HIGHLIGHTS: 2025 AVC Champions League – April 20
2025 AVC Women’s Champions League SCHEDULE
Philsports Arena
- 4:00 p.m. – Creamline Cool Smashers vs Al Naser Club (Pool A)
- 7:00 p.m. – Queensland Pirates vs PLDT High Speed Hitters (Pool D)
AVC Champions League: PLDT vs Queensland Pirates
AVC: PLDT’s Kianna Dy gets first start since injury, still finding her form
PLDT’s Kianna Dy during the AVC Champions League.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
Kianna Dy savored her first start in 641 days, helping PLDT win its first assignment in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Champions League.
In her first start since July 20, 2023, Dy scored four points as PLDT made quick work of the Queensland Pirates of Australia, 25-19, 25-12, 25-12, on Sunday at Philsports Arena.
PLDT caps dominant start by PH clubs in AVC Champions League
PLDT High Speed Hitters during a game against the Queensland Pirates in the AVC Champions League.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
By the looks of it, the battleground in the AVC Women’s Champions League could be totally intimidating for an international meet newbie such as the PLDT High Speed Hitters.
On Sunday, Savi Davison found out that it has become much less daunting.
The Filipino-Canadian outside hitter led the High Speed Hitters in breaking the ice by crushing Australia’s Queensland Pirates, 25-19, 25-12, 25-12, to gain an inside track in the quarterfinals of the meet at the Philsports Arena.
Savi Davison dazzles in AVC debut as PLDT cruises to victory
PLDT’s Savi Davison during the AVC Champions League.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
Savi Davison dazzled in her first game on the international stage, powering PLDT’s romp of Queensland Pirates, 25-19, 25-12, 25-12, in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Champions League on Sunday at Philsports Arena.
Davison drilled 14 points all on attacks to put the High Speed Hitters on the verge of the quarterfinals with an early 1-0 lead in Pool D.
VIDEO: PLDT High Speed Hitters post-game interview
Savi Davison on playing with Wilma Salas. #AVCChampionsLeague | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/qRRdb4La73
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Mika Reyes on her return to the international stage. #AVCChampionsLeague | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/rCXbv2Fuqu
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Savi Davison on her #AVCChampionsLeague debut. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/R9pzMQgGj3
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PLDT coach Rald Ricafort, Mika Reyes, Wilma Salas, and Savi Davison after beating Queensland. #AVCChampionsLeague | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/H6KR34yamZ
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Kianna Dy on her first start as a PLDT High Speed Hitter. #AVCChampionsLeague | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/ToMUWR8Lit
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High Speed Hitters make quick work of Queensland Pirates.
PLDT MAKES IT 2-0 FOR TEAM PHILIPPINES IN THE #AVCChampionsLeague
FINAL: PLDT sweeps Australia’s Queensland Pirates. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/UZij1ucV9C
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PLDT MAKES IT 2-0 FOR TEAM PHILIPPINES IN THE #AVCChampionsLeague
FINAL: PLDT sweeps Australia’s Queensland Pirates, 25-19, 25-12, 25-12.@INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/tj3IC7XRZs
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) April 20, 2025
All PLDT so far after a dominant second set
END OF SET 2: PLDT 25, Queensland 12
The High Speed Hitters continue to dominate the Pirates with a 2-0 lead. #AVCChampionsLeague
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Fast start for the High Speed Hitters
END OF SET 1: PLDT 25, Queensland 19#AVCChampionsLeague
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AVC Champions League: Creamline vs Al Naser Club
AVC: Creamline imports connect right away in opening win
Creamline’s Erica Staunton and Anastasia Kolomoyets during the AVC Champions League.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
Erica Staunton relished her connection with fellow imports Ana Kudryashova of Russia and Nastia Kolomoyets of Kazakhstan to give Creamline a winning debut in the (AVC) Champions League on Sunday at Philsports Arena.
Staunton, who led Creamline to a historic grand slam in the 2024 PVL season, picked up where she left off, pouring in 17 points built on 13 kills, three aces, and a block to win their first Pool A game with a 29-27, 25-20, 25-19 sweep of Jordan’s Al Naser Club.
AVC: Buoyed by crowd, Alyssa Valdez shows she still has it
Creamline’s Alyssa Valdez during the AVC Women’s Champions League.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
Alyssa Valdez is honored to represent the country again, through the Creamline Cool Smashers in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Champions League, in front of an energetic home crowd.
Valdez proved she can still shine on the international stage as she delivered 10 points off seven spikes, two aces, and a block to beat Jordan’s Al Naser Club, 29-27, 25-20, 25-19, in Pool A on Easter Sunday at Philsports Arena.
VIDEO: Creamline Cool Smashers post-game interview
Aleiah Torres on representing the country with the Creamline Cool Smashers. #AVCChampionsLeague @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/zSjpejO7Yu
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Nastia Kolomoyets and Ana Kudryashova share their thoughts after a winning debut with Creamline. #AVCChampionsLeague @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/2glof6s1am
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Erica Staunton and Alyssa Valdez talk about the energy of Nastia Kolomoyets and Ana Kudryashova. #AVCChampionsLeague @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/PqE8Ys8PvW
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Alyssa Valdez on playing for the country through Creamline. #AVCChampionsLeague @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/EFmhPOYVLp
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Alyssa Valdez, Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses, and Erica Staunton after their first win in the #AVCChampionsLeague @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/RTXE6Yhu8O
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Creamline Cool Smashers begin their campaign on a high note.
STRONG START FOR THE COOL SMASHERS!
FINAL: Creamline takes down Jordan’s Al Naser Club, 29-27, 25-20, 25-19, in Pool A.#AVCChampionsLeague @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/A2x9XdXGNP
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) April 20, 2025
Staunton looks to end the game, stretching the lead to 20-16 in the third set. #AVCChampionsLeague
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Creamline comes out on top of a grueling opening set.
END OF SET 1: Creamline 29, Al Naser 27
Pangs Panaga clinches the first set for the Cool Smashers with a big block! #AVCChampionsLeague @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/glwwPjyHEH
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) April 20, 2025
Another one for Galanza! Creamline, 28-27. #AVCChampionsLeague
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Jema Galanza checks in.
Creamline trailing by one, 21-22. #AVCChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/hpSVG42HC5
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Creamline starters vs Al Naser:
Alyssa Valdez
Anastasiya Kudryashova
Pangs Panaga
Lorie Bernardo
Erica Staunton
Kyle Negrito#AVCChampionsLeague @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/zXv4GCwGHp— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) April 20, 2025
Creamline fans form a Philippine flag, wearing blue, red, white, and yellow shirts. #AVCChampionsLeague @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/I2q5f0thQi
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) April 20, 2025
Creamline warms up for its 4 p.m. match against Jordan’s Al Naser. #AVCChampionsLeague @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/CFQ0sMfuTA
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) April 20, 2025
Kaohsiung, Baic Motor open AVC Champions League with sweeps
Shan Lanfeng of Chinese club Baic Motor during a game against Iran’s Saipa Tehran in the AVC Women’s Champions League.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
Kaohsiung Taipower dominated Hong Kong’s Hip Hing, 25-10, 25-16, 25-14, in the Asian Volleybal Confederation (AVC) Champions League opener on Sunday at Philsports Arena in Pasig.
The nine-time Taiwan’s Top Volleyball League champion took an early 1-0 lead in Pool B before facing PVL All-Filipino champion Petro Gazz on Monday at 4 p.m.
The Angels, fresh from their Holy Week break, scouted the Taipower-Hip Hing match with their American import Gia Day.
FINAL: Baic Motor sweeps Saipa Tehran, 28-26, 25-22, 25-19, in Pool C.#AVCChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/a8v9Hb6Om8
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) April 20, 2025
FINAL: Taipower of Chinese Taipei sweeps Hip Hing of Hong Kong, 25-10, 25-16, 25-14, in the first Pool B game. #AVCChampionsLeague @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/eAqhZOO7Vv
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) April 20, 2025
AVC preview: Meet the imports boosting PVL teams’ campaigns
2025 AVC Women’s Champions League
In their bid to represent the host country with pride, PVL teams Petro Gazz, Creamline, and PLDT tapped world-class imports for the 2025 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Champions League from April 20 to April 27 at Philsports Arena.
Amid the grueling 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference, the three Philippine clubs made sure to sign the best foreign players possible to reinforce their respective rosters in the club meet.
2025 AVC Champions League team rosters
LOOK: The AVC Champions League unveils the rosters of the participating teams.
Check out Petro Gazz, Creamline, and PLDT's respective line-ups.
📸: Champions League
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Wilma Salas to bolster PLDT in AVC Champions League
Former Petro Gazz import Wilma Salas will reinforce PLDT High Speed Hitters in the AVC Champions League .–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
Wilma Salas is set to reinforce PLDT in the 2025 AVC Women’s Champions League from April 20 to 27 at Philsports Arena.
The former Petro Gazz Cuban import is embarking on a new journey with the PLDT High Speed Hitters in the country’s upcoming hosting of the Asian club tilt.
The 34-year-old wing spiker is making her third trip to Manila after two Reinforced Conference stints in the PVL with Petro Gazz.
Creamline taps two more reinforcements for AVC Champions League
American import Erica Staunton, left, celebrates with her Creamline teammates during the 2024 PVL Invitational Conference. Staunton will be joined by two other reinforcements in the Cool Smashers’ AVC Champions League campaign.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
After a failed “five-peat” bid in the PVL All-Filipino Conference, Creamline looks to get back to its winning ways in the AVC Champions League.
The Cool Smashers have added more firepower too with a couple of reinforcements joining American import Erica Staunton in their AVC campaign.
On Tuesday, Creamline announced on X that Anastassiya Kolomoyets of Kazakhstan and Anastasiya Kudryashova of Russia will bolster Creamline in its stint in the annual continental club tournament.
Petro Gazz taps American import Gia Day for AVC Champions League
Gia Day is the Petro Gazz Angels’ import for the AVC Champions League. –PETRO GAZZ PHOTO
Petro Gazz is bringing a formidable wing spiker rotation in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Champions League, tapping American outside hitter Gia Day as its reinforcement.
The newly-crowned PVL All-Filipino Conference champion on Maundy Thursday unveiled its import for the Asian club tournament from April 20 to 27 at Philsports Arena.
The 6-foot-2 Day is teaming up with two-time MVP Brooke Van Sickle and veteran wingers Myla Pablo, Jonah Sabete, and Aiza Maizo-Pontillas.
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