The Petron Blaze Spikers and PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters both opened the 2019 Philippine Superliga Invitational Conference with wins last Saturday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Petron scored a 25-22, 25-23, 25-18 sweep over the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers and PLDT beat Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors, 25-19, 25-19, 25-13.
Cherry Rondina tallied 17 points and six excellent receptions for Petron, while Ilongga outside hitter Aiza Maizo-Pontillas added 16 markers.
After tight wins in the first two sets, Petron let loose in the third with a 19-10 start. F2 Logistics tried to rally but Petron kept its composure and closed out the match with timely hits from Mary Remy Palma.
Meanwhile, Gretchel Soltones finished with 12 points for PLDT./ASC, WDJ