The Petro Gazz Angels to build on their explosive quarterfinal win as they face the Akari Chargers for a ticket to the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference Finals.
The Petro Gazz Angels seek to move one win closer to another Reinforced Conference finals appearance as they face the Akari Chargers in the semifinals of the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference on Thursday, November 27, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
The Angels enter the Final Four carrying major momentum after knocking out the defending champion Creamline Cool Smashers in the quarterfinals, 25-23, 25-19, 16-25, 25-14.
At the heart of that breakthrough win was Myla Pablo, who delivered her best performance so far in the conference.
Stepping up when import Lindsey Vander Weide went down early with an ankle sprain, Pablo erupted for 26 points, bringing fire, experience, and clutch scoring to fuel Petro Gazz’s stunning triumph.
With Vander Weide expected to be back in form for the semifinals, Pablo’s explosion becomes even more valuable, giving Petro Gazz a dual-scoring threat alongside a deep and seasoned core that thrives under pressure.
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The Angels’ frontline will be a force once again, bannered by Pablo, Vander Weide, Brooke Van Sickle, and MJ Phillips, whose blocking and quick attacks strengthen the team’s net defense.
Petro Gazz also holds a psychological edge, having defeated Akari in a tight five-setter during the preliminaries.
With their rhythm now peaking, confidence restored, and their star hitters firing at the perfect moment, the Angels are poised to seize control of their semifinal matchup.
The Petro Gazz–Akari semifinal opens Thursday’s explosive double-header at 4 p.m.
(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.]