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Foxies sweep Chameleons; Flying Titans, High Speed Hitters prevail

Published Jan 18, 2025 07:58 am

At A Glance

  • Farm Fresh turned to the hard-hitting duo of Jolina Dela Cruz and Trisha Tubu as it swept Nxled, 25-22, 26-24, 25-21, at the resumption of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday, Jan. 18.

Farm Fresh turned to the hard-hitting duo of Jolina Dela Cruz and Trisha Tubu as it swept Nxled, 25-22, 26-24, 25-21, at the resumption of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday, Jan. 18.

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Jolina Dela Cruz returns with a bang by leading Farm Fresh past Nxled. (PVL Images)

Dela Cruz, who is returning to action after sustaining an ACL injury, erupted for 20 points built on 18 kills and two aces to steer the Foxies to their third win in six outings.

Tubu was equally explosive as the opposite spiker pumped in 14 points, 11 coming from the attack line while also swatting away two blocked hits.

Farm Fresh appeared in control of the game before facing stiff resistance from Nxled in the second set, where the Chameleons tightened their net defense behind the efforts of Krich Macaslang and Jaila Atienza.

But the Foxies were quick to regroup and seized that frame, utilizing that victory coming into the third set.

Atienza was the lone bright spot for Nxled with 11 points, but it was not enough as the Chameleons absorbed their sixth straight defeat in as many outings.

Meanwhile, Choco Mucho overcame a two-set deficit to turn back ZUS Coffee, 20-25, 20-25, 25-22, 25-22, 15-9, for a 4-3 record at solo fifth.

Sisi Rondina delivered another electrifying performance with 25 points and nine receptions, while Dindin Manabat complemented with 19 points.

The Thunderbelles, powered by Chai Troncoso’s 17 points and Gayle Pascual’s 15 markers, dominated the first two sets with aggressive offense and tight defense but failed to maintain their composure in the face of the Flying Titans' comeback.

Later in the day, PLDT showcased its firepower and unyielding drive for redemption with a commanding 25-22, 25-16, 25-15 victory over archrival Akari.

The win improved the High Speed Hitters to 4-2 while sending the Chargers to their fourth loss in seven games.

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