Choco Mucho leans on Cebuano chemistry

CHEMISTRY is vital between a setter and a spiker and Choco Mucho’s Sisi Rondina-Rosales and Deanna Wong have no problem with that. Rondina-Rosales and Wong, who are both from Cebu, carry a natural kinship and trust that translated into their performance against powerhouse Creamline last Thursday in the 2026-27 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference-Siklab Series. Rondina-Rosales, the team’s pint-sized gunner, churned out 20 points in the match, while Wong orchestrated 15 excellent sets in a crucial five-set win over the defending champion. The 23-25, 25-13, 25-23, 22-25, 15-13 victory also boosted Choco Mucho’s bid to make the final four. The Flying Titans improved to 4-3 and dropped the Cool Smashers to a 4-2 record. Choco Mucho, however, is currently fourth in the team standings behind Nxled (5-0), Creamline (4-2) and Farm Fresh (4-2). Wong, meanwhile, recognized her connection with Rondina-Rosales, not only because they both speak the same language and share a love for dried mangoes. “Maybe one factor is that we’ve been together for a long time, aside from the fact that we’re both Bisaya so we understand each other. I think it’s also because she’s easy to talk to,” Wong said. “I can easily talk to her, and that helps build our confidence as...