The PLDT High Speed Hitters look to continue their dominant run as they battle the gritty ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in a PVL on Tour quarterfinal showdown.
The unbeaten PLDT High Speed Hitters aim to keep their dominant run going as they take on the surging ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in a PVL on Tour quarterfinal clash on Thursday, August 7, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
The High Speed Hitters, powered by its formidable frontline of Majoy Baron, Mika Reyes, and Kianna Dy, has established itself as the most consistent team in the tournament, sweeping through Pool A.
Setters Kim Fajardo and Angge Alcantara continue to orchestrate a balanced offense, while libero Kath Arado anchors a defense that has stifled opponents all season long.
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Adding to PLDT’s firepower was the much-anticipated return of Savi Davison, whose explosive scoring and athleticism has given the High Speed Hitters an even greater edge in the knockout stage.
Davison is expected to field in much bigger minutes after her return to the team in their Cebu trip.
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Facing a resilient ZUS Coffee squad that thrives in extended matches, PLDT will look to assert its dominance early and avoid giving the Thunderbelles any opening to stage another five-set comeback.
The quarterfinal duel between PLDT and ZUS Coffee is set for 6:30 p.m.
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(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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