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PREMIERE Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference action again heats up Thursday with four teams aiming to either continue or break their respective streaks at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. While Creamline and Cignal remain unbeaten in three matches, the rest of the 12-team roster have experienced turbulent starts that underlines the league’s competitive balance. Petro Gazz and Akari clash at 6 p.
m. with both teams eager to get back into the thick of things—Petro Gazz is 2-1 won-lost with a victory over Choco Mucho up its sleeves, while Akari is determined to recover after back-to-back losses after two straight wins. Brooke van Sickle will lead Petro Gazz’s attack, supported by veterans Aiza Pontillas, Remy Palma and Jonah Sabete, while Akari will bank on Eli Soyud, Faith Nisperos, and Ivy Lacsina with Grethcel Soltones hoping for a stronger showing as she continues to recover from a hand injury.
In the 4 p.m. match, Farm Fresh and ZUS Coffee with both squads coming off confidence-boosting victories—the Foxies stunned the Chargers in straight sets for a 1-2 card, while the Thunderbelles swept the Nxled Chameleons and Galeries Tower Highrisers to hike their record to 2-1.
Trisha Tubu, riding high after a 21-point performance, will once again spearhead Farm Fresh alongside Caitlin Viray, Rizza Cruz, Alyssa Bertolano and skipper Louie Romero. ZUS Coffee, meanwhile, looks to extend its winning streak to three behind the leadership of Jovelyn Gonzaga and Chai Troncoso and standout rookie Thea Gagate. Coach Jerry Yee will also rely on solid contributions from Chinnie Arroyo, Gayle Pascual, Michelle Gamit and playmaker Cloanne Mondonedo.
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