PLDT looks to strengthen its hold on second place in the standings as it faces Galeries Tower in the second round of the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference.
The PLDT High Speed Hitters look to tighten their grip on second place in the overall standings as they battle the Galeries Tower Highrisers in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference on Saturday, November 8, at the Candon City Arena in Ilocos Sur.
The High Speed Hitters enter the matchup at 4-1, currently sitting at no. 2 overall as they continue their pursuit of a rare season sweep of all three PVL conference titles.
With a quarterfinal berth nearly secured, PLDT is now focused on sustaining its consistency and strengthening its bid for a top seed in the next phase.
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Despite a quiet campaign so far, Majoy Baron remains a pivotal piece in the team’s defensive and attacking schemes, providing steady blocking, timely scoring, and veteran leadership.
She leads a balanced frontline that also features Anastasiia Bavykina, Savi Davison, Kianna Dy, and Dell Palomata — all contributing to PLDT’s well-rounded and efficient play style.
Entering as heavy favorites, the High Speed Hitters remain wary of the Highrisers, who are determined to finally break through behind import Jelena Cvijovic, wing scorers Ysa Jimenez and Dimdim Pacres, and middle blocker Jean Asis.
PLDT hopes to maintain its elite form and avoid any slip-ups as the race for playoff seeding tightens.
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The PLDT–Galeries Tower showdown opens Saturday’s double-header in Candon City at 4:00 p.m.
(With reports by Kiko Demigillo/One Sports)
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