The PLDT High Speed Hitters seek the No. 1 seed come the quarterfinals as they go toe-to-toe with the determined Petro Gazz Angels in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference.
The PLDT High Speed Hitters look to secure the No. 1 seed as they battle the Petro Gazz Angels in the main event of the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference triple-header on Thursday, November 20, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
The High Speed Hitters ride into the match with a four-game winning streak and a 7-1 record, making them one of three teams still in contention for the No. 1 seed.
Securing first place would give PLDT a quarterfinal meeting with the eighth-seeded team — a spot that remains unsettled and could feature Petro Gazz itself.
With the middle of the standings extremely tight, the playoff picture could shift dramatically by day’s end. Petro Gazz (4-3), currently seventh, could slip to eighth if PLDT wins and Capital1 (3-4) defeats Galeries Tower earlier in the afternoon.
Mika Reyes, who recently returned to action after missing the early portion of the conference due to personal reasons, has been gradually regaining her form just as PLDT enters its most crucial stretch.
Her presence in the middle will be a key factor as the High Speed Hitters push to secure the top spot entering the quarterfinals.
The High Speed Hitters continue to rely heavily on the explosive tandem of Savi Davison and import Anastasiia Bavykina. Davison fired 36 points in their four-set win over Chery Tiggo, while Bavykina added 16 markers as PLDT’s offensive rhythm remained sharp.
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With Reyes also back providing stability in the middle, the High Speed Hitters are armed with even more firepower and experience heading into this high-stakes clash.
The PLDT–Petro Gazz duel caps Thursday’s triple-header at 6:30 p.m and will be streamed on Pilipinas Live. It will also be aired on One Sports.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo/One Sports)
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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.]