Savannah Davison, a strong spiker from the Philippines who hails from Canada, is leading the PLDT High Speed Hitters in their pursuit of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Champions League, which is scheduled to take place in 2025. After suffering a heartbreaking loss to the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the quarterfinals of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference, this choice was made in response to the situation.

The quarterfinal series between PLDT and Choco Mucho was a contest that left fans on the edge of their seats. The match was a best-of-three quarterfinal series. Despite the fact that they had lost the first game of the series, the High Speed Hitters were resolute in their pursuit of a decisive Game 3. An outstanding effort was produced by Davison, who achieved a new personal high of 34 points after the game. With set scores of 25-15, 12-25, 25-23, 21-25, and 15-13, PLDT was unable to achieve the desired results despite her attempts.

PLDT took an early lead of 5-1 in the fifth and final set, with Davison scoring all five points to the team’s winning performance. Critical blunders, on the other hand, made it possible for Choco Mucho to gain momentum and ultimately win the match. Davison admitted that she had made several blunders late in the game and emphasized the significance of keeping one’s composure under competitive pressure.

PLDT continues to have a positive outlook on the future, notwithstanding the challenge posed by PVL. The squad is focusing their efforts on the AVC Champions League, where they will be competing alongside Creamline and Petro Gazz as representatives of the Philippines. The Philippine League of Football (PLDT) has the opportunity to exhibit its potential on a larger platform and acquire vital experience competing against top-tier Asian teams by participating in this international tournament. 

While Davison was expressing his excitement about the approaching challenge, he also brought attention to the significance of competing on an international level. As far as she is concerned, the experience will prove to be extremely beneficial to the expansion and development of the team. 

A proactive approach has been taken by PLDT to strengthen its roster in order to enhance its competitiveness. The offensive powers of the club have been greatly improved as a result of the inclusion of Savannah Davison, a Canadian foreign player who plays outside hitter. 

Additionally, the club has welcomed veteran players such as Kim Dy, who was once a member of the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers organisation. The dynamic playstyle of Davison is anticipated to be successfully complemented by Dy’s expertise and adaptability, resulting in the formation of a formidable attacking duel.

The influence that Davison has had on the court has been made clear by the excellent statistics that she has displayed. During the 2024–25 PVL All-Filipino Conference, she completed the season with 296 points, which was the most points scored in the league. The fact that she had a success rate of 39.35% in her attacks was another noteworthy aspect of her attacking efficiency, which highlights the fact that she is PLDT’s primary offensive weapon. 

There has been widespread recognition for her outstanding performances. As a result of Davison’s persistent excellence and the significant impact she made to the success of the squad, she was recognized as the Player of the Week by the PVL Press Corps on many occasions throughout the season.

The transition from domestic to international competition presents PLDT with a number of problems as well as opportunities. In order to compete in the AVC Champions League, which will feature some of the most talented teams in Asia, the High Speed Hitters will need to improve their performance even further. When it comes to the evolution of the squad, the experience that is obtained from competing against a variety of playing styles and methods will be crucial.

The collective objective of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) is crystal clear: to proudly represent the Philippines and to reveal the capabilities of the team on the international scene. Due to the fact that they are aware that achieving success in the AVC Champions League needs devotion, teamwork, and an unwavering belief in their capabilities, the players have made a commitment to participate in rigorous training and preparation.