While there are 40 matches during the week-long Rebisco Volleyball League
2019 National Finals, the storylines are limitless. Here are some of the more
fascinating storylines revolving these matches.
A new national champion
Adamson University dethroned last year’s National Champion Kings
Montessori School in this year’s NCR Regionals. Likewise, Nazareth School of
National University is not in the list of finalists for RVL 2019. While the Lady
Falcons are one of the favorites to win it all, the level of competition makes
that a non-guarantee. The throne is open for a new winner and every team will
fight to be the last squad standing.
Fresh teams, new faces
Even if Hawaii is fielding another team this year, only one player from
last year will be returning to the fold (Gennezia Hawkins). The other teams that
participated in last year’s National Finals will be bringing in new players.
But the biggest change in this year’s cast are the new queens of their respective
regions.
California Academy will be upholding Southern Luzon’s banner while
Iligan City National High School atoned last year’s loss to Cagayan De Oro City
National High School. Meanwhile, First City Providential College are Northern
Luzon’s representatives. Finally, the Australian Under-18 Girls Volleyball team
will be gracing the competition as well.
Defending our turf
The nine regional champions will try to defend home court against the
four guest teams. It will be a tall order, though, as they will be competing
against the Australians, the Hawaiians, Team Sibu from Malaysia, and 3BB
Nakornnont Sports School from Thailand. The presence of the foreign guest teams
elevates the level of competition and makes the RVL a proving ground of the
local players against their foreign counterparts.
The Rebisco Volleyball League 2019 National Finals will run from
November 23 to 30 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Admission to all
games is free. You can also watch the games via the Rebisco Volleyball League
Facebook Page.
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