PacificTown, BanKo seek key triumphs

MANILA, Philippines — PacificTown Army and BanKo-Perlas try to build some momentum heading to their crucial face-off on Saturday as they take on separate rivals today in the penultimate elims playdate in the Premier Volleyball League Season 3 Reinforced Conference at the Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan.

The Lady Troopers set out against a powerhouse Creamline side at 3 p.m., while the Perlas Spikers will feel less pressure when they collide with the also-ran BaliPure Water Defenders at 5 p.m.

PacificTown and BanKo-Perlas are in hot pursuit of the No. 3 spot in the crossover semis with the former having the inside track with a 4-4 card. But the Lady Troopers have a tough block to hurdle in the Cool Smashers, who are on a seven-game roll capped by a four-set win over erstwhile unbeaten PetroGazz Angels last Saturday.