PVL on Tour returned to the iconic FilOil EcoOil Centre at San Juan City yesterday, July 1, and the Cignal HD Spikers continued their winning streak while the PLDT Home Fiber High Speed Hitters recorded their first win of the tournament in their debut match.
A Clean 3-Set Sweep for Both the HD Spikers and High Speed Hitters
Cignal extended its dominant form as they handed the Creamline Cool Smashers their first loss of the tournament.
Despite a late rally by Creamline in the third set which had them saving three match points and tying the frame at 24-all, the HD Spikers held firm. Heather Guino-o briefly regained match point before Creamline tied it again at 26. Erika Santos and Sheena Toring exchanged blows until Ishie Lalongisip sealed the win with consecutive kills after a tense hour and 43-minute battle.
Credits: Premier Volleyball League
Final Scores: 25-22, 25-18, 28-26
Santos led the charge with 18 points, while Lalongisip contributed 15, rounding out her performance with strong floor defense. Setter Gel Cayuna dished out 22 excellent sets and added five points, while libero Buding Duremdes tallied 16 digs.
Cignal next faces Chery Tiggo on July 19 in Iloilo, aiming to extend its winning streak.
Creamline, which fell to 2-1 after wins against Solar Spikers and the Chargers, hopes to bounce back against ZUS Coffee on July 19 as well.
Credits: Premier Volleyball League
Michele Gumabao paced the Cool Smashers with 11 points, while Alyssa Valdez and Jema Galanza chipped in nine and eight markers, respectively.
Cignal is currently holds the #1 seed while Creamline gets the #2 seed in Pool B.
Over in Pool A, a shorthanded PLDT squad also swept its opening match, taking down Farm Fresh Foxies.
Despite missing top scorers Savannah Davison, Dell Palomata, and Alleiah Malaluan, the High Speed Hitters overcame the odds in head coach Alessandro Lodi’s PVL debut for the Foxies.
PLDT pulled off a dramatic rally in the third set, overturning a 19-23 deficit. Reyes capped the comeback with a pivotal block to close the match after 89 minutes.
Credits: Premier Volleyball League
Final Scores: 25-18, 25-21, 28-26.
Kiesha Bedonia stepped up with a standout performance for the High Speed Hitters, registering 14 points and delivering on both ends with eight digs and seven receptions. Mika Reyes added 10 points, while Jovelyn Prado, in her first start since recovering from an ACL injury, chipped in nine points and 10 digs.
Credits: Premier Volleyball League
Majoy Baron and Kianna Dy added seven and six points, respectively, with Angge Alcantara facilitating the offense through 20 excellent sets. Libero Kath Arado also starred on defense with 20 digs and 13 receptions.
PLDT eyes back-to-back wins as it takes on Petro Gazz on July 12 in Isabela.
For the side of Farm Fresh Foxies, Trisha Tubu led the team with 14 points as they now look to notch its first victory against Choco Mucho also on July 12.
Rizza Cruz and Jolina Dela Cruz added 10 and nine points, while Louie Romero and Jheck Dionela had 17 sets and 11 digs, respectively, in the losing effort.
PLDT is now the 4th seed with a 1-0 record while the Foxies are the 6th seed with a 0-1 record in Pool A.
PVL on Tour returned to the iconic FilOil EcoOil Centre at San Juan City yesterday, July 1, and the Cignal HD Spikers continued their winning streak while the PLDT Home Fiber High Speed Hitters recorded their first win of the tournament in their debut match.
A Clean 3-Set Sweep for Both the HD Spikers and High Speed Hitters
Cignal extended its dominant form as they handed the Creamline Cool Smashers their first loss of the tournament.
Despite a late rally by Creamline in the third set which had them saving three match points and tying the frame at 24-all, the HD Spikers held firm. Heather Guino-o briefly regained match point before Creamline tied it again at 26. Erika Santos and Sheena Toring exchanged blows until Ishie Lalongisip sealed the win with consecutive kills after a tense hour and 43-minute battle.
Credits: Premier Volleyball League
Final Scores: 25-22, 25-18, 28-26
Santos led the charge with 18 points, while Lalongisip contributed 15, rounding out her performance with strong floor defense. Setter Gel Cayuna dished out 22 excellent sets and added five points, while libero Buding Duremdes tallied 16 digs.
Cignal next faces Chery Tiggo on July 19 in Iloilo, aiming to extend its winning streak.
Creamline, which fell to 2-1 after wins against Solar Spikers and the Chargers, hopes to bounce back against ZUS Coffee on July 19 as well.
Credits: Premier Volleyball League
Michele Gumabao paced the Cool Smashers with 11 points, while Alyssa Valdez and Jema Galanza chipped in nine and eight markers, respectively.
Cignal is currently holds the #1 seed while Creamline gets the #2 seed in Pool B.
Over in Pool A, a shorthanded PLDT squad also swept its opening match, taking down Farm Fresh Foxies.
Despite missing top scorers Savannah Davison, Dell Palomata, and Alleiah Malaluan, the High Speed Hitters overcame the odds in head coach Alessandro Lodi’s PVL debut for the Foxies.
PLDT pulled off a dramatic rally in the third set, overturning a 19-23 deficit. Reyes capped the comeback with a pivotal block to close the match after 89 minutes.
Credits: Premier Volleyball League
Final Scores: 25-18, 25-21, 28-26.
Kiesha Bedonia stepped up with a standout performance for the High Speed Hitters, registering 14 points and delivering on both ends with eight digs and seven receptions. Mika Reyes added 10 points, while Jovelyn Prado, in her first start since recovering from an ACL injury, chipped in nine points and 10 digs.
Credits: Premier Volleyball League
Majoy Baron and Kianna Dy added seven and six points, respectively, with Angge Alcantara facilitating the offense through 20 excellent sets. Libero Kath Arado also starred on defense with 20 digs and 13 receptions.
PLDT eyes back-to-back wins as it takes on Petro Gazz on July 12 in Isabela.
For the side of Farm Fresh Foxies, Trisha Tubu led the team with 14 points as they now look to notch its first victory against Choco Mucho also on July 12.
Rizza Cruz and Jolina Dela Cruz added 10 and nine points, while Louie Romero and Jheck Dionela had 17 sets and 11 digs, respectively, in the losing effort.
PLDT is now the 4th seed with a 1-0 record while the Foxies are the 6th seed with a 0-1 record in Pool A.
