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Mika Reyes to take a break from volleyball
Mika Reyes to take a break from volleyball
Mark Escarlote,
ABS-CBN Sports
Published Dec 21, 2016 11:30 AM PHT

MANILA, Philippines -- Volleyball star Mika Reyes is looking to take a rest from the sport for a while.
MANILA, Philippines -- Volleyball star Mika Reyes is looking to take a rest from the sport for a while.
“Hindi naman sa nagsasawa ako pero after five long years ko sa collegiate volleyball, siyempre parang pahinga muna as of now,” said the former De La Salle University middle, who in her half a decade of service as a Lady Spiker won three UAAP titles including last Season 78’s crown against Alyssa Valdez-led archrival Ateneo de Manila University in three games.
“Hindi naman sa nagsasawa ako pero after five long years ko sa collegiate volleyball, siyempre parang pahinga muna as of now,” said the former De La Salle University middle, who in her half a decade of service as a Lady Spiker won three UAAP titles including last Season 78’s crown against Alyssa Valdez-led archrival Ateneo de Manila University in three games.
After her swan song for the green and white, Reyes helped F2 Logistics capture the 2016 Philippine Superliga All-Filipino title with most of DLSU’s championship core, played in the FIVB Women’s Club World Championship before leading the Cargo Movers to a third-place finish in the PSL Grand Prix.
After her swan song for the green and white, Reyes helped F2 Logistics capture the 2016 Philippine Superliga All-Filipino title with most of DLSU’s championship core, played in the FIVB Women’s Club World Championship before leading the Cargo Movers to a third-place finish in the PSL Grand Prix.
“I have months pa naman para makapagpahinga. Gagawin ko ang puwede kong gawin doon,” said the 5-foot-11 mestiza looker.
“I have months pa naman para makapagpahinga. Gagawin ko ang puwede kong gawin doon,” said the 5-foot-11 mestiza looker.
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A talent under Virtual Playground, the 22-year old stunner for the meantime is looking to explore opportunities outside of the volleyball court.
A talent under Virtual Playground, the 22-year old stunner for the meantime is looking to explore opportunities outside of the volleyball court.
“Marami silang plans for me kasi options pa lang ngayon wala pang final pero siyempre gusto ko rin naman mag-work para siyempre ako ang breadwinner sa amin, hindi naman sa hindi enough ang nakukuha ko, pero makakuha pa ako ng pwede pang (extra income),” she said.
“Marami silang plans for me kasi options pa lang ngayon wala pang final pero siyempre gusto ko rin naman mag-work para siyempre ako ang breadwinner sa amin, hindi naman sa hindi enough ang nakukuha ko, pero makakuha pa ako ng pwede pang (extra income),” she said.
“As of now, open pa ako sa lahat ng opportunities pero hindi naman ako totally magsa-stop sa volleyball; open lang ako sa iba pang possibilities na pwedeng mangyari outside sports,” added Reyes, who currently manages a family-owned resort in their hometown in Pulilan, Bulacan.
“As of now, open pa ako sa lahat ng opportunities pero hindi naman ako totally magsa-stop sa volleyball; open lang ako sa iba pang possibilities na pwedeng mangyari outside sports,” added Reyes, who currently manages a family-owned resort in their hometown in Pulilan, Bulacan.
Asked if she’s open to enter showbiz, Reyes is more inclined into hosting than acting though she can make a good love team to Kapamilya actor Jerome Ponce, whom she currently dates.
Asked if she’s open to enter showbiz, Reyes is more inclined into hosting than acting though she can make a good love team to Kapamilya actor Jerome Ponce, whom she currently dates.
“More on sa hosting siguro ako. 'Yun ang gusto ko talaga,” said Reyes.
“More on sa hosting siguro ako. 'Yun ang gusto ko talaga,” said Reyes.
Other volleybelles that proved successful in hosting are Gretchen Ho, Michele Gumabao, Mela Tunay and Valdez.
Other volleybelles that proved successful in hosting are Gretchen Ho, Michele Gumabao, Mela Tunay and Valdez.
This article originally appeared on the ABS-CBN Sports website.
This article originally appeared on the ABS-CBN Sports website.
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