PLDT on course for semis berth

MANILA, Philippines — Alive and kicking.

PLDT kept itself in the race for a semifinal berth after turning back an upset-minded Galeries Tower, 25-13, 25-23, 23-25, 25-18, yesterday in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Pulse Series at the PhilSports Arena.

It was the fourth win in seven outings for the High Speed Hitters, sending the Manny V. Pangilinan-owned franchise in a tie for third spot with the Choco Mucho Flying Titans.

Interestingly, PLDT will face Choco Mucho on Thursday at the Mall of Asia Arena in a virtual knockout for a semis spot.

“We have to prepare and work hard for that game,” said PLDT skipper and libero Kath Arado who had 22 digs while sneaking in a point.

Savi Davison led the way with 21 points including 18 off attacks while Kianna Dy and Dell Palomata chipped in 10 hits apiece.

Davison said this win also helped boost their confidence coming into that duel with the Sisi Rondina-Rosales-Eya Laure-paced Flying Titans.

“It’s good to get some momentum going into our next game,” said Davison.

The Highrisers sank to 1-6.

In the nightcap, Farm Fresh smashed Capital1, 25-17, 25-21, 23 25, 25-23, to punch a semis ticket with a 5-2 card.

The Solar Spikers were eliminated with a 2-5 mark.