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PVL on Tour: Akari hacks out 4-set win over Choco Mucho in South Cotabato

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John Franklin Kennedy Caacbay

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1785587348874PVL Polomolok Akari vs. Choco Mucho - -6720.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="The Akari Chargers battle the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the 2026 PVL on Tour on Saturday, August 1, at the Polomolok Gymnasium in South Cotabato. PVL Media"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Akari Chargers battle the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the 2026 PVL on Tour on Saturday, August 1, at the Polomolok Gymnasium in South Cotabato. <em>PVL Media</em></span></span></span></div><p>POLOMOLOK, South Cotabato — Akari had to overcome a gritty challenge from Choco Mucho in the first two extended frames, a third-set lapse, and another tight contest in the fourth period to hack out a 27-25, 27-25, 21-25, 25-22 victory in the 2026 PVL on Tour Showdown on Saturday at the Polomolok Gymnasium here.</p><p>Chenie Tagaod displayed her brilliance in front of her fellow Mindanaoans, tallying 19 points on 11 attacks, six blocks, and two aces, leading the charge in the two-hour and two-minute intense battle.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/7/31/tin-tiamzon-relishes-homecoming-as-pvl-on-tour-visits-south-cotabato-1255"><strong>READ: ‘Wow, I’m home’: Tin Tiamzon relishes homecoming as PVL on Tour visits South Cotabato</strong></a></div><p>“Siyempre, sobrang happy ako na napakita ko sa mga Bisaya kung ano’ng merong talent ‘yung isang Bisaya rin,” said Tagaod, who hails from Tagum City.</p><p>The Chargers squandered a 23-20 lead late in the fourth period, as a long rally ended in a Maddie Madayag attack point and Chen Tagaod was blocked for a 23-22 count.</p><p>Thankfully for the Tina Salak-coached squad, the closeout came as Grethcel Soltones found the sharp spike to put themselves on match point, 24-22, and Tagaod capped her breakout game with the game-clinching attack.</p><p>Ivy Lacsina helped in the offense and defense with 14 points and 13 receptions, while Soltones finished with 10 markers.</p><p>On the losing side, Mean Mendrez and Cait Viray top-scored with 16 points each, while Madayag added 14 points as Choco Mucho went winless in a three-game stretch in the On Tour.</p><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/Oa6dXzMbjrQ?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Akari had to overcome a gritty challenge from Choco Mucho in the first two extended frames, a third-set lapse, and another tight contest in the fourth period to hack out a 27-25, 27-25, 21-25, 25-22 victory in the 2026 PVL on Tour Showdown on Saturday at the Polomolok Gymnasium.</p>

Akari had to overcome a gritty challenge from Choco Mucho in the first two extended frames, a third-set lapse, and another tight contest in the fourth period to hack out a 27-25, 27-25, 21-25, 25-22 victory in the 2026 PVL on Tour Showdown on Saturday at the Polomolok Gymnasium.