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PVL: Regine Arocha flourishes in bench role for Power Smashers

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Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/06/06/060617-arocha.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc">Regine Arocha (4) shines in a reserve role for the Power Smashers. <cite>File/Arvin Lim, ABS-CBN Sports</cite></div></figcaption></figure></div>MANILA, Philippines – Regine Arocha was not among the leading scorers for the Power Smashers in their thrilling five-set win over Pocari Sweat on Tuesday, but it was clear that they would not have pulled off the victory without her.Already trailing by two sets, the Power Smashers found themselves mired in a tight third set against the Lady Warriors when coach Nes Pamilar sent in Arocha to replace Dimdim Pacres, who was having another ineffective game.Arocha&#x27;s impact on the defensive end was instant, as she helped shore up the Power Smashers&#x27; floor defense that had been flailing against the powerful kills of Pocari&#x27;s Michelle Strizak and Myla Pablo.She then came alive offensively in the best possible time, scoring the offspeed kill that brought the Power Smashers to match point in the fifth frame, before import Kannika Tipachot wrapped up their 24-26, 22-25, 25-18, 25-23, 15-13 win in Game 2 of their best-of-3 semifinals series in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference.&quot;Sanay na po ako (sa bench role),&quot; said Arocha, who was mostly used as a reserve during her rookie year for Arellano in NCAA Season 91, before earning a spot in the starting six in Season 92.&quot;Pinapasok ko sa mind ko na kapag pumasok ako, kailangan ko talaga gumawa at tumulong,&quot; she added.[I&#x27;m used to coming off the bench. I just keep in mind that when I go into the court, I have to make an impact and help the team.]Arocha&#x27;s all-around exploits earned the praise of Pamilar, who always seems to choose the perfect time to send the young winger into the game when they most need it. The Arellano standout finished with four points in the contest, none bigger than the kill she hit in the fifth set.&quot;Alam niya naman na marami siyang role sa team,&quot; Pamilar said of Arocha. &quot;Hindi natin masabi. Once na nag-off si (Jovelyn) Prado, pwede siyang pumalit. Once na nag-off si Pacres, pwede siyang pumalit.&quot;&quot;Kaya inaabang ko muna kung saan siya pwede magamit na position,&quot; he added.[Regine knows that she has a lot of roles in our team. If Jovelyn Prado is having an off game, or if Dimdim Pacres is having an off game, I send her in. I just wait and see what position she can play.]Arocha admits that at times she gets impatient with her bench role, especially when her team is trailing as it did against Pocari in the first and second sets.&quot;Kapag nasa bench po talaga, parang feeling ko gusto ko humila sa kanila para makapasok ako, lalo na kapag natatalo na. Parang gusto ko pong maglaro at bumawi, para punan &#x27;yung mga pagkakamali,&quot; she said.[When I&#x27;m on the bench, I sometimes get impatient and want to enter the game immediately, especially when we&#x27;re trailing. I want to make up for our mistakes.]She would want to start in Thursday&#x27;s do-or-die Game 3 against Pocari Sweat, but will leave it up to Pamilar.&quot;Wala naman po akong magagawa, depende naman po sa coach namin,&quot; Arocha said. &quot;OK lang din naman po na ganoon ang mangyari.&quot;[It depends on our coach. I&#x27;ll be OK with whatever happens.]For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com" target="_blank">Sports website.</a>

Arocha was not among the leading scorers for the Power Smashers in their five-set thriller over Pocari Sweat on Tuesday, but it was clear that they would not have pulled off the victory without her.

Arocha was not among the leading scorers for the Power Smashers in their five-set thriller over Pocari Sweat on Tuesday, but it was clear that they would not have pulled off the victory without her.

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PVL: Regine Arocha flourishes in bench role for Power Smashers

Camille B. Naredo,

ABS-CBN News

Published June 07, 2017 03:00 AM PHT

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