speed ​​Hitters and Cargo Movers are currently tied for second place at 4-1.

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