Kalei back in action for F2

MANILA, Philippines — Kalei Mau gets her much-awaited Premier Volleyball League debut as her F2 Logistics clashes with a revamped Chery Tiggo today in the PVL Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena.

The power-hitting, 27-year-old 6-2 Fil-Am spiker will team up with grizzled American veteran Lindsay Stalzer in the Cargo Movers’ return after skipping the Invitational a couple of months ago.

Benson Bocboc will call the shots in lieu of Ramil de Jesus, who skipped the event due to personal reasons, and hopes to improve on F2’s sixth-place finish in the Open Conference early this year.

“The team is showing great cohesiveness,” said Bocboc referring to his charges that included Kianna Dy, Abi Maraño, Mary Joy Baron, Dawn Macandili, Kim Fajardo, Ara Galang, Dzi Gervacio, Ernestine Tiamzon and newly acquired Ivy Lacsina among others.

The Crossovers will parade a roster headed by Jelena Cvijovic, a 6-1 outside hitter from Montenegro who last suited up for SCM U Craiova in the 2021-2022 Romanian League.

Leading the Chery Tiggo locals are Dindin Santiago, Mylene Paat, Jasmine Nabor, May Luna, Ria Duremdes and EJ Laure.

Jaja Santiago, who suited up last year when the Crossovers topped the Open Conference in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, is in the line up but there is no certainty when she’ll play.

Game time is at 2:30 p.m.

Meanwhile, Petro Gazz, the 2019 Reinforced champion, battles a young and dangerous Choco Mucho in the other game at 5:30 p.m.