August 09, 2025

PVL: Fiola Ceballos, ZUS Coffee out to shock unbeaten PLDT in PVL on Tour quarterfinals

PVL: Fiola Ceballos, ZUS Coffee out to shock unbeaten PLDT in PVL on Tour quarterfinals
Fiola Ceballos will face her former team, the PLDT High Speed Hitters, as the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles vie for a spot in the PVL on Tour semifinals. | Photo: PVL

The ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles aim to defy the odds once again as they battle the unbeaten PLDT High Speed Hitters in the PVL on Tour quarterfinals on Thursday, August 7, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.

While the High Speed Hitters have cruised through the tournament, the Thunderbelles have carved a different identity—thriving in five setters. 

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ZUS Coffee fought through grueling five-set matches, including a dramatic reverse sweep of the Choco Mucho Flying Titans to secure their spot in the quarterfinals.

Key to their success is top scorer Chinnie Arroyo, but Fiola Ceballos has quietly become an indispensable piece for ZUS Coffee. 

Already a crucial match, Ceballos will have extra fuel as she faces her former team, which she left for during the offseason.

With Jovelyn Gonzaga and Chai Troncoso providing veteran presence, setter Cloanne Mondonedo running the offense, and rising talents like Kate Santiago and rookie AC Miner stepping up, ZUS Coffee enters the match with a chip on their shoulder.

The ZUS Coffee-PLDT showdown is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

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(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)

[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]

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