Foton Tornadoes begin PSL Grand Prix campaign with three-set rout of Meralco

FOTON trounced Meralco, 25-23, 25-22, 25-16, to open its campaign in the Philippine Super Liga Grand Prix on a high note at the Alonte Sports Arena in Binan, Laguna on Saturday.

Returning import Lindsay Stalzer tallied a game-high 18 points from 16 kills and two blocks while another reinforcement, Katie Messing, debuted with nine points for the Tornadoes.

Angeli Araneta, the second pick overall in the draft, added seven markers for Foton in a match that needed just an hour and 13 minutes to finish.

Christina Alessi had 10 points for Meralco while Liis Kullerkann chipped in eight markers. La Salle stalwart and Mika Reyes had four points in her first PSL match.