The Galeries Tower Highrisers look to continue their momentum and take Game 1 against the Akari Chargers in their best-of-three PVL All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals series.
The Galeries Tower Highrisers continue their historic run as they face the Akari Chargers in Game 1 of the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Saturday, March 15.
Coming off a stunning four-set upset of the Cignal HD Spikers in the qualifying round, the Highrisers have defied expectations in their first playoff appearance.
Now, they aim to prove their mettle once more, relying on team captain Alyssa Aroa, Ysa Jimenez, and France Ronquillo to spearhead their attack.
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Add to that the presence of rookie setter Julia Coronel, Roselle Baliton, and Jewel Encarnacion, Galeries Tower will look to strike hard and distance themselves early against Akari.
When they first met to open the All-Filipino Conference back in November, Akari took the four-set victory, 28-30, 25-15, 25-16, 25-23.
Now with momentum on their side, the Lerma Giron-led squad is determined to extend their dream run and take one step closer to their first-ever semifinal berth.
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Game 1 between Galeries Tower and Akari is set for 4:00 p.m. at the PhilSports Arena.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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