ILOCOS SUR, Philippines – In the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference held here on Saturday, Petro Gazz defeated Farm Fresh 25-21, 25-17, 25-19, proving that the lengthy journey from Manila to Candon City was not in vain.

Three weeks into the six-month tournament, the Angels’ campaign was strengthened by their triumph over the grizzled Foxies at the Candon City Arena, where they relied on a well-balanced offense and calm play.

Fil-American sensation Brooke van Sickle spearheaded the attack, scoring 20 points and constantly finding her rhythm when it mattered most. She commended Farm Fresh’s enhanced defensive play, pointing out that the Angels needed to maintain composure to win.

Maddie van Sickle gave Farm Fresh excellent marks for their defensive prowess, emphasizing their capacity to dig balls and sustain rallies. She stated that in order to counter their opponent’s defensive tactics, her squad needed to maintain composure and patience throughout the game. As the game went on, Van Sickle stressed how crucial it was to keep your attention and make as few mistakes as possible. She also demonstrated her defensive prowess by contributing four outstanding digs to her team’s efforts. She clarified that maintaining composure and composure under duress was essential to carrying out their strategy successfully and winning.

The Foxies put up a fierce fight, but the Angels prevailed because of their expertise, particularly in the first and third sets’ tense moments. In the first frame, Trisha Tubu of Farm Fresh cut the lead to 17–20, but van Sickle’s consecutive strikes and a Farm Fresh error gave Petro Gazz some breathing room.

The Foxies’ first-ball inaccuracy enabled the Angels to seal the victory, even though Farm Fresh saved three set points.

Thanks to Remy Palma’s deft tip and timely contributions from Myla Pablo and Chie Saet, Petro Gazz jumped out to an early 13-6 lead in the second set and kept a comfortable advantage.

Petro Gazz jumped out to an early 13-6 lead in the second set, holding a commanding lead the entire time thanks to Remy Palma’s astute tip and timely assistance from Myla Pablo and Chie Saet. Even though Farm Fresh mounted a valiant comeback to pull within four points, the Angels’ firepower—led by van Sickle—proved to be too formidable. Petro Gazz maintained control and ended the set with a commanding victory, earning a vital lead in the match with steady offensive pressure and strong defense. They were able to keep the advantage by remaining calm and performing well under pressure.
Farm Fresh got off to another strong start in the third session, staying within two points at 10–12. However, Petro Gazz’s 8-3 run in response essentially opened the game.

The Angels’ overwhelming performance was finished off by van Sickle’s offensive genius and a number of late-game tweaks made by coach Koji Tsuzurabara.

Van Sickle, meanwhile, saw the PVL on Tour as a homecoming rather than merely a volleyball match.

Trisha Tubu finished with 14 points, while the Foxies fell to 0-2 thanks to nine, seven, and five points from Maicah Larroza, Rizza Cruz, and Aprylle Tagsip, respectively.

After a long break, veteran Rachel Ann Daquis had to sit out for the Foxies as she focused on regaining her full fitness and readiness to return to the court. Despite her absence, Petro Gazz demonstrated its offensive firepower with Maddie van Sickle leading the charge. The Angels were dominant in several key statistical categories, including spikes, where they outscored Farm Fresh 47-40. They also had the upper hand in blocking, registering four blocks compared to the Foxies’ three, and secured three service aces, while Farm Fresh could only manage one.

Petro Gazz’s defense was excellent as well, taking advantage of Farm Fresh’s errors to score 21 points off of unforced mistakes. In contrast, the Angels made just 13 mistakes, demonstrating their disciplined play. Petro Gazz was able to dominate the game’s flow and win because of their effective attacking and defensive strategies. Despite Farm Fresh’s formidable defense, the team’s overall effort and Van Sickle’s leadership were crucial in defeating them.