CANDON, Ilocos Sur – Team Heart put on a commanding performance in the fourth to finish off Team Hustle, and grab a 25-18, 18-25, 25-23, 25-17 victory in the PVL exhibition match of the 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase on Friday night at a packed Candon City Arena here.
Team Heart, led by MVP Bella Belen, split the first two sets with Team Hustle before tightening their grip in the clutch moments of the third and completely taking control in the fourth to seal the win and take home the top prize of P100,000.
Team Heart went on a piping-hot 11-1 run to start the fourth and never looked back to secure the win.
Team Hustle, meanwhile, settled for the runner-up finish and the P50,000 consolation prize.
In the side events, Team Power—fresh off its win in the Spikers’ Turf All-Star Game—kept the momentum going by ruling the Infinite Volley Extravaganza Challenge behind Noel Kampton, Ysay Marasigan, Jayvee Sumagaysay, and fan Maria Ruzzel Rogel.
Meanwhile, Team Blue, composed of Kath Arado, Alyssa Eroa, John Pepito, and Rikko Marmeto, took home top honors in the Crosscourt Sniper Challenge.
