For the second consecutive season, Chery Tiggo scored a coup.
On Tuesday, the Crossovers announced that they had signed both Aby Marano and Ara Galang for the 2024 Premier Volleyball League Season.
The two were previously part of F2 Logistics, which disbanded last month.
Excited are the La Salle duo as they open a new chapter in their careers with Chery Tiggo.
“Nae-excite talaga ako to be a part of Chery Tiggo, parang ‘pag nagda-drive ka lang di’ba, parang ang sarap umarangkada kasama ang Chery,” said the 31-year-old Marano.
“I’m very thankful kasi may opportunity na ganito na maglaro sa Chery, and super excited din kasi unang-una, first time ko lang din (may) makasamang iba talaga, so pumunta ako sa team na wala gaanong kakilala, and ‘yun, thankful ako na kasabay at kasama ko si Tyang,” chimed the 28-year-old Galang.
For Marano, she already knows the core of the team having played with them in the national team.
“At the same time, ‘yung mga players kasi from Chery, nakasama ko na sila from the national team — especially sina Mylene Paat, si Jasmine Nabor, si Shaya (Adorador), si Eya (Laure), (Jennifer) Nierva, and a lot more. So excited ako to be working with these players,” Marano continued.
Last year, Chery Tiggo’s best finish came in the Second All-Filipino Conference, finishing in fourth place.
Both Marano and Galang vow to give their all in helping give the Crossovers their first title since the 2021 Open Conference.
“They’ve (the fans) known me as a player with a very big heart. Very passionate, vocal, and a leader, so I want them to expect that from me. Going to Chery Tiggo, dadalhin ko lahat ‘yun,” said Marano.
“All-out naman ako lagi, so ibibigay ko ‘yung best ko every training, every game, every day. Gagawin ko lang lahat ng makakaya ko para makacontribute, makatulong sa team,” added Galang.
Ex-F2 Logistics teammates Ivy Lacsina and Dawn Macandili-Catindig have also signed with other teams with the former going to Nxled while the latter heading to Cignal.