The PLDT High Speed Hitters look to extend their unbeaten run as they face the winless Akari Chargers in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
The PLDT High Speed Hitters aim to stay unbeaten as they face Akari in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.
Off to a confident 2-0 start, PLDT enters the 4 p.m. opener riding the momentum of a composed four-set victory over Capital1.
With only a narrow gap separating the early contenders, the High Speed Hitters are keen on sustaining their form and sharpening their identity as the tournament settles in.
Leading that charge is Kianna Dy, who has quickly established herself as one of the conference’s most reliable offensive options.
Currently pacing the spiking department, Dy has given PLDT a steady scoring presence across rotations, particularly in extended rallies where patience and shot selection matter most.
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Equally important has been PLDT’s presence at the net, with Majoy Baron and Savi Davison emerging as the top two blockers early in the conference.
The High Speed Hitters have also benefited from improved floor defense and coverage, allowing the offense to reset quickly and maintain pressure even in longer exchanges.
As PLDT continues to refine its system under head coach Rald Ricafort, the focus remains on sustaining intensity and composure, particularly against opponents eager to hand them their first loss.
The High Speed Hitters are determined to protect their perfect record and reinforce their early claim as one of the conference’s pace-setters.
(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.]