The Cignal HD Spikers face their biggest test yet in the post-Ces Molina and Riri Meneses era as they battle the dangerous PLDT High Speed Hitters in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
The Cignal HD Spikers will face a big test in their 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference campaign as they face a determined PLDT High Speed Hitters at the PhilSports Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Despite recent roster setbacks with the unexpected departures of former captain Ces Molina and top middle blocker Riri Meneses, the HD Spikers proved their resilience by sweeping Galeries Tower in their last outing, the team's first game without the star duo.
However, Cignal’s depleted bench will be tested against a PLDT team eager to bounce back from a four-set defeat to the Choco Mucho Flying Titans last week.
Currently holding second place in the standings with a 5-1 record, the HD Spikers will rely heavily on their remaining core, including Vanie Gandler, Jacqueline Acuña, Roselyn Doria-Aquino, Ishie Lalongisip, and Judith Abil, to step up and fill the void left by their former stars.
Team captain Dawn Catindig, who leads the PVL in the digging department with 5.25 avg. by set, will look to steer her squad to another victory in the conference.
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First serve is set for 6:30 p.m.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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