The PLDT High Speed Hitters remained the only unbeaten team in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference after defeating the Akari Chargers, 25-22, 25-27, 25-21, 25-15, at the FilOil Centre on Thursday, February 19.
PLDT once again showed its depth, with five players scoring in double figures in a balanced offensive display. Savi Davison led the charge with 18 points built on 16 attacks, while also adding 8 excellent receptions.
PLDT Offers Davison Plenty of Help
Majoy Baron anchored the net with 14 points, highlighted by 7 blocks. Kianna Dy matched that output with 14 points on 12 attacks and 2 aces. Mika Reyes and Alleiah Malaluan chipped in 10 points apiece to round out the High Speed Hitters’ scoring.
Defensively, team captain and libero Kath Arado tallied 26 excellent digs and 10 excellent receptions, while Kim Fajardo orchestrated the offense with 18 excellent sets.
“Siguro ni-remind lang dun sa system na nira-run namin, na ‘yun nga, kailangan talaga maraming variety sa attacks. At the same time, mag-adjust kami dun sa ginagawa ng middles saka wings ni Akari,” said head coach Rald Ricafort.
“So maganda rin talaga laro nila Gretch [Soltones] nung start. Actually, lahat sila. Kaya, ‘yun lang, kailangan lang ng patience para mairaos hanggang sa endgame.”
Gretchel Soltones paced Akari with 16 points and 13 excellent digs. Ivy Lacsina added 13 points built on 10 attacks, 2 aces, and 1 block. Middle blockers Ced Domingo and Fifi Sharma combined for 21 points, accounting for half of the Chargers’ 10 blocks.
What’s Next in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference
Saturday, February 21, FilOil Centre
Creamline Cool Smashers vs. Capital1 Solar Spikers, 4:00 p.m.
Zus Coffee Thunderbelles vs. Farm Fresh Foxies, 6:30 p.m.
PLDT High Speed Hitters
Tuesday (February 24) vs. Cignal Super Spikers, 6:30 p.m., FilOil Centre
Akari Chargers
Tuesday (February 24) vs. Nxled Chameleons, 4:00 p.m., FilOil Centre
