The Choco Mucho Flying Titans gun for their third-straight win as they go toe-to-toe with the surging PLDT High Speed Hitters in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
The Choco Mucho Flying Titans aim to extend their winning streak to three games as they take on the formidable PLDT High Speed Hitters in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Thursday, January 23.
Despite their recent success, the Flying Titans will have to overcome the absence of veteran Kat Tolentino, who is sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery for a ruptured appendix.
Tolentino, who has been averaging 11 points per match, leaves a significant gap in Choco Mucho's offensive arsenal.
Head coach Dante Alinsunurin will look to Sisi Rondina, Dindin Santiago-Manabat, Isa Molde, rookie Lorraine Pecana, and setter Deanna Wong to step up and deliver against the High Speed Hitters.
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Choco Mucho has shown resilience, bouncing back from a four-set loss to defending champions Creamline with hard-fought victories over Farm Fresh and a reverse sweep against ZUS Coffee.
Currently tied with Chery Tiggo at fifth and sixth place with a 4-3 record, the Flying Titans face a stern challenge in PLDT, which is coming off an impressive straight-set victory over Akari, 25-22, 25-16, 25-15, in their last outing.
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With both teams eyeing better playoff positioning, expect a highly competitive showdown as Choco Mucho looks to prove its mettle despite missing one of its key players.
(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.]