PVL All-Filipino opening schedule of games (February 20)
Philsports Arena
4 p.m. – Petro Gazz Angels vs Strong Group Athletics
6 p.m. – Chery Tiggo Crossovers vs Capital1 Solar Spikers
PVL Live Updates: Chery Tiggo Crossovers vs Capital1 Solar Spikers
PVL: Ara Galang, Chery Tiggo overwhelm debuting Capital1
Chery Tiggo Crossovers’ Ara Galang during a game against Capital1 in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–Ara Galang starred for Chery Tiggo in a dominant 25-6, 25-15, 25-15 win over debuting Capital1 to open its Premier Volleyball League (PVL) campaign on Tuesday at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
Wearing a different uniform from the familiar yellow of the defunct F2 Logistics, Galang led the Crossovers with 12 points built around nine attacks, two aces and a block.
Stats: Chery Tiggo-Capital1
Ara Galang’s debut – 12 points (9 attacks, 2 aces, 1 block) #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/mgQjm7glD7
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 20, 2024
FINAL: Chery Tiggo (1-0) dominates the debuting Capital1 (0-1) in straight sets. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/i3t66rhSW6
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) February 20, 2024
PVL Live Updates: Petro Gazz Angels vs Strong Group Athletics
Brooke Van Sickle admits to first game jitters in PVL debut
Petro Gazz Angels’ Brooke Van Sickle in her PVL debut.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Brooke Van Sickle admitted she felt first-game jitters but still enjoyed her Premier Volleyball League (PVL) debut.
The Filipino-American sensation only had seven points in their 25-12, 25-20, 25-12 win over the debuting Strong Group Athletics in the All-Filipino Conference opener on Tuesday at Philsports Arena.
PVL: Nicole Tiamzon takes spotlight in Petro Gazz opening win
Petro Gazz Angels’ Nicole Tiamzon during the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Nicole Tiamzon shone in Petro Gazz’s first Premier Volleyball League (PVL) game under Japanese coach Koji Tsuzurabara, who wants his players to always have the “challenger’s” mindset.
All eyes were on Brooke Van Sickle after an MVP and title run in the PNVF Champions League but Tiamzon proved she could lead the Angels, who swept the debuting Strong Group Athletics, 25-12, 25-20, 25-12, in the All-Filipino Conference opener on Tuesday at Philsports Arena.
Petro Gazz gives new team Strong Group rude welcome in PVL
Petro Gazz Angels during a win over Strong Group Athletics in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–Petro Gazz spoiled Strong Group Athletics’ Premier Volleyball League (PVL) debut with a 25-12, 25-20, 25-12 whipping in the 2024 All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
Getting a bit more playing time under new coach Koji Tsuzurabara’s system, Nicole Tiamzon lifted the Angels with 15 points built around 13 attacks and two aces.
Petro Gazz Angels post-game press conference
Petro Gazz coach Koji Tsuzurabara, Nicole Tiamzon, and Brooke Van Sickle on their first win. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/cdpidOruns
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 20, 2024
FINAL: Petro Gazz (1-0) sweeps the debuting Strong Group Athletics (0-1), 25-12, 25-20, 25-12, to open the #PVL2024 season. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/JkNo2v8YFh
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) February 20, 2024
WATCH: Myla Pablo wins it for Petro Gazz. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/w0aQNVbrH1
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 20, 2024
END OF SET 2: Petro Gazz 25, SGA 20
The Angels take a commanding 2-0 lead. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/60RMQniW3t
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) February 20, 2024
FIRST BLOOD!
END OF SET 1: Petro Gazz 25, SGA 12 #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/qO86Vmx1d5
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) February 20, 2024
Video: Strong Group Athletics ready for its PVL debut
Strong Group Athletics ready for its PVL debut. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/qIe6RWdoXL
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 20, 2024
Video: Petro Gazz warms up for its first PVL 2024 game
It’s opening day!
Petro Gazz warms up in its first #PVL2024 game against Strong Group Athletics. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/er30VLHwPG
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 20, 2024
PVL: After key signings, Petro Gazz to be even better in MJ Phillips return
FILE – Petro Gazz Angels’ MJ Philips. PVL PHOTO
Just the news that MJ Phillips will soon be returning to Petro Gazz already serves as encouragement for the Angels ahead of the much-awaited return of the Premier Volleyball League in just a few days.
And Petro Gazz knows it can expect more than just motivation once Phillips actually reunites with her local club.
“Just hearing the word of her coming back is a boost,” captain Remy Palma told the Inquirer in Filipino after the launch of the All-Filipino Conference on Wednesday. “Especially for me because we are buddies, partners in the middle.
What are the plays run by teams in volleyball? PVL coaches reveal their favorites
The top PVL coaches reveal their pet plays during games. —MARLO CUETO
Behind every championship, victory, set and point in volleyball is a stable system designed by coaches that help players execute inside the court.
While basketball plays are pretty much well-known, volleyball strategies remain esoteric even with the continued skyrocketing popularity of the sport.
Running or slide attack, pipe attack, outside hit, high ball or four set, Gap or 31 set. It takes a trained eye to watch these plays develop. In contrast, even casual sports fans can spot a pick-and-roll coming before the point guard crosses the eight-second line.
PVL’s freewheeling recruitment comes to halt by midyear
Ricky Palou: Putting things on a reasonable level. —PVL PHOTO
The Premier Volleyball League’s (PVL) plans on pushing for a more equal playing field is slowly taking shape as it eyes to fully implement major changes by midyear.
For the first time since the PVL became a professional league, it will be having a Rookie Draft that will pull the curtains down on direct hirings either from international talent or local collegiate standouts done by the teams to bolster their rosters.