Van Sickle shines in mom’s home province

MANILA, Philippines — Fil-Am Brooke Van Sickle relished the chance to play in her mother’s home province in Ilocos Sur and lifted Petro Gazz to a 25-21, 25-17, 25-19 victory over Farm Fresh in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at the Candon City Arena yesterday.

And Van Sickle was at her best by dropping 20 points that powered the Angels to their second win in three outings while sending the Foxies to their second defeat in a row.

“It’s just amazing to be able to have this experience to be able to play here,” said Van Sickle, who yesterday visited nearby town San Emilio where her mother, Lisa Bragado-Van Sickle, hails.

“It was really cool to see where my grandpa grew up,” she added.

Van Sickle said the win wasn’t easy and they needed to find ways to thread through Farm Fresh’s superb court coverage.

“They know how to play defense and we just have to stay level headed,” she said.

Also coming through were Myla Pablo and Aiza Pontillas, who contributed 11 and 10 hits, respectively.

Farm Fresh has yet to unleash newly acquired Rachel Anne Daquis, who is still in the process of getting back into game shape after missing the whole of this year after her last tour of duty with Cignal.