The Perpetual Altas spikers ruled both the men’s and women’s divisions of the recent Philippine University Volleyball League tournament on Sunday at the Altas Gym in Pamplona III, Las Piñas City.
The men’s team defended its title by dispatching their challengers from De La Salle University-Dasma in straight sets, 25-20, 25-20, 25-22.
Altas playmaker JC Enarciso was named the season’s Most Valuable Player and Best Setter, while NCAA MVP Louie Ramirez was adjudged as 1st Best Outside Spiker.
Sammy Acaylar was named as Coach of the Year.
In the women’s side, the Perpetual Lady Altas dethroned last year’s champions, the Mapua Lady Cardinals in three sets, 25-20, 25-19, 29-27.
Caviteña rookie Shaila Omipon was named Most Valuable Player and 1st Best Outside Spiker, while NCAA Most Valuable Player Rhose Dapol was named 2nd Best Outside Spiker.
Sandy Rieta was also named Coach of the Year.
Other Lady Altas players, who received individual accolades were Jhasmine Sapin as Best setter, Marian Andal as Best Libero and Winnie Bedaña as 1st Middle Blocker
Men’s team individual awards had Michael Medalla of UPH being adjudged as 2nd Best Middle Blocker, and Klint Mateo being named Best Opposite Spiker.
The dominance of the Perpetual Spikers in the PUVL comes after the Perpetual Altas men’s basketball reached the semifinals of the recent FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup.
The Altas hope to use their winning ways in these two preseason tournaments to better their performances in their coming campaigns, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association.