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PVL AFC 25 Akari vs. Galeries - Ivy Lacsina-3945

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1742035486792PVL AFC 25 Akari vs. Galeries - Ivy Lacsina-3945.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Akari star spiker Ivy Lacsina.<em> PVL Media Bureau</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines <strong>(UPDATED)</strong> – Akari is now a win away from a semis berth in the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference.</p><p>This, as the Chargers outlasted Galeries, 21-25, 25-19, 20-25, 25-16, 15-11, in Game 1 of the best-of-three quarterfinals on Saturday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.</p><p>It boiled down into a close deciding frame. However, the Chargers eventually took the triumph off a final 4-1 blitz from the 11-10 count in the last chapter, sealing the five-set win.</p><p>Middle blocker Fifi Sharma and outside spiker Ivy Lacsina both scored on attacks for two straight points, and a miscommunication from the Galeries side allowed the separation balloon to four, 14-10.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/3/13/pvl-zus-coffee-moves-past-capital1-arranges-qf-clash-with-petro-gazz-2127"><strong>READ: PVL: Zus Coffee moves past Capital1, arranges QF clash with Petro Gazz<br/></strong></a></div><p>Grethcel Soltones might have committed a service error to give a point to the Highrisers, but it didn&#x27;t really matter as Lacsina was there to deal the killing blow — a through-the-block hit — to close out the contest which lasted two hours and 21 minutes.</p><p>Lacsina filled the stat sheet with 28 points on 22 attacks and six blocks including 12 excellent receptions, tying her career-high. Eli Soyud added 19 markers mostly made on spikes.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/3/13/pvl-nxled-makes-quick-work-of-farm-fresh-ends-all-filipino-run-on-a-sweet-note-1826"><strong>READ: PVL: Nxled makes quick work of Farm Fresh, ends All-Filipino run on a sweet note<br/></strong></a></div><p>Despite putting up a personal-best outing, Lacsina said credit goes to the whole team as the Chargers helped her boost her confidence.</p><p>&quot;Team effort talaga siya,&quot; said the star spiker. &quot;Kasi kanina parang sinasabihan ako ng teammates ko na &#x27;paluin mo lang, paluin mo lang, &#x27;wag kang matakot.&#x27; Siyempre dun din po nabu-boost ako.&quot;</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/3/4/pvl-akari-outlasts-farm-fresh-to-book-quarterfinals-ticket-1918"><strong>READ: PVL: Akari outlasts Farm Fresh to book quarterfinals ticket<br/></strong></a></div><p>Hopes are not lost for Galeries, as the Highrisers still showed promise and even led two sets to one.</p><p>Young gun Jewel Encarnacion had 18 points, including 18 excellent receptions and 10 excellent digs, while France Ronquillo chipped in 17 markers and 13 excellent receptions.</p><p>Akari goes for a quarters sweep in Game 2 on Thursday next week, March 20. First serve is at 6:30 p.m.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0MWD9mCLbbo?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Akari is now a win away from a semis berth in the #PVL2025 All-Filipino Conference.</p>

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PVL: Lacsina scores 28 as Akari escapes Galeries in 5, moves on cusp of semis berth

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PVL: Lacsina scores 28 as Akari escapes Galeries in 5, moves on cusp of semis berth

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published March 15, 2025 06:52 PM PHT

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Updated March 15, 2025 09:14 PM PHT

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