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PVL AFC 25 Farm Fresh vs. Nxled - Jolina Dela Cruz-7430

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1737189600531PVL AFC 25 Farm Fresh vs. Nxled - Jolina Dela Cruz-7430.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Farm Fresh&#x27;s Jolina dela Cruz in action. <em>PVL Media Bureau</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines – Jolina dela Cruz took no time in making an impact for the Farm Fresh Foxies.</p><p>Dela Cruz, who was forced to ride the bench since November 2023 after suffering an ACL injury when she was still with the now-defunct F2 Logistics, made an explosive comeback on Saturday, dropping a game-high 20-point output anchored on 18 attacks and two aces to help Farm Fresh nail its third win, 25-22, 26-24, 25-21, in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/18/24/pvl-jolina-dela-cruz-gives-update-on-her-knee-injury"><strong>READ: PVL: Jolina dela Cruz says her knee surgery was successful<br/></strong></a></div><p>She was also at the defensive side of things, listing five excellent digs and five excellent receptions.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2024/11/26/still-no-timetable-for-kianna-dy-jolina-dela-cruz-s-pvl-return-1728"><strong>READ: Still no timetable for Kianna Dy, Jolina Dela Cruz&#x27;s PVL return<br/></strong></a></div><p>Dela Cruz was grateful as she overcame her fears in her first game by praying. Notably, it was also at PhilSports Arena where she incurred her injury.</p><p>&quot;Pagpasok ko kanina, nagpe-pray lang ako kasi nga, sabi ko, &#x27;dito ako na-injure sa PhilSports.&#x27; So like, kanina medyo nung dumidepensa ako, inaano pa ako ni coach Boc kasi alam niya ‘yung nangyari sakin dito last year. Pero ayun nga, unti-unti nao-overcome ko ‘yung fear.&quot;</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2024/11/26/how-their-significant-others-inspire-kianna-dy-jolina-dela-cruz-s-recovery-from-injuries-2034"><strong>READ: How their significant others inspire Kianna Dy, Jolina dela Cruz&#x27;s recovery from injuries<br/></strong></a></div><p>The De La Salle University product also reflected on entering the taraflex once more, saying she &quot;missed the pressure&quot; of playing.</p><p>&quot;Masaya and nakaka-miss talagang maramdaman ulit &#x27;yung pressure,&quot; she said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2024/11/26/how-their-significant-others-inspire-kianna-dy-jolina-dela-cruz-s-recovery-from-injuries-2034"><strong>READ: PVL: Jolina dela Cruz stars in first game back as Farm Fresh sweeps Nxled<br/></strong></a></div><p>&quot;Like ‘yun nga, privilege siya and thank you rin kay coach Boc na binigyan niya kami ni Lorene (Toring) ng opportunity na makapaglaro ulit at makasama sa starters,&quot; she went on, expressing gratitude to coach Benson Bocboc who let her start the game alongside debuting Lorene Toring.</p><p>Dela Cruz also shared that her knee surgery was exactly a year ago.</p><p>&quot;Exactly ano siya ngayon. ‘Yung surgery ko January 17 tapos 18 ngayon, sobrang sakto rin. Ayun, masaya na coming from an injury ang priority ko ngayon is maging healthy ako and lagi akong makasama sa training. Sana lagi akong maging present sa games,&quot; she said.</p><p>Meanwhile, coach Bocboc said he wanted to give time to his injured and returning players, adding that he want them to disclose whenever they would feel unfit to play.</p><p>&quot;So, nakita naman natin. At least, step by step. Small steps lang muna. Sabi ko naman sa kanila, &#x27;pag hindi nila kaya, magsabi lang sila. Kaya binibigyan natin ng panahon para makapag-adjust, saka &#x27;yong oras sa court,&quot; he said.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABTOMyWdmyvL77JV&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script></div>

<p>"Pagpasok ko kanina, nagpe-pray lang ako kasi nga, sabi ko, 'dito ako na-injure sa PhilSports.'"</p>

"Pagpasok ko kanina, nagpe-pray lang ako kasi nga, sabi ko, 'dito ako na-injure sa PhilSports.'"

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Jolina dela Cruz powers through fears in explosive PVL comeback

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published January 18, 2025 05:45 PM PHT

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