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PLDT ousts Choco Mucho, seals playoffs duel vs Chery Tiggo

PLDT High Speed Hitters in the PVL Reinforced Conference game against Choco Mucho Flying Titans. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–PLDT got over a first-set hump to send Choco Mucho packing after a 21-25, 25-18, 25-16, 25-19 victory on Thursday at FilOil EcoOil Centre and forge quarterfinal matchup against Chery Tiggo in the PVL Reinforced Conference. Elena…

Wilma Salas, Van Sickle fuel surging Petro Gazz past PLDT

Petro Gazz’s Wilma Salas saves the ball during a game against PLDT in the PVL Reinforced Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Wilma Salas and Brooke van Sickle formed a lethal 1-2 punch to bolster the playoff chances of Petro Gazz in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. With an important game on…

With KO duel looming, PLDT eyes help from young guns

PLDT High Speed Hitters in the PVL Reinforced Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net PLDT has been in this situation before. The High Speed Hitters would run up a streak by knocking down opponents early but still be caught in a tight spot when the homestretch approaches. That’s what coach Rald Ricafort is trying to avoid and he may…

PLDT regains winning form in time for second round

PLDT’s Lena Samoilenko against Farm Fresh during the PVL Reinforced Conference.– PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Focusing on the team’s strengths, Lena Samoilenko and Kim Fajardo helped PLDT regain their winning ways to end the first round of the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. Following a tough five-set loss to Chery Tiggo, Samoilenko continued to show…

Positive outlook working wonders for Kath Arado, PLDT

Kath Arado and the PLDT High Speed Hitters in the PVL Reinforced Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Kath Arado is keeping a positive outlook on PLDT’s campaign in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference despite missing a couple of key players. With core players led by go-to scorer Savi Davison out, the High Speed Hitters still…

Samoilenko gets help this time as PLDT gains share of lead

After an ego-boosting win against All-Filipino champion Creamline, PLDT is making it a point to not put all the pressure on Russian backup Elena Samoilenko. “[Samoilenko] can’t drop 30 points every game because she will get drained so the challenge for the other wing spikers is to produce points as well,” Coach Rald Ricafort told…

Mika Reyes return made sweeter by PLDT win over Creamline

Mika Reyes–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Toward the end of Tuesday evening, just as the spotlight was about to shift to six more debuting squads in the PVL Reinforced Conference, Mika Reyes and her PLDT squad decided to grab a slice of the volleyball conversation. Reyes, the former La Salle star sidelined by a shoulder injury at the…

Elena Samoilenko powers PLDT past Creamline in five sets

Elena Samoilenko and the PLDT High Speed Hitters hurdle their first assignment in the PVL Reinforced Conference against Creamline Cool Smashers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — In the battle of depleted teams, PLDT prevailed as Russian spiker Elena Samoilenko stood the tallest with 34 points to stun Creamline, 16-25, 25-22, 24-26, 25-19, 15-12, in the…

Creamline, PLDT missing key players to start Reinforced tilt

Creamline stars Alyssa Valdez and Tots Carlos on the bench for the Cool Smashers’ opening game in the PVL Reinforced Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines —Creamline and PLDT are missing some of their stars to open the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference on Tuesday night at Philsports Arena. PLDT star Savi Davison is unlikely to play…

PLDT uses Draft to plug playmaking hole

Angelica Alcantara—MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Being a tactician who is usually guided by calculated numbers, Rald Ricafort has PLDT well-prepared to deal with absences of some of his crew in the upcoming PVL Reinforced Conference. The team officially announced on Wednesday that veteran setter Rhea Dimaculangan will be missing the import-laced conference after being recently married last…