Coming off several close calls in 2024, Galeries Tower aims to finish the job against a reeling Cignal HD Spikers to re-open the PVL All-Filipino Conference.
The Galeries Tower Highrisers are on a mission to turn their conference around as they face the formidable Cignal HD Spikers in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
Even at 1-5, the Highrisers have shown flashes of potential, taking powerhouse teams Choco Mucho and Chery Tiggo to five sets in their previous outings.
Their most recent loss, a heartbreaker against the Crossovers, saw Galeries Tower surrender a 2-1 lead before falling in full five sets at 28-30, 25-20, 25-19, 16-25, 8-15.
No. 3 pick Julia Coronel is steadily establishing herself as the team's top playmaker, delivering crucial setups and bringing energy to the Highrisers’ offense. Her chemistry with the team’s spikers will be key as they aim to catch a big fish in Cignal.
Facing the HD Spikers (4-1), who are coming off their first loss of the season to Petro Gazz, the Highrisers are looking to exploit any vulnerabilities as Cignal adjusts to life without stars Ces Molina and Riri Meneses.
Galeries Tower’s resilience and hunger for an upset could make this an exciting clash as they aim to make a mark against one of the league’s top teams.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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