For flag, country and their ‘ates,’ U16 girls show how it’s done

AMMAN, Jordan—A group of first-time athletes from various provincial high schools proved their mettle on the international stage, advancing to the Final Eight of the 2nd Asian Volleyball Confederation Women’s U16 Championship. Iran has long been a thorn in the side of Philippine volleyball. Just last September, the Alas Pilipinas men’s team suffered a heartbreaking