Royse Tubino sparks Farm Fresh comeback against former team Choco Mucho

Facing a former team can sometimes carry extra emotions, but for Royse Tubino, Tuesday night’s matchup was less about nostalgia and more about enjoying the game.

Tubino delivered a key performance for the Farm Fresh Foxies as they pulled off a dramatic five-set victory over the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.

The veteran winger, who joined Farm Fresh during the offseason after previously playing for the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, helped flip the script in a tense contest that stretched to the limit.

Inserted into the starting lineup for Ara Galang at the beginning of the second set, the 33-year-old immediately made her presence felt. Tubino finished with 14 points and five excellent receptions, becoming one of the sparks behind the Foxies’ comeback against her former squad.

Her efforts complemented the offensive push from Ces Molina, who led the team with 17 points, while Riri Meneses added 10 markers to help Farm Fresh secure the gritty win.

For Tubino, the victory reflected the work the team had been putting in long before match day.

“Pinaghirapan namin bawat training namin, bawat araw-araw na ginagawa namin ng mga coaches. Tsaka itong panalo talaga na ‘to, team effort. Tsaka hindi kami sumuko nung dulo,” the open hitter Tubino said.

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Despite the storyline surrounding her reunion with Choco Mucho, Tubino made it clear she approached the match with a simple mindset—focus on her role and help her new team bounce back after a two-game skid.

“Wala. Focus lang ako sa sarili ko rin this time kasi alam ko naman na si Choco Mucho ay matinding kalaban talaga. Ayun, focus lang ako sa sarili ko basta enjoy ko lang kung ano yung meron ako, kung ano yung na-ti-train namin, yun lang talaga,” said Tubino.

While the match was fiercely contested on the court, the atmosphere between familiar faces remained lighthearted.

Tubino shared that she exchanged playful banter with longtime teammate and fan favorite Cherry Ann Rondina, better known as Sisi, during the match—adding a friendly layer to the otherwise intense battle.

“Nag-aasaran na lang kami nung sa game. Sabi ni Sisi na blockin niya daw ako, depensahan niya yung mga palo ko, pero sabi ko, ‘Sige, go.’ Yung mga asaran na Choco Mucho na, ano,” the 33-year-old said.

Rondina still led the Flying Titans’ fight, finishing with 22 points, the same output posted by teammate Kat Tolentino in the loss.

The win proved crucial for Farm Fresh in the standings. The Foxies improved to 3–4, keeping their Top 4 hopes alive as they now share the same record with Choco Mucho and the Nxled Chameleons in the tightly packed middle of the table.

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