High Speed Hitters finally break through

MANILA, Philippines — PLDT finally put an end to its frustrating skid, shaking off a first-set loss behind Savi Davison’s explosive 28-point performance and a suffocating net defense to turn back Capital1, 21-25, 25-21, 25-21, 25-21, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series at the FilOil Centre on Saturday.

After absorbing back-to-back straight-set defeats to Nxled and Akari, the High Speed Hitters rediscovered their championship form, weathering the Solar Spikers’ spirited challenge before tightening its grip on the match to snap their two-game slide and improve to 1-2.

Davison broke out of a mini slump in emphatic fashion, but PLDT’s collective effort proved just as crucial. Kim Dy and Dell Palomata spearheaded a defensive stand that repeatedly shut down Capital1’s top gun, while the High Speed Hitters finished with 12 blocks – nine more than the Solar Spikers – to seal the two-hour, 17-minute victory.

“I think we kind of woke up and realized that everyone is getting better every single day and this season is going to be long and hard considering the teams we have to go up against. We really have to push ourselves out,” said Davison, who complemented her 28 points with 10 excellent digs and 18 receptions.