PVL: Farm Fresh sweeps Akari to score first win
Trisha Tubu leads Farm Fresh Foxies to their first win in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –PVL PHOTO
Farm Fresh stunned Akari with a 25-23, 25-21, 25-14 sweep for its first victory after three straight losses in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at Philsports Arena on Saturday.
The Foxies needed just one spirited comeback in the opening frame before taking complete control of the match, delivering a statement win in one hour and 25 minutes over one of the league’s top contenders.
Article continues after this advertisementLed by Trisha Tubu, who tallied 21 points, Farm Fresh displayed grit and composure, rallying from an eight-point deficit in the first set to turn the tide.
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Louie Romero orchestrated the offense masterfully with 19 excellent sets, while also chipping in five points, including three attacks, to dismantle Akari’s defense and help the team tie Capital1 at ninth.
Article continues after this advertisementThe Foxies’ blocking game and opportunistic plays capitalized on Akari’s unforced errors, particularly in the third set, where Farm Fresh pulled away to seal the win with an 11-point margin.
Farm Fresh Foxies’ Louie Romero during a PVL All-Filipino Conference game against Akari Chargers. –PVL PHOTO
Tubu’s mature shot selection and timely cross-court hits were crucial, while teammates Rizza Cruz, Caitlyn Viray, Alyssa Bertolano, Aprylle Tagsip and Maicah Larroza made notable contributions.
Romero, despite coming off an injury, credited the coaching staff for helping the team adjust and deliver a breakthrough performance.
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“This week was extremely tough,” said Romero in Filipino. “I missed two days due to injury, but the coaching staff made significant adjustments to help us get this win. I just focused on playing my game, and it showed, but there’s still a lot to improve.”
Romero also highlighted the Benson Bocboc-mentored team’s meticulous preparation. “We studied their game carefully, learning how to neutralize their key players,” she added.
Meanwhile, Akari, which started the season strong with two wins, now finds itself reeling after back-to-back losses.
Coach Taka Minowa struggled to reignite his squad following their first-set collapse, leaving them vulnerable to Farm Fresh’s relentless attack.
Ivy Lacsina fired 13 points but Eli Soyud settled for an eight-point output nd Fifi Sharma added six markers for the Chargers, who dropped to sixth with a 2-2 card. Grethcel Soltones suited up for the match but was limited to just a single point as she continues to recover from injury.
