The Nxled Chameleons fell short against the PLDT High Speed Hitters in three sets, 17-25, 23-25, 22-25, in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena, Tuesday night. Ivy Lacsina doubled her output from last game with 12 points, all from attacks, while Cams Victoria and Krich Macaslang added seven points apiece. Team captain and libero Daniela Ravena showed out on the digging department as she made 18 excellent...Read More

Best setter on the court, best setter in the classroom. Adamson University Lady Falcons’ main setter, Angelica Alcantara, proved that being a student-athlete is not a hindrance to excelling in academics when she graduated with flying colors last Thursday. Looking back at her graduation, Alcantara revealed that she couldn’t contain her excitement but coincidentally felt nervous when she took the stage for one of the biggest moments of her life....Read More

After initial reports of Ivy Lacsina sitting out until March due to a knee injury, the 6’1 outside hitter surprised volleyball fans last Tuesday when she checked into the game to start the second set. Nxled’s Japanese head coach, Taka Minowa, inserted Lacsina to provide a spark off the bench after the Chameleons lost the opening set. The National University product played until late in the third set, with Choco...Read More

Grethcel Soltones finally made her much-anticipated debut for the Akari Chargers last Saturday. Heading to her first match as a Charger, Soltones played with the same approach as she did in the past—laying everything down on the floor. “Same mindset na all out every game, yun talaga, walang bago-bago so kanina nakikita niyo naman ako na kumukulit ako sa loob, dinadala ko sila lalo na sa yung good vibes energy,”...Read More

The Adamson University Lady Falcons (AdU) thwarted the pesky University of the Philippines Lady Maroons in straight sets, 25-22, 25-22, 28-26, to enter the win column in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament last Saturday. Adamson bounced back after its opening day loss at the hands of the defending champions, La Salle. Outside hitter Ishie Lalongisip propelled Adamson to its first victory with an all-around performance, scoring 12 points...Read More

The Akari Chargers fell short against the Cignal HD Spikers in four sets, 25-21, 18-25, 12-25, 18-25, to open their PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday night. Both teams went tit-for-tat in the first set, exchanging blows, with Cignal’s Ces Molina tying the first at 19-all. Akari then found its groove and blasted a 6-2 run capped by a combination play from newcomer Grethcel Soltones...Read More

The Nxled Chameleons lost to the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in three sets, 12-25, 22-25, 18-25, to start their PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference campaign at the FilOil EcoOil Centre, Thursday night. It was tough night on offense for Nxled as no Chameleon barged into double figures. Krich Macaslang only logged in seven points, while newcomer Ivy Lacsina and Chiara Permentilla chipped in six and five points, respectively. On the other...Read More

The future is bright in San Marcelino. Adamson University announced the commitment of graduating Baby Falcons Shaina Nitura, Felicity Sagaysay, and Mary Ann Grace Del Moral last weekend. The announcement is a welcome development for the school, which is currently rebuilding after the departure of seven players in the last offseason. In the recently concluded girls’ volleyball tournament, Nitura, Sagaysay, and Del Moral led their team to their first-ever high...Read More

The Adamson University Lady Falcons lost to the De La Salle Lady Spikers in straight sets, 16-25, 16-25, 18-25, to open their UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball campaign at MOA Arena, Saturday. The Lady Falcons had a poor performance on offense as team captain Lucille Almonte and Ishie Lalongisip led the scoring with only six points apiece. On the flip side, reigning Rookie of the Year and MVP Angel Canino...Read More

The Adamson University Lady Falcons are poised for another successful campaign in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament, which kicks off on Saturday, February 17. Team captain Lucille Almonte will lead a retooled squad mixed with veterans and rookies. As she takes on the responsibility of leading a rebuilding team this season, Almonte is focused on guiding the Lady Falcons towards their goal. “Sobrang laki po [nung responsibility] kasi isa...Read More

The Adamson University Baby Falcons captured their first-ever juniors volleyball title, sweeping the Nazareth School of National University Lady Bullpups anew, 25-18, 25-18. 28-26, in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 girls’ volleyball finals at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan, Monday. Opposite hitter Abegail Segui sealed the championship with an ace in the nerve-wracking third set. The Baby Falcons did not want to let the trophy slip...Read More

The Akari Chargers have appointed assistant coach Raffy Mosuela as the interim head coach for the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference, which is scheduled to begin in February. Mosuela assumed the role left by Brazilian mentor Jorge Souza de Brito who had four conferences with Akari. “Big challenge para sa’kin and sa coaching staff, pero medyo nakakapag-adjust naman na kami for this coming conference,” Mosuela said. In his new position, the...Read More

The Adamson University Baby Falcons got solid contribution from their bench yesterday in their sweep of the De La Salle Zobel Junior Lady Spikers in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 girls’ volleyball tournament. After the starters steamrolled in the first set, head coach JP Yude gradually sent in his second unit who then seized the opportunity and finished the job in the last two sets. With their...Read More

After a first-round sweep, the Adamson University Baby Falcons began the new year on a positive note by defeating the University of Santo Tomas Junior Tigresses in straight sets in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 girls’ volleyball tournament last Saturday. With the win, the Baby Falcons continued to spread their wings as they now hold a 7-0 win-loss record, maintaining their position at the top of the...Read More

Akari has always been a staunch supporter of Philippine sports, as evidenced by its support for the Adamson program, national volleyball team, and its two PVL squads. The lighting and technology company not only provides assistance to student and professional athletes, but it also extends a helping hand to the teams’ staff. One of the staff members is G-Jong Bueza, a utility worker for the Akari Charges and a student...Read More

Erika Raagas made great strides for the Akari Chargers in the last PVL All-Filipino Conference. After going scoreless in the team’s first two games, Raagas began humming in a win against the Chery Tiggo Crossovers with seven points. In their next game, she upped her scoring with 13 points in another victory over the Farm Fresh Foxies. The 5’5 outside hitter, then, got the nod to start against the Cignal...Read More

After an impressive coaching debut in the Premier Volleyball League, Nxled Chameleons’ head coach Taka Minowa will now serve as the Director of Volleyball Operations for both his squad and the Akari Chargers. Coach Minowa will take on the role of supervising the volleyball program of the sister teams starting the next PVL season, but he will remain as the chief tactician of the Chameleons. Moreover, an interim Chargers head...Read More

Dani Ravena has been crowded by criticism throughout her young volleyball career, but the Nxled Chameleons’ team captain couldn’t care less about what other people think. Along the way, Ravena learned how to tune out the noise and brave through the challenges that she faces ahead. Ravena started thinking about turning pro before the start of her last playing year with the Lady Eagles. “During my last playing year in...Read More

One of the most delightful feelings in the world is when you can finally repay your family’s hardships and sacrifices. In this piece, Akari Sports had a quick chat with Akari Charger Trisha Genesis that will definitely inspire and melt the hearts of the readers. There’s still more than a month to go before Christmas, but Santa Trisha came in early! Trisha Genesis is a proven giver of thunderous spikes...Read More

Pasig City – The Akari Chargers held their ground in a four-set defeat to the still-undefeated Creamline Cool Smashers, 28-26, 14-25, 23-25, 22-25, in the second PVL All-Filipino Conference 2023 at the PhilSports Arena. The Chargers played their last game this conference without the services of Faith Nisperos (back injury) and Trisha Genesis (fever). Even without two vital cogs, Akari gave the powerhouse Creamline a good fight until the very...Read More