PVL: Choco Mucho, Led by Madayag and Ponce, Shows Depth in Gritty Win

PVL: Choco Mucho, led by Madayag and Ponce, shows depth in gritty win

MANILA, Philippines — Maddie Madayag and Thang Ponce held the fort for the all-Filipino Choco Mucho, which continues to miss the services of American import Marlee Smith in the PVL Reinforced Conference Madayag was a two-way force, posting 18 points, including the clutch hits and game-winning ace, with six blocks as the Flying Titans beat the Cignal Super Spikers, 23-25, 25-19, 25-16, 27-25, on Monday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. READ: PVL: Choco …

Alessandro Lodi checks on Thang Ponce after scary fall in Choco Mucho’s gritty win

When Farm Fresh head coach Alessandro Lodi walked up to Choco Mucho libero Thang Ponce after the game, it wasn’t for a handshake or small talk. It was out of concern. Moments earlier, with the scores knotted at 18-all in the fourth set, Ponce went all-out for a rolling dive to keep the ball alive — a sequence that saw her hit her head hard on the floor. But the Flying Titans’ defensive dynamo wasn’t about to stay down. Ponce quickly got back on …