Kim Fajardo is enjoying her role as the engine behind the PLDT High Speed Hitters, who currently sit atop the standings with a 6-1 record in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
In PLDT’s straight-sets win over the Galeries Tower Highrisers, Fajardo tallied 15 excellent sets while spreading the ball effectively to a deep and balanced offense. For the veteran setter, having multiple scoring options on the floor has made her job both easier and more enjoyable.
“Good problem ‘yun para sa akin kasi lahat gusto pumatay, lahat gusto ng bola,” said Fajardo, who currently ranks as the league’s second-best setter in the statistical rankings.
Savi Davison led the High Speed Hitters with 21 points, while Mika Reyes added 10. Alleiah Malaluan contributed 9 markers, Majoy Baron finished with 7, and Kianna Dy chipped in 6 in a balanced scoring effort.
Kim Fajardo Has Complete Trust in Teammates
Still, Fajardo emphasized that the team’s success does not rest on her shoulders alone.
“Sa akin lang, trust na lang din sa sarili ko sa decision-making at trust sa mga kasama,” she said. “Ako, happy lang ako na ‘yung mga skills kaya siya i-training, ‘yung mga dapat gawin sa court. Pero happy ako kasi, bilang isa sa mga nasa loob, na-feel ko ‘yung discipline, ‘yung mga skills na di kayang ituro sa loob kundi ‘yung mga tulad ng communication, kung paano ‘yung attitude sa loob.”
She ended, “Hindi na siya ‘yung dating katulad ng previous seasons; ‘yung feeling sa loob iba na talaga—talagang lalaban at lalaban.”
Kim Fajardo and the rest of the High Speed Hitters return to action against the Choco Mucho Flying Titans on Saturday, March 14, at 4:00 p.m. at the FilOil Centre, before closing its preliminary round campaign against the Nxled Chameleons on Thursday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the same venue.
