Stalzer stuns for F2 Logistics in 2019 PSL Grand Prix debut

“The 30-year old spiker from Illinois was worth the wait as she wreaked havoc at the firing end to keep the Cargo Movers unbeaten in this prestigious women’s club tourney that has ESPN5 and 5Plus as broadcast partners.” (Photo: Philippine Superliga/Facebook)

It was a four-set victory for the F2 Logistics over the United Volleyball Club (VC) as the Cargo Movers saw the return of their import Lindsay Stalzer during the 2019 Philippine Superliga (PSL) match last Tuesday, February 26 at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.

Stalzer was missing in action for the team’s first two games of the season due to prior commitments in Thailand, but redeemed herself for her team by scoring a total of 30 points, which includes 25 spikes and five blocks. Becky Perry, an import for the team as well, contributed a total of 16 hits. For United VC, Kalei Mau, Yaasmeen Bedart and Tai Manu-Olevao fought hard with 22 points, 18 points, and 14 points respectively.

Coach Ramil De Jesus said that it’s “because of Stalzer that [F2] was able to redeem themselves,” stating in Filipino, “The team had a slow start. United is a super strong team. They’re big, they move fast. They’re not an easy opponent. Our team made me happy, they’re ready to adjust.”  

The American import, who had just arrived last weekend to play in the PSL added that she had “little amount of time to mesh and jell with [her] teammates, but already felt supported and felt the great energy from the team,” adding, “I feel really good with them and I think we’re going to do big things this year.”

Agreeing to that, Coach Ramil chipped, “Stalzer practiced with us only twice, but she’s a great leader on the court. We’re going to need more from her as the season progresses.”

This is the team’s third win, aiming for their fourth as they face Foton on Thursday, February 28. As for UVC who just absorbed their second loss, they will try to redeem themselves against Cignal on the same day.