Drix Saavedra with DN Steel FEU on Spikers Turf – Photo from Spikers Turf
MANILA, Philippines — Drix Saavedra weathered the storm that nearly ruined DN Steel FEU’s perfect start to the 2024 Spikers Turf Invitational Conference.
The third-year reverse hitter helped earn two hard-earned wins this week, improving his team’s league-best record to six wins in as many games.
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On Nov. 8, Saavedra’s 17-point performance cost basement-dwelling Martelli Meats a close 25-20, 16-25, 25-16, 25-15 victory.
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And two days later, he defeated Saboj’s dream start in five sets 25-20, 25-22, 19-25, 17-25, 16-14, marking the conference’s highest scoring performance with 25 markers. exploded.
Saavedra’s heroics garnered attention and earned him another Medal of Honor award, as he was named the Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week from November 6-10.
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“I named it Sobulan Dami, Natutunan, Lalo na yong kumapit kasi alam naman namin na gulabhe sira.” [Savouge] Maglaro. Kinaya nga n savouzi yong signal, so aram na min na mindset, nila na talagan kaya nila cumming tarunin,” said the current V League Men’s University Challenge Finals MVP. said the current Best Opposite Hitter.
The decorated Spikers from Igbalas, Iloilo, was recognized by members of the print and online media covering the premier men’s volleyball league streamed live and on-demand via the Pilipinas Live app and www.spikersturf. He was unanimously chosen over Eco-Oil La Salle’s Vince Maglinao and Criss Kross’ Jude Garcia. .ph.
Despite suffering from cramps during the 2-hour, 35-minute, five-set marathon with Savorges, Saavedra tried to shake off the pain and keep himself and his team calm under immense pressure.
“Natuto Kami Mag Compose Nasariri Namin Peromeron Ding Gakkarimento Kashi Akala Namin Kaya Namin i-Straight Set Eh. Thank you Kami Kay Coach Ed [Orcullo] Na Talagan is about to begin nyat pinagaritan kami para irabas yung tunai lalo,” said the coach, who led FEU to the recent College Challenge title and headed into the final tournament of the season on the Spikers’ Turf. said the V League Finals MVP who earned the right to participate in the event.
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“Sa isip ko kasi, kakapit rang eh. Basta kakapit rang, makuha naminyun. Medyo nagka-pressure ako du’n [sa fifth set] Kasi nagka krampus na yong dalawang paako. ”
With a perfect performance up until the middle of qualifying, he has established himself as a legitimate title contender.
“Palagi is pinag usapan kung bakit ganun yung nagiging lalo namin na makakuha lan kami ng isan set, dalawang set, parang umiiba na agad saji. Nawawala ‘yung avid natapusin agad. Pangit kasi na pinapatagar pa kahit kaya naman talaga,” Saavedra said.
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“Yung pag sustain lang nung wei kung paano kami maglaron first set hangang last set, “yung lang dapat ipapakita namin””
