The PLDT High Speed Hitters sweep Farm Fresh to make it three wins in a row in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.
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00:00 Rekindled love and now she's even more excited, more energized.
00:05 It's always amazing, like after college,
00:08 post NCAA and also UAV players.
00:12 For sure, finding yourself again.
00:15 Because we know as a volleyball player, as an athlete,
00:19 you know, the stories of these ladies here since high school or since grade school,
00:24 they've been playing volleyball.
00:25 So you know, there will always come a time that, you know,
00:30 again, it's changing your environment, changing your teams that could switch things up.
00:34 Just like as you mentioned for Pia, you know, having, I guess, a good group around her.
00:41 And speaking of teams, they're really blending so well.
00:44 It's the PLDT high-speed hitters.
00:45 I mean, right now, they're 3-0.
00:48 Let's talk about, you know, former players who are joining.
00:51 Thank you.
00:52 I want to join your conversation about Pia Ildefon.
00:55 I got to speak with her earlier about Spartan in the day.
00:58 Finding her groove here in the PVA.
01:02 Gap setting that up.
01:04 And, you know, I was getting like a flashback.
01:07 She used to be so shy.
01:09 Definitely.
01:09 Like in the previous conference, like, you know, you could see the slouch shoulders.
01:14 But look at her now, like dominating the net defense for the PLDT high-speed hitters.
01:20 Yeah, definitely.
01:21 She has been awesome.
01:23 And the pink ones because it's going to be against the Akari Chargers.
01:28 Let's get back to the game.
01:30 Again, four-point lead for the girls in white.
01:34 Ceballos.
01:35 Cross-court attack, but too strong.
01:38 Almost.
01:39 Nagbangaan.
01:39 That was Viray and another teammate of hers.
01:42 Yeah, yeah.
01:43 They always appreciate the effort.
01:46 Quick as their sets, as quick as their attacks.
01:49 Well, they're coming off of a really big win.
01:52 So, you know, you got to ride that momentum.
01:54 You got to ride the confidence that that gave you.
01:57 So, they're enjoying the ride, Beth.
02:00 It's a roller coaster ride.
02:02 It's all uphill for the PLDT high-speed hitters of the girls in white.
02:09 Chance ball given by the Farm Fresh Foxes.
02:16 Whoa.
02:18 For someone with such a small frame, she really never fails.
02:23 The high elevation that she needs to find the right angle to hit the ball to.
02:29 And the block.
02:30 And the box.
02:32 Everything about Santos.
02:34 Her height, her small frame, her lean figure.
02:38 Yes.
02:39 It, you know, when you look at their lineup, especially, you know, you see
02:43 Tatiana D, you see Jovi Prado still in their jackets right now.
02:48 But not yet, not yet, not yet.
02:50 That's the thing.
02:51 So, it's going to be a very dangerous--
02:54 Oh, no.
02:56 On cue, on your screens.
02:58 D-Max setting the route for Ceballos.
03:01 Oh, that's--
03:02 Ceballos is on the wall.
03:04 You know, when you said it, the way she has her form for spiking--
03:08 Her cross is so low, so you can never really be sure what angle she's going to hit.
03:14 Because her cross is low, so you don't know if she's going to go down the line.
03:18 But the thing with the Farm Fresh Foxes, you see their drive and that they really want to get better.
03:25 It's just that right now, I mean, look at that.
03:28 Attack by Davis.
03:29 She will get this opportunity that she has hitting front row.
03:35 There you go. Just like that.
03:38 It's the 5-0 run for PLDT once again.
03:42 I mean, that's their second 5-0 run.
03:44 Hitters, they're breezing right through here in this set.
03:48 Great blocking by Najoya Jules.
03:52 Viray tries again.
03:54 This time, no follow-up.
03:56 The young team is done.
03:59 You know, you've got to understand that as much as they're strong individually,
04:03 it's still a different story when they're all inside the court.
04:06 You've got to find that chemistry that you see from the PLDT high-speed hitters.
04:11 So many things to her skills.
04:15 Okay, there you go.
04:19 I think Savia has a run in her.
04:22 Just a bit earlier, you got Rachel Ostero shooting up as Coach Ralde is seeing,
04:28 you know, we can maximize this opportunity as we get the first set here.
04:34 Wow. You just blinked, Rita.
04:36 I know. I haven't finished my sentence yet.
04:38 I haven't finished my set.
04:40 Especially at this level.
04:43 Yeah. At the level that Savvy Davidson is playing.
04:47 See? Make it make sense.
04:50 As you saw, Kim, a hard-yoke getting a full-back.
04:55 If not just an ace, but a gift and they scored.
05:00 That's a point on the server.
05:03 Santos with an off-speed hit.
05:07 Kaft to Baron.
05:12 Oh, joy Baron.
05:14 I was just thinking, man, you know what? She's right.
05:17 It must be so tiring for the PLDT high-speed hitters,
05:21 a team of veterans to step out of their comfort zone and be more energetic.
05:27 It's so good to see Kim Fajardo, Majoy Barona thriving on cue.
05:33 With like different teammates this time.
05:36 Exactly. Different teammates.
05:38 You know, seeing them when that ball like passed through her.
05:41 It's a look of disbelief and amazement at that attack by Riza Cruz.
05:47 A lot of concussions also from Kim Fajardo from a transition.
05:51 Kim is just standing there, no problem of thinking about who to give the ball to.
05:57 Because, you know, everybody's just making things about who's going to give the ball to.
06:03 It's the same problem. Her and Soch Trump have the same problem.
06:08 I mean, if we're the ones who are being carried by the energy of the PLDT,
06:12 how much more the farm fresh foxes who are going against them.
06:16 Oh wow.
06:17 Oh, this one. After so many cross-court attacks of Ceballos.
06:21 I got my welcome back to PBL in my left side of the head.
06:27 It's initiation. You're not a fan. You're not part of the crew if you don't get that.
06:33 Out here as Trisha Tugo gets a solid block against PLDT's number one hitter.
06:40 That joy is needed to fuel the farm fresh foxes right now because they're just three points away from the PLDT high speed hitters.
06:49 Great block. Romero. Combination play. Davidson.
06:59 Savvy Davidson in both squads here.
07:05 But this spike, that Savvy Davidson spike once again is brought to you by Duncan Pasalubong ng Bayan.
07:12 Always good to see, you know. It's great.
07:16 Yeah, for sure. As fresh as the farm fresh foxes.
07:21 Romero back set to Tugo.
07:25 How does Tugo feel? You have Davidson in her days in the UAAP as an amazing blocker.
07:31 And you know, this is exactly where she will grow.
07:35 Because that's a sign of a mature volleyball player.
07:38 And you know, these things will always be learned in the game, in play.
07:43 Just like that as Chidi Arroyo.
07:46 We'll see if they'll be able to break the record here in set two.
07:51 But we're seeing fiercer farm fresh foxes.
07:55 Here's once again Savvy Davidson.
08:01 This is the beauty of a single round robin.
08:03 Every game counts. And you feel the urgency.
08:07 I know, I mean right now they're in a 5-0 run.
08:14 And let's see if it will be a 6.
08:17 But still, I admire the tenacity of the farm fresh foxes.
08:22 You know, and not losing heart against the high speed hitters.
08:26 P.L. Didi just getting good catches.
08:29 Oh, ball to the line. Here's Trisha Tugo.
08:32 Trisha tries again.
08:38 As we mentioned earlier also, Trisha Tugo was contained in their last match against Petrogas.
08:45 And it's been the same story here in...
08:48 Even harder to break down the block of Savvy Davidson.
08:53 Oh, it's on cue. Savvy Davidson.
08:57 Serve by Savvy.
09:01 Maybe third time's a charm.
09:03 And it is. This one gets a chuck ball.
09:06 Exactly. Oh my goodness, yes.
09:08 On my way here I saw a cyclist really paddling a really hard uphill.
09:14 And I'm like, this is going to be the story of our games today.
09:18 An uphill climb for the farm fresh foxes.
09:22 Good touches from P.L. Didi.
09:25 De Leon gets her first point.
09:28 The last point for set number two at that.
09:31 And that's going to be having a hard time keeping up.
09:35 Because set number one, 20 minutes.
09:37 Set number two, 22.
09:39 I'm running out of time to talk because the rally is going to be so fast.
09:44 The palos are going to be so fast here.
09:46 Asma Joy, Baron, gets the first point for P.L. Didi.
09:50 The P.L. Didi high speed hitters, you feel the hunger.
09:53 And right now the farm fresh foxes, they're driving the mid-days.
09:58 You know, the energy, the momentum.
10:00 No problem there, whoever she chooses to set the ball to.
10:03 I mean, Santos in the previous game had 14 points.
10:06 Let's see how many points she'll be able to add for this one.
10:10 First point, the gap is quite humongous.
10:13 Second, not so bad.
10:15 But third here early on, we're enjoying one point lead for P.L. Didi.
10:21 Good coverage there by Santiago.
10:24 Oh, wow. Better defense from Catarato.
10:27 But speaking of defense, Advent Med this time by Riza Cruz.
10:32 Perfectly checking. None was there and getting the angle right.
10:37 Santos, smart hits.
10:42 I mean, we're at our fourth time, 9-9.
10:46 Capp, to Ceballos.
10:50 Arroyo almost clashing with Santiago.
10:55 Goes back to Ceballos, cross court.
10:57 Great effort there by Cruz.
11:02 Romero to Arroyo.
11:06 Lead, back with the far-fresh box.
11:09 You can hear the crowd cheering for them.
11:11 Even her body language goes to her coach Jerry because he's talking now.
11:15 He was quite silent the first two sets.
11:18 Capp, oh, setting that for Majoy.
11:21 The speed that the P.L. Didi squad is showing right now.
11:26 You know, good things are happening when they do match the speed of the game.
11:32 Great pancake save by Catarato.
11:36 Just at the net.
11:40 I mean, back in college, she was already skilled.
11:42 She was already smart. She was already talented.
11:44 Here in the PBL, you just added experience.
11:46 And that completely gave you a penalty.
11:48 Definitely, definitely.
11:50 And once again, last game, she tallied 21 points.
11:53 And right now, she is well on her way to another 20-something production.
12:00 Jules Zamonte.
12:03 Coach Jerry.
12:04 You know, okay, I'll tell you a story.
12:06 So Jerry was Jerry because he didn't want to be called coach.
12:09 When we were in high school, he was my coach.
12:12 Jeff Ferrer, Phil Englid.
12:14 Yabdukayo Agudzania.
12:17 She's pretty chill too.
12:18 Waiting for a much-needed speedy recovery as well as Jolina.
12:24 A whole different story.
12:26 And it's really the stories that we follow along with that, you know,
12:30 inspires a new generation of athletes as well.
12:34 And 17-15, we get back to the game.
12:37 Two-point lead for the PLDT high-speed hitters.
12:40 Tubo is back on court for the Foxes.
12:43 But right now, kudos to Kay Santiago who has been amazing for her team.
12:50 But sadly, it's not enough.
12:52 Coach Jerry and the rest of the Foxes are trying to lean on in this match.
12:57 I mean, Coach Jerry has been trying to activate a lot of his players.
13:01 But so far, it hasn't been reaching.
13:03 There you go.
13:04 Kay Santiago again.
13:06 You got to shake off the losses.
13:08 And actually, even the wins.
13:10 Yeah, that's true.
13:12 Oh!
13:15 Look at that effective play there.
13:18 You see those beauty, those magic happening here.
13:24 It's a 2-0 run there, Coach Jerry.
13:27 Don't look now because that four-point lead is now cut down to two.
13:32 Another chance here for the Foxes.
13:37 Fajardo to Majoy.
13:40 Santiago from the back.
13:41 Jules was there.
13:44 Capt. Savi.
13:47 Cruz setting it up for Arroyo.
13:50 And this time, this one is actually a long rally.
13:54 And Savi Davison, usually allergic to them.
13:57 Let's see if she'll end this one.
13:59 Oh!
14:00 But Kay Santiago saying, "No, it's my turn."
14:04 Oh, yeah.
14:06 [SPEAKING IN TAGALOG]
14:07 You never know.
14:08 You might still catch this game or the game after.
14:10 But the next one.
14:12 Again, it's the Chocomucho Flying Titans against the Akari Chargers.
14:16 Oh, I mean--
14:19 A party after this.
14:22 Romero to Viray.
14:27 Oh, amazing tap zip.
14:30 Really silent, but efficient of the far-fresh Foxes.
14:37 Louis going to Kay.
14:41 Ka going to Savi.
14:43 Again, straight to Delario.
14:46 What is up?
14:48 POD, the high-speed hitters.
14:50 I mean, they zoom to this latter part.
14:54 25-21, and it's only 590 PM.