The Chery Tiggo Crossovers acquired two big names on Tuesday, January 2, signing Aby Marano and Ara Galang for the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season.

Marano and Galang were previously part of the F2 Logistics team that disbanded last month. Now, both volleybelles are looking forward to starting a new chapter with Chery Tiggo.

“Actually, na-e-excite talaga ako to be part of Chery Tiggo, parang ‘pag nagda-drive ka lang di’ba, parang ang sarap umarangkada kasama ang Chery,” Marano stated.

“I’m very thankful kasi may opportunity na ganito na maglaro sa Chery, and super excited din kasi unang-una, first time ko lang din (may) makasamang iba talaga, so pumunta ako sa team na wala gaanong kakilala, and ‘yun, thankful ako na kasabay at kasama ko si Tyang,” Galang added.

Aby Marano reunites with former national team members

For Marano, she is very familiar with the team’s core, having played with them on the national team.

“At the same time, ‘yung mga players kasi from Chery, nakasama ko na sila from the national team — especially sina Mylene Paat, si Jasmine Nabor, si Shaya (Adorador), si Eya (Laure), (Jennifer) Nierva, and a lot more. So excited ako to be working with these players,” Marano added.

Chery Tiggo’s best finish last year came in the All-Filipino Conference, finishing fourth place.

Both Marano and Galang vow to give their all in helping give the Crossovers their first title since the 2021 Open Conference.

“They’ve (the fans) known me as a player with a very big heart. Very passionate, vocal, and a leader, so I want them to expect that from me. Going to Chery Tiggo, dadalhin ko lahat ‘yun,” said Marano.

“All-out naman ako lagi, so ibibigay ko ‘yung best ko every training, every game, every day. Gagawin ko lang lahat ng makakaya ko para makacontribute, makatulong sa team,” Galang said.

Ex-F2 Logistics teammates Ivy Lacsina and Dawn Macandili-Catindig have also signed with other teams with the former going to Nxled while the latter heading to Cignal.