The Chery Tiggo Crossovers turn to their rising stars as they take on the surging Nxled Chameleons for a spot in the PVL on Tour semifinals.
The Chery Tiggo Crossovers are out to punch their ticket to the PVL on Tour semifinals as they battle the surging Nxled Chameleons on Saturday, August 9, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
Despite some key players out due to injuries or national team duties, the Crossovers have embraced their next-woman-up mentality, leaning on a mix of battle-tested veterans and promising young guns.
Among those rising to the challenge is rookie outside hitter Renee Peñafiel, who has seen her role expand steadily throughout the tournament.
The 26th overall pick in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft has shown poise and power on the wing, giving the Crossovers a steady spark, alongside usual scorers Cess Robles and Ara Galang.
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Aside from the trio, the Norman Miguel-led squad also boasts talented players such as Pauline Gaston, Imee Hernandez, Shaya Adorador, Aby Maraño, and Jasmine Nabor.
With a semifinal spot on the line, Chery Tiggo looks to outlast a fast-improving Nxled side built around explosive rookies and familiar faces.
The Crossovers-Chameleons clash is set for 4:00 p.m., with the winner advancing to the semifinals against the Cignal HD Spikers.
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(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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