Choco Mucho setter Mars Alba within the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Mars Alba is honored to be donning her favorite color as she shone brightly in her first game as Choco Mucho Flying Titan.
Alba began in her first game for Choco Mucho and provided 18 excellent sets on top of two points of their 25-12, 25-22, 25-18 victory over Nxled within the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.
“I’m thankful to be given this sort of opportunity. I’ll proceed following our coach’s system since I’m latest to this team. I’ll give every thing I can contribute to this team,” said Alba.
The previous F2 Logistics setter admitted it’s been a tricky task filling within the shoes of fan-favorite setter Deanna Wong, who sat out on account of a minor knee injury, and running the plays of the Flying Titans who’re coming off a breakthrough Finals stint.
But Alba is taking that challenge in stride.
“There’s pressure but I used it as a challenge since it’s not hard to fill on this position provided that last conference, they were the silver medalist. I’m also thankful to Deanna because she guided me throughout this game,” she said.
Choco Mucho coach Dante Alinsunurin is grateful to have the Season 85 Finals MVP and Best Setter from La Salle after F2 Logistics’ disbandment.
“She’s going to be a giant a part of the team and our goals,” said Alinsunurin. “She’s getting [our system], but we just must correct some things. But she’s slowly getting what the coaches what, especially coach Jessie (Lopez). Hopefully, we improve.”
Alba was grateful for the chance and trust given to her by her coaches and teammates but she seeks to enhance her playmaking.
“I still have quite a bit to regulate provided that I’m latest to this team and I’m still getting use to teach’s system. I’m getting there,” said Alba.
