‘First scrimmage’: Alas Pilipinas aces opening test amid short prep

MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas displayed its potential after acing its first game together, getting its way against a fellow young Australian team to kick off its AVC Challenge Cup campaign on Thursday, May 23.

Buoyed by the support of 4,945 boisterous supporters at the historic Rizal Memorial Coliseum, the Philippines claimed a 22-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-21 victory, led by skipper Jia de Guzman and the soaring Angel Canino.

“[Winning] feels great, knowing especially that...