Games today
(Filoil EcoOil Arena)
4 p.m. — Strong Group vs Cignal
6 p.m. — Choco Mucho vs PLDT
Choco Mucho looks to stretch its winning streak to five when it squares off with well-rested PLDT as action in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference intensifies at the Filoil Ecooil Arena in San Juan.
Sitting alone at the top with a 4-0 record, the Flying Titans aim to keep their winning ways after watching sister team Creamline’s stunning shutout loss to a resurgent Chery Tiggo in Sta. Rosa, Laguna last weekend.
Choco Mucho is pulling out all the stops in its quest for another conquest, fully aware of the challenge posed by the High Speed Hitters in their 6 p.m. encounter.
While Chery Tiggo’s recent triumph underscored the competitiveness of the league, Choco Mucho remains focused on asserting its dominance over PLDT, reminiscent of its decisive romp over Cignal last 14 March.
Sisi Rondina and Kat Tolentino have been dishing out stellar games for Choco Mucho with Rondina scoring 23 points and Tolentino adding 14 in their demolition of the HD Spikers.
Although coach Dante Alinsunurin drew outputs from only six players against PLDT, including Isa Molde, Mars Alba, Maika Ortiz and Cherry Nunag, he is expected to get offensive outputs this time from Maddie Madayag, Regine Arocha, Royse Tubino and Mean Mendrez.
PLDT, on the other hand, enters the match after a period of rest, providing the High Speed Hitters with an opportunity to strategize and analyze their opponents’ strengths and weaknesses.
Led by coach Rald Ricafort, the High Speed Hitters are ready to showcase their equally star-studded roster, including key players Savi Davison, Fiola Ceballos, Dell Palomata, Erika Santos, Jules Samonte with support from Kiesha Bedona. Majoy Baron, Rachel Austero and setter Kim Fajardo.
