LIVE UPDATES: PVL All-Filipino Conference February 24

PVL All-Filipino opening schedule of games (February 24)

Smart Araneta Coliseum

2 p.m. – Strong Group Athletics vs Chery Tiggo Crossovers
4 p.m. – Akari Chargers vs Cignal HD Spikers
6 p.m. – Farm Fresh Foxies vs Creamline Cool Smashers

FULL SCHEDULE HERE.

PVL: Ced Domingo has a quiet Akari debut as she adjusts to new system

Akari Chargers’ Ced Domingo goes for an attack as she rejoins the PVL in the All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines —Only arriving four days ago from a successful championship stint in Thailand,  Ced Domingo admitted that she’s still adjusting to Akari’s system as she made her debut on Saturday.

Domingo only played in the last two sets and scored two points as Akari absorbed a tough 25-21, 25-18, 25-12, 25-18 loss to Cignal in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

PVL: Bea De Leon, Denden Lazaro-Revilla set for Creamline debut vs Akari

Denden Lazaro and Bea De Leon at the sidelines watching Creamline Cool Smashers’ first game in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Bea De Leon and Denden Lazaro-Revilla sat out Creamline’s opener in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Saturday, but there’s no need to wait long for their Cool Smashers debut.

“Expect them to play on Thursday. I am announcing it today. They will be playing,” said coach Sherwin Meneses after his Creamline staved off a gritty Farm Fresh, 34-36, 25-23, 25-22, 25-15 on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Creamline vs Farm Fresh

Defending champion Creamline (1-0) staves off Farm Fresh (0-1), 34-36, 25-23, 25-22, 25-15 in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. Photos: Marlo Cueto | INQUIRER.net
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Posted by Inquirer Sports on Saturday, February 24, 2024

VIDEO: Tots Carlos after Creamline escaped Farm Fresh

PVL: Creamline overcomes first set scare to beat Farm Fresh

Alyssa Valdez and Tots Carlos high five after a point in the Creamline Cool Smashers’ opening win in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines–Creamline picked up where it left off and opened its title defense in the PVL All-Filipino Conference with a 34-36, 25-23, 25-22, 25-15 victory over Farm Fresh late Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Cool Smashers and the Foxies logged the third highest league set score in the opening frame that lasted 45 minutes as Farm Fresh threatened to break its  opponent’s winning streak dating back to Creamline’s sweep of the previous conference.

PVL: Dawn Catindig praises Jovelyn Gonzaga’s leadership for Cignal

Cignal HD Spikers’ Dawn Macandili-Catindig and Jovelyn Gonzaga in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — New Cignal libero Dawn Macandili-Catindig credited her winning debut to Jovelyn Gonzaga’s leadership and steady floor defense in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference.

Catindig had a stellar debut as an HD Spikers with 22 excellent digs and 11 receptions, helping her team overcome a first-set defeat before dispatching the Akari Chargers, 21-25, 25-18, 25-12, 25-18, on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

PVL live updates: Creamline Cool Smashers vs Farm Fresh Foxies

PVL: Bestfriends Aby Maraño, Mylene Paat get boost from playing together

Aby Maraño and Mylene Paat of the Chery Tiggo Crossovers in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQURIER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Mylene Paat is thrilled to have her “soul sister” Aby Maraño by her side as Chery Tiggo opened its 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference on a high note.

Paat and Maraño are simply making the best of being teammates for the first time in the pro league and their partnership has bore fruits for the Crossovers, who are 2-0 so far in the young conference.

Injured Jolina Dela Cruz will be supporting the Farm Fresh Foxies from the sidelines

Creamline opens its PVL title quest against Farm Fresh

Bea De Leon, Denden Lazaro-Revilla won’t play in Creamline’s first game vs Farm Fresh

VIDEO: Ced Domingo on her debut with Akari Chargers

STATS: Cignal vs Akari

PVL: Cignal turns back Akari to open All-Filipino bid

Cignal HD Spikers in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines–Cignal clawed back from being a set down and survived Akari, 21-25, 25-18, 25-12, 25-18, to start its Premier Volleyball League campaign on a high note.

The HD Spikers’ opening game win also put a damper on the Chargers’ debut of Grethcel Soltone and the comebacking Ced Domingo, who is fresh from her championship with Thailand club Nakhon Ratchasima.

Video: Cignal coach Shaq Delos Santos, Vanie Gandler, and Dawn Macandili-Catindig share their thoughts after beating Akari

PVL Live updates: Akari vs Cignal

Akari Chargers starters vs Cignal HD Spikers

Dawn Macandili-Catindig makes her PVL debut for Cignal

New Akari Chargers Ced Domingo, Max Juangco, and Grethcel Soltones warm up

Ced Domingo is back in the PVL  as Akari faces Cignal

PHOTOS: Chery Tiggo sweeps SGA

Chery Tiggo (2-0) sweeps SGA (0-2), 25-12, 25-17, 25-19, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. Photos: Marlo Cueto | INQUIRER.net
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Posted by Inquirer Sports on Saturday, February 24, 2024

VIDEO: Chery Tiggo coach KungFu Reyes, Mylene Paat on their early 2-0 lead

STATS: Chery Tiggo Crossovers vs Strong Group Athletics

PVL: Chery Tiggo puts on another strong showing with sweep of SGA

Chery Tiggo Crossovers’ Mylene Paat in a PVL All-Filipino Conference game at Smart Araneta Coliseum. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines–Chery Tiggo continued to show its top form after cruising to its second straight victory in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).

The Crossovers swept Strong Group, 25-12, 25-17, 25-19, behind Mylene Paat’s 10 points on 9 attacks and an ace despite playing off the bench on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

And it is a good sign for coach Kung Fu Reyes and the rejigged Chery Tiggo, which ended up with the bronze in the recent PNVF Champions League.

PVL live updates: Chery Tiggo vs SGA

Chery Tiggo eyes its second win against new team Strong Group Athletics

PVL: Another chance for Chery Tiggo to solve ‘good’ predicament

Chery Tiggo Crossovers’ Eya Laure in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

Kung Fu Reyes is faced with a problem most coaches want, and with a rather light assignment up in their Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference schedule, the outspoken coach will have the chance to see who deserves playing time the most.

“It’s a good problem,” Reyes said when reminded of the many outside hitters he has in his Chery Tiggo team that will be shooting for a second straight win on Saturday when it battles another newcomer in Strong Group at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

PVL: Mars Alba determined to contribute more for Choco Mucho

Choco Mucho setter Mars Alba in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Mars Alba is honored to be donning her favorite color as she shone brightly in her first game as Choco Mucho Flying Titan.

Alba started in her first game for Choco Mucho and provided 18 excellent sets on top of two points in their 25-12, 25-22, 25-18 victory over Nxled in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.

PVL: Eager to help, Ivy Lacsina debuts for Nxled ahead of schedule

Ivy Lacsina makes her debut for Nxled Chameleons in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Although she was expecting to be sidelined until March due to a right knee sprain, Ivy Lacsina made a surprise debut in the Nxled Chameleons’ first 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference game.

Lacsina came off the bench in the second set and delivered points but Choco Mucho proved too strong as her debut for Nxled was spoiled with a 12-25, 22-25, 18-25 loss on Thursday at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.

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