Jackson Reed lastly sees motion in an Alas Pilipinas jersey. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines — It took a while, however Jackson Reed was honored to lastly introduce himself to Philippine volleyball after making his Alas Pilipinas debut.
The Filipino-American Reed confirmed what he can do for the house nation of his grandfather, scoring three factors—together with a loaded service—and offering regular ground protection as Alas took down South Korean membership Hyundai Capital Skywalkers, 25-22, 22-25, 25-21, 25-20, within the three-day Invitationals on Wednesday at Good Araneta Coliseum.
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“It’s been a yr within the making. I used to be alleged to be on the group final yr, however I obtained actually sick right here the primary time. The whole lot’s gone full circle, and it feels superb,” stated Reed.
The 23-year-old, who performed for the College of Southern California within the US NCAA and pursued his grasp’s at Loyola College Chicago, tried out for Alas final yr however needed to depart after solely two weeks because of sickness.
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This yr, Alas contacted him once more to affix the pool for its historic internet hosting and participation within the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Males’s World Championship in September. He met the group throughout its journey to New York two weeks in the past for a showcase with Filipino-American gamers.
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“It’s been a seamless transition. All people right here is so good and welcoming, and I couldn’t ask for a greater group of men to go to battle with,” Reed stated.
Reed, who now holds Filipino citizenship, is set to honor his grandfather, who was born and raised in Pangasinan.
“My grandfather was the oldest of seven. He introduced our total household over to the States. My mother can also be Filipino. My grandpa wasn’t naturalized in america till 1969, and my mother was born in 1968, so subsequently by regulation, I’m a Filipino citizen. I obtained my citizenship final yr,” he defined.
“I really feel like this is a chance that lots of people again residence within the US don’t get as a result of that’s a really aggressive pool. There are plenty of nice gamers over there—and so many nice gamers right here too. I simply need to do one thing completely different, and I needed to honor my grandfather.”
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Reed is having fun with the fashion of play and ambiance of Philippine volleyball and is trying ahead to the ultimate match of the Invitationals in opposition to Southeast Asian rival and unbeaten Thailand on Independence Day at 7:30 p.m.
“Overwhelming? I wouldn’t say so as a result of I find it irresistible. I’m not taking this with no consideration as a result of we don’t have stuff like this again residence. Coming over right here and experiencing one thing new is truthfully what I got here right here for—and I’m loving it,” stated Reed.
