The Cignal HD Spikers opened their PVL on Tour campaign with a victory against the Akari Chargers in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.
VIGAN, ILOCOS SUR — Cignal swept Akari 25-23, 25-14, 25-23 to kickstart its campaign with a bang in the first-ever PVL on Tour at the Chavit Coliseum here Sunday, June 22.
Even without stars Vanie Gandler and Dawn Catindig, the HD Spikers got a timely boost from their new recruits in Erika Santos and Tin Tiamzon, with the duo combining for 25 points.
Holding a 2-0 set edge, Cignal aimed to swiftly finish off Akari in the third set.
Staring at a 19-all count, the HD Spikers pummeled four straight points, two of which came from Santos, to build a 23-19 lead.
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The Chargers, who were without Justine Jazareno, Fifi Sharma, Faith Nisperos and Erika Raagas, tried to mount a comeback behind Gretchel Soltones and Ivy Lacsina to threaten within 23-24.
However, a reception by Ethan Arce went over the net and dropped just in time to seal the victory for the HD Spikers.
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Cignal quickly returns to the taraflex tomorrow, June 23, in the opening game of a double-header against Capital1 at 4 p.m.
The duel between Akari and Creamline follows in the mainer at 6 p.m.
Both matches will be held at the same venue.