MANILA, Philippines – On Tuesday, the PLDT High Speed Hitters will play the Galeries Tower Highrisers in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. The game is important for the team because they want to win two straight games and build on their successful comeback to competition after a lengthy break.
The Fil-Canadian star Savi Davison is anticipated to spearhead the attack after putting in a strong showing in their first game against the Nxled Chameleons. With 19 points and nine outstanding receptions in that game, Davison put on a fantastic display of skill and variety. As Davison continues to establish herself as a vital member of the club, head coach Arnold Ricafort expects her to put up an even better performance in the next game.
Although he pointed out areas for development, Ricafort called the team’s first four-set triumph a good start. The High Speed Hitters showed tenacity, especially after winning the match after overcoming a setback in the third set. Ricafort underlined the significance of improving their performance, especially in terms of sustaining concentration and execution during the game.
The High Speed Hitters will concentrate on gaining consistency and keeping up their momentum as they get ready to play the Highrisers. The team’s increasing cohesiveness and Davison’s leadership on the court make them formidable competitors. It is anticipated that the game will put their resolve to the test and provide them another chance to demonstrate their abilities in the fiercely competitive league.
Ricafort noted that the game was Angge Alcantara’s first appearance and Savina “Savi” Balce’s comeback to active action. He was upbeat about their efforts and emphasized that as players adapt to new roles and responsibilities, the dynamic of the squad keeps changing. Ricafort, however, stressed the need for more improvement in consistency and execution while acknowledging the lost chance to end the match in straight sets.
The coach’s impartial evaluation demonstrates his dedication to leading the group toward ongoing development. Even as he celebrates the win, he is still committed to filling in the gaps that were discovered throughout the game. Ricafort’s strategy emphasizes how crucial it is to keep a growth attitude while building on early achievements.
With the ultimate objective of attaining more consistency and dominance in upcoming games, he has faith in his players’ ability to rise to the occasion. The team’s impressive start sets the stage for a successful season as they work to improve their performance and hone their tactics.
In the meantime, the Highrisers have a difficult match at 6:30 p.m. as they try to recover from two devastating defeats to the Choco Mucho Flying Titans and the Akari Chargers. Even though Galeries Tower has displayed moments of genius, such as a tough five-set match against the Titans, their efforts have been hampered by their inability to maintain composure and execute.
To compete with PLDT’s strong lineup, Julia Coronel, Jewel Encarnacion, Ysa Jimenez, France Ronquillo, and Andrea Marzan will need to step up their game. With a star-studded squad that includes middle blocks Majoy Baron and Dell Palomata, spikers Fiola Ceballos and Erika Santos, and the dynamic playmaker Alcantara, who has given their assault a new dimension, the High Speed Hitters are hoping to join the Chargers at the top.
At 4 p.m. Nxled Chameleons and ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles square off in a matchup between two teams trying to bounce back from early-game losses.
With the help of Kate Santiago, Michelle Gamit, Cloanne Mondenedo, and Chinnie Arroyo, the Thunderbelles, led by top rookie draft pick Thea Gagate, who scored 13 points in her debut, are relying on the experience of veterans Jovelyn Gonzaga and Chai Troncoso.
To score their first victory and level their league status, the Chameleons, on the other hand, will depend on Chiara Permentilla, Lycha Ebon, Lucille May Almonte, May Luna, Jaila Atienza, and Krich Macaslang.
Both games promise fierce combat because the results will probably depend on skill and composure under duress. Fans can expect another exciting day of volleyball action thanks to the assistance of major sponsors like Arena Plus, Fabriano Appliances, and Mikasa for the league run by Sports Vision.