Akari looks to finish its Reinforced Conference campaign with another bronze medal as it battles PLDT in its final showdown of the season.
The Akari Chargers look to salvage a podium finish and close their roller-coaster campaign on a triumphant note as they face the PLDT High Speed Hitters in the bronze medal match of the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference on Sunday, November 30, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Fresh off a heartbreaking five-set defeat to the Petro Gazz Angels in the semifinals, the Chargers are determined to reset and regroup for one final push.
Akari mounted a fiery comeback after going down two sets to none, forcing a decider behind the explosive play of import Annie Mitchem, but fell short in the clutch as late errors proved costly.
Mitchem remains the centerpiece of the Chargers’ offense after her 28-point eruption, while veterans Grethcel Soltones, Ced Domingo, Eli Soyud, Fifi Sharma, and setter Mars Alba form the supporting cast needed to match PLDT’s height and firepower.
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Sharma, in particular, will be vital in challenging the towering frontline of the High Speed Hitters as she looks to bounce back in a big way for Akari.
After stunning no. 1 Farm Fresh in the quarterfinals, the Chargers have proven they can thrive in pressure moments, which they hope to summon again against the High Speed Hitters, which are eager to finish its campaign strong.
The Akari–PLDT battle for bronze is set for 2:00 p.m. and will also be available on Pilipinas Live.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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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.]