Fan favorite Deanna Wong spearheads the Choco Mucho Flying Titans' offense in the PVL on Tour, while Tia Andaya is training with Alas Pilipinas.
Deanna Wong returns to the driver’s seat as the Choco Mucho Flying Titans test their preseason form against the upstart Galeries Tower Highrisers in the PVL on Tour showdown this Saturday, June 28 at the Batangas City Sports Center.
With young setter Tia Andaya on national duty with Alas Pilipinas, the spotlight shifts back to the seasoned Wong--as well as Jem Ferrer--to orchestrate a loaded Choco Mucho offense featuring Des Cheng, Isa Molde, and Dindin Santiago-Manabat.
The Flying Titans are using this exhibition series to recalibrate and integrate key new pieces, including middle blocker Kylene Villegas, in preparation for the upcoming PVL season.
Choco Mucho will miss the opportunity to showcase top rookie Andaya, but the depth and firepower of its veteran-laden core make them a tough matchup for a Galeries Tower squad that’s also retooling after a breakthrough playoff run earlier this year.
The Highrisers, for their part, are eager to build on their momentum, bannered by new net-front additions Jean Asis and Winne Bedaña.
Holdovers like France Ronquillo, Jewel Encarnacion, Fhen Emnas, and Dimdim Pacres will look to provide stability, while veteran setter Ivy Perez adds court leadership to the mix.
While Saturday’s match won’t count in the standings, it will serve as a key litmus test for both clubs—especially for Choco Mucho, who aim to firm up their system behind Wong and solidify their rotation ahead of the 2025 PVL season.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]