Savi Davison’s dominating presence has fueled the surge of PLDT to the top of the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.
Davison continued to showcase her scoring prowess to lead the High Speed Hitters’ perfect week with an average of 21.0 points in two games to force a three-way share of the lead with a 5-1 win-loss record tied with last year’s finalists defending champion Creamline and Choco Mucho.
With her consistent display of dominance and versatility, Davison earned her first PVL Press Corps Player of the Week accolade for the period of 19 to 23 March.
The Filipino-Canadian spiker came out firing with 21 points and providing a steady floor defense of 16 excellent receptions to blemish the erstwhile-unbeaten Choco Mucho in five sets, 25-20, 25-15, 23-25, 11-25, 15-13, on Tuesday at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.
In her showdown against reigning Most Valuable Player Sisi Rondina, Davison made sure not to waste their 10-day preparation to lead the collective effort of the High Speed Hitters, who also drew stellar playmaking from Kim Fajardo to end the Flying Titans’ five-game winning streak.
“We’ve worked really hard to get here. Although this game had its ups and downs, we pushed through and that’s the most important (thing). I’m very happy about that,” said Davison after delivering 18 kills and three blocks.
“I think we just have to concentrate on them as a whole. Everyone on that team is a hard worker. They’re very talented. I think we were blessed with 10 days to really prepare for this much and I think it really paid off — studying this team.”
Davison, a consistent Player of the Week candidate, bested her teammate Fajardo, Rondina, Chery Tiggo’s Eya Laure, Graze Bombita of Galeries Tower, Creamline star Tots Carlos, and Cignal setter Gel Cayuna for the weekly citation.
The former US National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 player, who played for the University of Oklahoma and New Mexico State University, sustained her fine form with another 21-point performance to sweep Farm Fresh, 25-9, 25-13, 25-21, for their third straight victory on Saturday at Ynares Center in Antipolo.
“I think I’ve been preaching it all conference long, I just want to be the go-to. I just want to be the person that people can rely on so I’m happy that I’m becoming more confident in that role,” said Davison after dropping 17 kills, three blocks, and an ace on top of seven excellent receptions.
“I think we just need to show up and just not be complacent like the coach said. We’re just doing our jobs, making it simple, and just controlling our side of the court.”
