The Nxled Chameleons suffered their fifth consecutive defeat at the hands of the rising Capital1 Solar Spikers, with a score of 25-20, 25-20, 16-25, 19-25, 6-15, in the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference last Saturday. Nxled saw its 2-0 lead in the match vanish as the Capital Solar Spikers relied on Marina Tushova’s record-breaking 49 points in the 2-hour and 10-minute match. Jhoana Maraguinot played her best game this conference, scoring...Read More

The Akari Chargers fended off the gutsy Galeries Tower Highrisers in five nail-biting sets, 23-25, 25-15, 25-16, 22-25, 18-16, to remain unbeaten in the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena last Saturday. Akari had to dig deep to clinch its sixth consecutive victory in as many outings, engaging in a 2-hour and 26-minute battle with Galeries Tower. Oly Okaro once again fueled Akari with 32 points, comprising 28...Read More

Photo: PVL The Nxled Chameleons held their ground in a three-set loss to the powerhouse Creamline Cool Smashers, 18-25, 18-25, 20-25, in the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference. Jhoana Maraguinot started the game for the first time this conference and led the Chameleons’ way with nine points, six excellent digs, and 13 excellent receptions, while Meegan Hart and Chiara Permentilla contributed seven and six points, respectively. On the other hand, Creamline’s...Read More

The Akari Chargers bounced back from an opening-set loss to pummel the erstwhile Cignal HD Spikers in four sets, 15-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-22, in the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena on Tuesday. Akari went undefeated in five games to secure the top spot in Pool B. Oly Okaro led the Chargers with 24 points, consisting of 22 attacks, one block, and one ace. Ivy Lacsina added 14...Read More

The Nxled Chameleons suffered their third defeat at the hands of the Farm Fresh Foxies in three sets, 16-25, 15-25, 17-25, in Pool A of the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena last Saturday. Chiara Permentilla was the only Chameleon who barged double digits, with 12 points and 12 excellent receptions, during the 1-hour and 19-minute match. Falling behind by two sets, Nxled got its act together midway...Read More

Photo: PVL The Akari Chargers remained undefeated in Pool B of the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference, sweeping the winless ZUS Coffee Thuderbelles, 25-18, 25-15, 25-23,  at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, Thursday night. The Chargers claimed their fourth victory in as many outings in the 1-hour and 23-minute match. Oly Okaro paced Akari with 14 points built on 13 attacks and one block. Ivy Lacsina and Grethcel Soltones added...Read More

The Nxled Chameleons came short against the undefeated PLDT High Speed Hitters in three sets, 30-32, 18-25, 17-25, in Pool A of the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, Tuesday night. Chiara Permentilla scored 15 points in 13 attacks and two blocks along with 11 excellent receptions, while Trisha Genesis contributed 12 points, seven excellent digs, and nine excellent receptions for the Chameleons who dropped...Read More

Photo: PVL The Akari Chargers stunned the defending champions Petro Gazz Angels with another reverse sweep, winning 23-25, 25-21, 25-23, 29-27, 16-17 in Pool B of the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday. Akari pulls off another reverse sweep at Petro Gazz’s expense After scoring an epic come-from-behind win over the Choco Mucho Flying Titans last Tuesday, the Chargers dug deep once more...Read More

With a blazing 2-0 start to the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference, the retooled Akari Chargers can still get better with the imminent return of outside hitters Erika Raagas and Janine Marciano. Fans have yet to see Raagas and Marciano on the court for the Chargers in the team’s first two games, but recent developments will surely be a welcome sight for the team’s supporters. According to Akari Management, Raagas spent...Read More

Photo: PVL Akari import Oly Okaro erupted for 38 points to fuel the Chargers’ reverse sweep over the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, 18-25, 16-25, 25-21, 25-23, 15-13, in Pool B of the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena, Pasig City on Tuesday. Okaro scattered her scoring in 33 attacks, two blocks, and three aces in Akari’s second straight victory, while Grethcel Soltones flirted with another triple-double performance with...Read More

Ivy Lacsina led the Akari Chargers to a four-set victory over the Capital1 Solar Spikers, 25-18, 27-25, 22-25, and 25-14 in their PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference opener at the PhilSports Arena on Thursday. Debuting for the Chargers, Lacsina spearheaded the attack with 20 points from attacks in Akari’s first win in the tournament. American reinforcement Oly Okaro had a slow start to the game, but she eventually got got going,...Read More

Photo: PVL The Nxled Chameleons outlasted the Galeries Tower Highrisers in five nail-biting sets, 25-19, 22-25, 25-18, 25-27, 15-12, to start their PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference campaign on Tuesday at the PhilSports Arena. Despite only having one day of training with the Chameleons, the 6’2 American middle blocker Meegan Hart made her presence felt in Nxled’s opener as she dropped 19 points built from 12 attacks and seven blocks. “It was...Read More

Oluoma Okaro is set to reinforce the Akari Chargers in the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference this month. The 28-year-old American previously played for the ASP Thetis Voulas in Greece’s A1 Ethniki Women’s Volleyball Championship last season. She also had a stint with the Hämeenlinna Volleyball Club in Finland after college. Okaro played collegiate volleyball for the University of San Francisco in her first two years before transferring to Arizona State...Read More

From Davao all the way to Thailand, outside hitter Denesse Daylisan has come a long way in her young career. Last night, Daylisan had her breakout game for the Philippines, scoring 22 points composed of 20 attacks, one block, and one ace in their four-set victory over India in the 15th Asian Women’s U18 Volleyball Championship (AVC). The Davaoeña showcased her full potential and helped the Akari-backed Philippine U18 team...Read More

The Philippines bounced back after two losses in the group stage.  The Akari-Philippines U18 Women’s Volleyball Team shrugged off a gutsy stand from India in four sets, 26-24, 15-25, 25-19, 25-22, to start its classification phase in the 15th Asian Women’s U18 Volleyball Championship at the Ratchaburi Gymnasium in Ratchaburi, Thailand last Thursday. With a 2-1 lead in the match, the Philippines kept India at bay in the fourth set...Read More

The Akari-Philippines U18 Women’s Volleyball Team yielded to reigning champions Japan in three sets, 5-25, 16-25, 14-25, in Pool B of the 15th Asian Women’s U18 Volleyball Championship at the Ratchaburi Gymnasium in Ratchaburi, Thailand, Tuesday night. The Philippines slid down to 0-2 and is headed to the classification round after failing to secure a win in the group stage. In the first set, the Philippines could not find holes...Read More

The Akari-Philippines U18 Women’s Volleyball Team fell to Iran in three sets, 20-25, 19-25, 25-20, to begin its 15th Asian Women’s U18 Volleyball Championship in Ratchaburi, Thailand, last Saturday. After losing the first two sets, the Philippines looked to extend the match as they led Iran midway through, 11-9. However, the Iranians unleashed a 13-3 run to leave the Philippines in the dust with the score of 16-22. Akari-Philippines did...Read More

Photo from: SMM Volleyball NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND — The Akari-Philippines U18 Women’s Volleyball Team wasted no time getting back on the winning track, fending off Australia in four sets, 25-16, 25-23, 21-25, 25-19, in the 22nd Princess Cup Women’s U18 SEA Volleyball Championship at the Nakhon Pathom Municipal Gymnasium, Tuesday. Team captain Herlyn Serneche powered the Philippines with 18 points made from 13 attacks, three aces, and two aces. Outside...Read More

Photo from: SMM Volleyball NAKHONPHATOM, THAILAND — After a hot start to their 22nd Princess Cup Women’s U18 SEA Championship campaign, Akari-Philippines U18 Women’s Volleyball Team suffered its first loss in the tournament at the hands of home team Thailand, 15-25, 12-25, 11-25, at the Nhakonphatom Gym, Monday. Kim Rubin was the lone Filipina player to score in double digits with 11 points built from 11 attacks, while Deneese Daylisan...Read More

Photo from: SMM Volleyball The Philippines are off to a strong 2-0 start.  NAKHONPATHOM, THAILAND — The Akari-Philippines U18 Women’s Volleyball Team overcame a tough four-set challenge from Malaysia, 25-20, 27-29, 25-22, 25-18, to capture their second straight win in the 22nd Princess Cup Women’s U18 South East Asian Volleyball Championship at the Nakhonpathom Gym, Sunday. After taking the first set, the Philippines saw itself staring at a 22-24 deficit...Read More