PVL All-Filipino Conference Standings as of November 23
Photos: Choco Mucho (8-1) returns to the PVL semis
Video: Choco Mucho coach Dante Alinsunurin, Sisi Rondina, and Maddie Madayag
Choco Mucho comeback win over PLDT seals PVL semifinals return
Choco Mucho Flying Titans celebrate come from behind win that sealed their semifinals entry. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines —When Choco Mucho went down 0-5 to PLDT in the fifth set putting the team’s winning streak in peril, coach Dante Alinsunurin didn’t call a time-out.
Not doubting his players one second, Alinsunurin let his Flying Titans figure out how to get out of that hole themselves.
And Sisi Rondina and Co. did just that, as the Flying Titans pulled off a come-from-behind 25-20, 23-25, 18-25, 25-17, 15-12 win over PLDT–their eighth straight–that secured a semifinal berth in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference.
Score: Choco Mucho Flying Titans vs PLDT High Speed Hitters
EIGHT WINS IN A ROW!
FINAL: Choco Mucho (8-1) returns to the PVL semifinals after surviving PLDT (5-4) in five sets. #PVL2023 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/tiYRc5b2jr
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) November 23, 2023
Photos: Creamline stays unbeaten
Video: Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses, Jema Galanza, and Alyssa Valdez
PVL: Creamline fends off Nxled to go 8-0 and close in on semis berth
Jema Galanza leads Creamline Cool Smashers’ balanced attack against Nxled in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion Creamline overcame the tough challenge from the also-ran Nxled, 25-23, 25-16, 25-21, to remain unbeaten in eight games nearing a semifinal berth in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at Philsports Arena.
Score: Creamline Cool Smashers vs Nxled Chameleons
FINAL: Creamline (8-0) stays unbeaten after beating the also-ran Nxled (3-6) in straight sets, inching closer to the semifinals. #PVL2023 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/X6TisskZ9j
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) November 23, 2023
Photos: Akari wins back to back
Video: Fifi Sharma and Akari coach Jorge Souza de Brito
PVL: Fifi Sharma stars in latest win as Akari keeps semifinals hopes alive
Fifi Sharma rises for a hit to lead Akari Chargers in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –PVL PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — Focused on rebuilding their confidence, Fifi Sharma kept the Akari Chargers’ semifinal hopes alive with a 25-14, 25-21, 25-19 victory over the also-ran Galeries Tower Highrisers in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at Philsports Arena.
Sharma powered the Chargers with 12 points built on an efficient 10-of-17 attacking clip including two blocks as they won back-to-back games to improve to a 5-4 record, tying sixth placer Petro Gazz.
Score: Akari Chargers vs Galeries Twoter High Risers
FINAL: Akari (5-4) sweeps the also-ran Galeries Tower (0-8), 25-14, 25-21, 25-19, to stay in semifinal contention. #PVL2023 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/4zG7fS98GF
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) November 23, 2023
END OF SET 1: Akari 25, Galeries Tower 14 #PVL2023 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) November 23, 2023
PVL All-Filipino Conference Schedule of Games (November 23)
Philsports Arena
2 p.m. – Galeries Tower High Risers vs Akari Chargers
4 p.m. – Creamline Cool Smashers vs Nxled Chameleons
6 p.m. – Choco Mucho Flying Titans vs PLDT High Speed Hitters
PVL: Cess Robles gives Chery Tiggo big lift anew off the bench
Chery Tiggo’s Cess Robles.–PVL PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — Cess Robles continues to embrace her role, providing the spark off the bench for the Chery Tiggo Crossovers in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference.
“For me, I just accepted the role given to me by my coach. When there is an opportunity, I always make sure to grab it,” said Robles in Filipino after scoring 18 points off the bench to lead Chery Tiggo past Cignal in thrilling five sets, 17-25, 25-19, 21-25, 25-22, 16-14, on Tuesday at Philsports Arena.
Soltones tears up remembering beloved dogs tattooed on her
Grethcel Soltones and her tattoos.
MANILA, Philippines —Every game she plays and basically wherever she goes, Grethcel Soltones has her precious dogs powering her every move.
The Petro Gazz star had the faces of her dogs, Lucas, Thor, Madison, and Damon tattooed on her upper left arm to keep their memories with her forever.
“Kaya ko sila pinatattoo kasi kahit malayo sila parang andyan pa rin sila for me,” said an emotional Soltones.