08
Apr
2024

No Ill Feelings: Faith Nisperos glad to contribute off the bench in win over Galeries Tower

Photo from: PVL Faith Nisperos became the spark plug that the Akari Chargers needed in the third set to secure her team’s third win in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference last Saturday. With the Chargers looking to finish the job against Galeries Tower in the deciding set, Nisperos checked in midway through and immediately made an impact to help Akari return to the win column. “Every hurdle, we always have...
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06
Apr
2024

Chargers sweep Galeries Tower to keep semifinals hopes alive

The Akari Chargers blanked the Galeries Tower Highrisers, 25-17, 25-19, 25-20, in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the Santa Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna City, Saturday. Akari put an end to a two-game losing streak and won its third game in eight outings to stay in the hunt for a semifinals slot. On the other hand, Galeries Tower is now out of contention after suffering its six loss in...
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04
Apr
2024

Nxled returns to win column with sweep of SGA

The Nxled Chameleons got back on the winning track with a straight sets win over Strong Group Athletics, 25-16, 25-16, 25-15, in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Nxled arrested a two-game skid and chalked up its second victory against five losses. Ivy Lacsina propelled the Chameleons with 16 points built on 15 attacks and an ace. Jhoana Maraguinot followed suit as she chipped...
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02
Apr
2024

Akari suffers fifth loss at the hands of PLDT

The Akari Chargers lost to the PLDT High Speed Hitters in straight sets, 17-25, 20-25, 19-25, in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena, Tuesday night. Akari was dealt its fifth loss in the 1 hour and 27-minute battle. No Charger scored in double digits as Dindin Santiago-Manabat tallied nine points, while Gretchel Soltones and Erika Raagas added nine markers apiece. Meanwhile, MaJoy Baron fueled PLDT with 13...
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01
Apr
2024

Adamson opens second round with four-set defeat to UE

The Adamson University (AdU) Lady Falcons failed to repeat over the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament last March 23. Adamson opened the second round of eliminations with a four-set loss to UE and suffered its six defeat against two wins. Ishie Lalongisip led the scoring for AdU with 17 points built on 15 attacks and two...
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27
Mar
2024

Chameleons hold ground in loss to Crossovers

PASIG CITY – The Nxled Chameleons put up a fight before falling in four sets to the streaking Chery Tiggo Crossovers, 25-23, 23-25, 16-25, 20-25, in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena, Tuesday night. Ivy Lacsina paced Nxled with 20 points, while Lycha Ebon and Camille Victoria drilled in 14 and 12 markers respectively. Jhoana Maraguinot also had a monster performance as she scored 11 points and...
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22
Mar
2024

First Round Recap: Adamson University Lady Falcons

In this article, we are taking a look back at how the San Marcelino Squad fared seven games into the season. The Adamson University Lady Falcons ended the first round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament with a 2-5 record. Adamson started its Season 86 campaign against the defending champions, the De La Salle University Lady Spikers. The Lady Falcons struggled to penetrate the Lady Spikers’ net defense,...
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18
Mar
2024

Adamson puts on gallant stand in defeat to unbeaten UST

The Adamson University (AdU) Lady Falcons held their ground in a four-set loss to the undefeated University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses, 18-25, 25-22, 15-25, 26-28, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last Saturday. Ishie Lalongisip led Adamson with 14 points and 12 excellent receptions, while AA Adolfo and Lucille Almonte contributed 12 markers apiece. Staring at a 0-1 set disadvantage, Adamson...
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18
Mar
2024

Akari bounces back with sweep of Nxled

SANTA ROSA, LAGUNA — The Akari Chargers got back on the winning track with a straight-sets win over Nxled, 25-17, 25-19, 25-20, in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex last Saturday. Fifi Sharma spearheaded the attack for the Chargers with 13 points, while Ced Domingo and Grethcel Soltones added 13 and 12 points, respectively. Dindin Santiago-Manabat and Faith Nisperos also joined the scoring party with eight...
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14
Mar
2024

Adamson succumbs to Ateneo in four sets

PASAY CITY — The Adamson University Lady Falcons fell to the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles in four sets, 19-25, 19-25, 25-22, 23-25, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the MOA Arena, Wednesday night. Team captain Lucille Almonte, May Ann Nuique, Ishie Lalongisip scored 11 points apiece but those were not enough to get their third win. On the Katipunan side, Sophia Buena and Lyann De...
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14
Mar
2024

Connection with setters still a work in progress for Ivy Lacsina

Ivy Lacsina delivered her best performance yet as a Chameleon, scoring 17 points and tallying 11 excellent digs in a straight-sets victory against the Galeries Tower Highrisers last Tuesday. Four games into the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference, Lacsina seemed to be finding her rhythm with her new team, especially in building chemistry with her teammates, particularly her setters Kamille Cal and Maji Mangulabnan. “Hindi naman nawala ‘yung tiwala ko sa...
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13
Mar
2024

NXLED takes down Galeries Tower for first win in PVL 2024 All-Filipino

The Nxled Chameleons demolish the Galeries Tower Highrisers in straight sets, 25-21, 25-18, 25-15, to capture their first win in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena, Tuesday night. Ivy Lacsina shined bright for the Chameleons as she performed on both ends with 17 points in 55% efficiency and 11 excellent digs. Lycha Ebon and Cams Victoria added more scoring with 15 and 10 points, respectively. Meanhile, team...
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08
Mar
2024

Soltones aims to provide more than just scoring for Akari

Grethcel Soltones has been fitting in perfectly for the Akari Chargers so far despite their slow start in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference. Last Tuesday, the Chargers finally entered the win column with a straight-sets victory over the Farm Fresh Foxies thanks to Soltones’ 16-point performance and 10-excellent-reception output. “Happy kasi siyempre bago ako sa kanila pero di ako nahirapan makisama, super may connection na kami so far [in our]...
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07
Mar
2024

NXLED’s comeback bid falls short against Cignal

The Nxled Chameleons didn’t go down without a fight in a straight sets loss against the Cignal HD Spikers, 21-25, 17-25, 21-25, in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference. Jhoana Maraguinot came off the bench to pace Nxled with 11 points (10 attacks and one block) and 12 excellent receptions. Other than Maraguinot, no other Chameleon scored in double figures as Lycha Ebon and Ivy Lacsina only had nine and eight...
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07
Mar
2024

Mich Cobb hopes Akari carries momentum after win against Farm Fresh

After opening the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at 0-2, the Akari Chargers barged into the win column with a sweeping victory over the Farm Fresh Foxies. Team captain Michelle Cobb heaved a sigh of relief as her team finally clinched its first win following a rough start. “Siyempre lahat naman po kami masaya and kailangan din po namin yung win today so sana maging headstart samin na makakuha kami ng...
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07
Mar
2024

Jamili embraces pressure, repays Coach Yude’s faith

To begin Adamson’s match against UE on a Sunday afternoon at the MOA Arena, head coach JP Yude made a surprising move by including Barbie Jamili in the starting lineup, and she did not disappoint. The Cebuana spiker displayed an impressive all-around performance, scoring 20 points and tallying 12 excellent digs. “Iniisip ko po na opportunity po ‘yun na binigay ni coach (JP Yude) sa’kin, so kailangan ko pong ipakita...
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06
Mar
2024

Akari blanks Farm Fresh to clinch first victory

The Akari Chargers made quick work of the Farm Fresh Foxies, 25-19, 25-15, 25-22, to secure their first win in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena, Tuesday night. The Chargers, leading two sets to none in the match, found themselves trailing in the third set, 18-20, after a cross-court hit from Chinnie Arroyo. Akari, however, did not let the opportunity of a getting a sweep slip away...
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01
Mar
2024

Fifi Sharma: I really love playing under pressure

Fifi loves the bright lights. In a four-set loss to the Creamline Cool Smashers, Akari’s middle blocker Fifi Sharma displayed her best performance so far in the conference, scoring 14 points, which included of 10 attacks, three blocks, and an ace. Having played in big games in the past, Sharma is no stranger to pressure, so in yesterday’s match against the defending champions, she showed out. “I really love playing...
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01
Mar
2024

Akari puts on gallant stand in defeat to Creamline

The Akari Chargers held their ground in a four-set loss to the defending champions Creamline Cool Smashers, 22-25, 25-21, 22-25, 19-25, in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena, Thursday night. Fifi Sharma had her best game so far in the conference as she topped the scoring with 14 points composed of 10 attacks, three blocks, and one ace. Dindin Manabat and Grethcel Soltones formed the supporting cast...
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28
Feb
2024

Adamson yields to NU in three sets

The Adamson University Lady Falcons suffered a three-set loss at the hands of the National University Lady Bulldogs, 17-25, 20-25, 20-25, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Wednesday. After losing in the first set, Adamson put up a better fight in the next two sets. The team from San Marcelino was going tit-for-tat against the Jhocson-based crew in the second and third sets...
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