Dell Palomata carries lessons from Alas Pilipinas back to PLDT in PVL All-Filipino Conference

Dell Palomata is back in action for the PLDT High Speed Hitters in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference, following her stint with Alas Pilipinas.

Palomata gained valuable experience and knowledge from Alas Women after competing in several international tournaments, which included a bronze medal finish in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women and both legs of the 2024 SEA V.League.

Two games into the new PVL season, Palomata contributed 10 points in the High Speed Hitters' opening victory over the Nxled Chameleons. 

The 6-foot-3 middle blocker then had five markers in the sweep of the Galeries Tower Highrisers.

Now back with PLDT, Palomata admitted having to adjust herself back into coach Rald Ricafort’s system.

“Nung nakabalik na ako sa team ko, sa mother team ko, is nagpuspusan talaga sa training,” Palomata said during the post-game press conference after the win over Galeries Tower.

“Inaano [inaral] ko talaga ‘yung system nila coach, ng mga coaches, kasi syempre galing sa Alas Pilipinas yung system dun tapos yung system ng mother team ko is iba. So, nag-focus talaga sa system namin ngayon na nakabalik ako sa PLDT,” she added.

Nearing their full strength, the High Speed Hitters are looking to make their first-ever Finals appearance and possibly even bring home a title in the extended All-Filipino Conference.

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Palomata, who is expected to be a key piece in PLDT’s title hopes, looks to also bring in the maturity she learned from her Alas stint.

“Iba talaga ‘yung feeling kapag matured ka na sa laro,” said Palomata. “Nakaka-boost din ng confidence kapag - yung sa ano namin, experience ko, ayun, naishi-share ko rin yung mga natutunan ko sa Alas Pilipinas sa team."

PLDT will go for its third straight win next Tuesday, Nov. 23 against the Capital1 Solar Spikers at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.