The 2025 PVL Invitational continued on National Heroes Day with the PLDT High Speed Hitters going up against Kobe Shinwa and the Cignal HD Spikers playing the Zus Coffee Thunderbelles at the PhilSports Arena.
Here is what happened:
PLDT Repels Kobe Shinwa, Books PVL Invitational Finals Seat
The PLDT High Speed Hitters continued their winning ways on Monday, sweeping Kobe Shinwa University, 25-20, 25-22, 25-23, to book a seat in the 2025 PVL Invitational Finals.
While PLDT managed the sweep, the young Kobe Shinwa squad made it tough for the PVL On Tour champs nonetheless. But the High Speed Hitters, winners of 11 straight dating back to the PVL On Tour rose to the occasion, leaning on their composure, depth, talent, and superb net defense to turn back the lone guest team of this PVL Invitational.
Savi Davison topscored for the Finals-bound High Speed Hitters with 17 points, followed by Alleiah Malaluan’s 12 and Mika Reyes’s 11. Majoy Baron and Kim Dy added 11 combined. Kim Fajardo, meanwhile, orchestrated the PLDT offense with masterful precision and finished with 2-0 excellent sets.
Nagisa Komatsuda carried the fight for Kobe Shinwa with 21 big points but was the sole Kobe player in double-digits. Arisu Ishikawa added , while Kokomo Yasuma, Yuia Yamano and Reira Miyazaki tallied 7 markers apiece.
Up Next:
PLDT vs. Zus Coffee Thunderbells on August 28 (Smart Araneta Coliseum)
Kobe Shinwa vs. Creamline Cool Smashers on August 26 (PhilSports Arena)
Cignal Beats Zus Coffee, Jumpstarts Podium Bid
The Cignal HD Spikers finally broke through in their 2025 PVL Invitational campaign, overpowering the
Zus Coffee Thunderbelles, 22-25, 25-19, 25-18, 25-19, to keep their podium finish hopes alive.
Libero Dawn Catindig, back after her Alas Pilipinas duties, anchored Cignal’s strong performance with her usual great defense on her way to 18 excellent digs and 15 receptions. Erika Santos, hailed PVL On Tour MVP but largely held in check this conference, finally flashed her fiery form with 21 big points, while Ishie Lalongisip, who has struggled in this PVL Invitational as well, found her footing with a 13-point outing. Tin Tiamzon and rookie Erin Pangilinan added 10 each.
Chai Troncoso led Zus Coffee with 16 markers, while Kate Santiago added 14. Wielyn Estoque and Riza Nogales chipped in a combined 14 points for the winless Thunderbelles.
Up Next:
Cignal vs. Kobe Shinwa University on August 28 (Smart Araneta Coliseum)
Zus Coffee vs. Chery Tiggo Crossovers on August 26 (PhilSports Arena)
