AFTER claiming its first two victories in its infant Premier Volleyball League (PVL) life, ZUS Coffee is hoping to sustain what it has significantly gained in the PVL All-Filipino Conference that resumes on Saturday at the PhilSports Arena.
But they would have to live by their battle cry — progress, not perfection.
“Good sign that we progressed,” said a proud Jovelyn Gonzaga, ZUS unquestioned leader.
Under Ms. Gonzaga’s battle-scarred Ms. Gonzaga’s leadership, the Thunderbelles have accomplished what they haven’t done in their first two conferences in the league — win games.
The fledgling franchise’s two triumphs came at the expense of Galeries Tower and Nxled.
But what was astonishing about the Thunderbelles’ resurgence was the fact that their three defeats in this conference weren’t a straight-set blowout just like in the past.
They succumbed to Akari and Farm Fresh in four sets while staring undefeated and powerhouse Creamline eye to eye before falling via the full, five-set route.
The best though is yet to come as ZUS resumes its quest for more upsets against Choco Mucho on Saturday. — Joey Villar