Chery Tiggo’s Cess Robles tries to score against Nxled’s defense in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. – PVL PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines – Cess Robles was a revelation for Chery Tiggo in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
Robles scored 15 points as Chery Tiggo bounced back to improve to a 2-1 record with a 26-24, 25-15, 25-18 win over winless Nxled on Tuesday night at Philsports Arena.
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The former National University star has thrived as a starter for the Crossovers, who lost sisters EJ and Eya Laure, averaging 13 points in three games.
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“There was almost no pressure when I said my coach wasn’t up to it,” said Robles, who also had eight criticisms. “It’s like I’m setting out to get up.”
Robles didn’t have a hard time adjusting to a larger role since she was familiar with coach Norman Miguel’s system when the former NU coach mentored her former teammates Jen Nierva and Joyme Cagande in the UAAP from 2019-2020.
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“I am pleased with the success of coach Norman and his new coach. “Wala made the best decision when she was greeted by coach Norman, who named Jen and Joyme,” Robles said. “Young teammates chose Coach Norman, so we made it a lot of fun for Coach Norman.”
In addition to being familiar with each other, Miguel and his coaching staff recognized that Robles has taken on a greater responsibility in leading the crossovers as Mylene Paat also missed the first three games while she continues to work on her conditioning.
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“It is important that the players name the players and name the coaches so that they can step up and take responsibility for the outside hitter position because they play a big role in their position,” Miguel said. “Nakita naman natin na nagstep up siya, ready, siya maging responsible, so position na yun.”
Chery Tiggo celebrates its first winning streak of the season against unbeaten leaders PLDT on Tuesday next week at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The crossovers rising star promises to keep working hard.
“During the time we focus on training, we need to focus on who our best coaches are,” Robles said.
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