Acaylar and remnants of disbanded Gerflor squad continue to await their fates as the New Year draws near

Gerflor Defenders. – PVL PHOTO There was a sense of uncertainty in Sammy Acaylar’s voice when he talked about the future. “I don’t know if we (team) will be continued, up to now I still don’t know what their decision will be,” Acaylar told the Inquirer over the phone when asked of the fate of…

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Coach hopes Gerflor new owner keeps team but bolsters roster with key players

Gerflor Defenders wrap up their PVL All-Filipino campaign. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Gerflor ended its Premier Volleyball League (PVL) journey with a winless record in 11 games before a new owner takes charge next season. Despite a winless record with 16 straight losses including the team’s stint in the Invitational Conference, the Defenders coach…

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PVL: Farm Fresh finally breaks through, sweeps Gerflor

Farm Fresh Foxies.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Farm Fresh finally entered the win column in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) after sweeping embattled Gerflor, 25-17, 25-17, 25-15, in the second All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Despite being eliminated from the semifinal race last weekend, the Foxies remained determined for the franchise’s breakthrough, …

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PVL: F2 Logistics wins back to back, sweeps Gerflor

Ara Galang and the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers in the PVL. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — F2 Logistics earned its first winning streak in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference after pouncing on the embattled Gerflor, 25-10, 25-16, 25-14, on Thursday at the Philsports Arena. Ara Galang led the way for the Cargo…

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PVL: Sammy Acaylar says ‘time will come’ as he brings winning pedigree to Gerflor

Gerflor coach Sammy Acaylar. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Gerflor coach Sammy Acaylar is determined to bring his winning tradition to the new-look Defenders as he makes his professional coaching debut in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. After a winless PVL debut and a 12th place…

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Akari stops skid, fends off Gerflor – rezal404

Akari Chargers. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Faith Nisperos and Dindin Santiago-Manabat led Akari past the gritty Gerflor in five sets, 25-20, 22-25, 27-25, 25-27, 15-12, to end its Pool A campaign on a winning note in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference on Tuesday at Philsports Arena. Nisperos showed the way for…

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Edgar Barroga hopes Gerflor finds way to peak despite short Invitational conference – rezal404

Gerflor coaches Edgar Barroga. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Gerflor coach Edgar Barroga hopes the Defenders will peak at the right time in the short Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference. The Gerflor Defenders received a rude welcome in the PVL after getting swept by the Creamline Cool Smashers last Thursday at FilOil EcoOil Center…

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New PVL squad Gerflor Defenders unveil four new players – rezal404

MANILA, Philippines—The Quezon City Gerflor Defenders, the Premier Volleyball League’s newest team, unveiled four of its players for the upcoming Invitational Conference. The Defenders welcomed Lyceum product and former Chery Tiggo player Pia Sarmiento as one of the squad’s liberos. Introducing our tactical Liberos for the Gerflor Defenders Team! Say hello to defenders #Sarmiento and…

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