October 13, 2025

Leila Cruz, Capital1 seek momentum-building win vs powerhouse PLDT in PVL Reinforced

Leila Cruz, Capital1 seek momentum-building win vs powerhouse PLDT in PVL Reinforced
Leila Cruz leads the Capital1 Solar Spikers as they seek a momentum-building victory against the PLDT High Speed Hitters. | Photo: PVL

The Capital1 Solar Spikers are aiming to make a statement when they face the PLDT High Speed Hitters in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference on Monday, October 13, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Solar Spikers will finally have Ukrainian import Oleksandra Bytsenko on the taraflex to provide consistent scoring and leadership after missing out on their first match due to ITC delays.

Fortunately for Capital1, their close straight-sets defeat to Choco Mucho will now be replayed at another date as a result.

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Bytsenko will lead a promising local core featuring Leila Cruz, Bella Belen, Iris Tolenada, and Pia Abbu, all tasked with helping the Solar Spikers register their first big win of the tournament.

After a series of underwhelming performances in the opening stages, Capital1 will look to combine Bytsenko’s firepower with the youth and energy of their local standouts to challenge a star-studded PLDT lineup. 

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With momentum and confidence on the line, the Solar Spikers aim to turn this matchup into a potential statement victory.

First serve is set for 4:00 p.m.

(With reports by Kiko Demigillo/One Sports)

[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.]

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