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St. John's Institute-Bacolod celebrates against Pusong Azul in the 2026 Shakey's Juniors National Invitationals, July 13, 2026 at the Playtime FilOil Arena in San Juan. Handout/Shakey's

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Volleyball: SJI-Bacolod cruises to win No. 2 in Shakey's tourney

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17840146071852O0A3889.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="St. John&#x27;s Institute-Bacolod celebrates against Pusong Azul in the 2026 Shakey&#x27;s Juniors National Invitationals, July 13, 2026 at the Playtime FilOil Arena in San Juan. Handout/Shakey&#x27;sSt. John&#x27;s Institute-Bacolod celebrates against Pusong Azul in the 2026 Shakey&#x27;s Juniors National Invitationals, July 13, 2026 at the Playtime FilOil Arena in San Juan. Handout/Shakey&#x27;s"/>St. John&#x27;s Institute-Bacolod celebrates against Pusong Azul in the 2026 Shakey&#x27;s Juniors National Invitationals, July 13, 2026 at the Playtime FilOil Arena in San Juan. Handout/Shakey&#x27;s</div>MANILA -- St. John&#x27;s Institute-Bacolod powered past Pusong Azul, 25-20, 25-17, for back-to-back wins in the 2026 Shakey&#x27;s Juniors National Invitationals on Monday at the Playtime FilOil Arena in San Juan.Caera Celis led the way with 16 points built on 12 kills and three blocks.&quot;Bumawi kami ngayon,&quot; said Celis, who was efficient on her attacks with a 12-of-18 spiking clip.&quot;We prepared last night kasi may lapses talaga sa last game namin. We tried to improve on our skills today,&quot; she added.Kara Feril added nine points while Mishaella Geraldizo dished out seven excellent sets to help the Falcons hammer down 27 hits.From a 5-5 deadlock early in the second set, SJI-Bacolod zoomed to a 23-13 lead before Jhenica Sadia tried to rally Pusong Azul back into the fight. They trimmed the Falcons&#x27; lead to six, before Kaye Escultura halted Pusong Azul&#x27;s run.Lexi Tiu then scored the game-winning tip to end the 57-minute tussle.Sadia had seven points to pace Pusong Azul, which absorbed a third straight defeat in as many games.Meanwhile, Arellano University High School rolled to its second win in a row after sweeping Pusong Azul, 25-18, 25-13, in the Day 2 curtain-raiser.Cassandra Paralejas fired 15 points on 12 kills, two aces and a kill block to lead the Lady Braves, who improved to a 2-1 win-loss record.Nina Cahanap added seven markers and Ysabelle Borja added four points in Arellano&#x27;s quick 55-minute victory aided by Pusong Azul&#x27;s 13 errors.In the other pairing, One La Salle barged into the win column at the expense of debuting California-based guest team Perfect Set Dream Makers, 25-19, 25-17, for a 1-1 slate.

St. John's Institute-Bacolod powered past Pusong Azul, 25-20, 25-17, for back-to-back wins in the 2026 Shakey's Juniors National Invitationals on Monday at the Playtime FilOil Arena in San Juan.

St. John's Institute-Bacolod powered past Pusong Azul, 25-20, 25-17, for back-to-back wins in the 2026 Shakey's Juniors National Invitationals on Monday at the Playtime FilOil Arena in San Juan.