Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times
(C) PVL Images

News

Petro Gazz hands Cignal first loss in PVL AFC, extends streak to four


Petro Gazz dealt Cignal its first loss of the tournament with a dominant 25-19, 25-21, 25-18 sweep, extending their winning streak to four matches in the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference on Saturday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig.

The victory improved the Angels’ record to 5-1, propelling them to solo first place as they wrapped up the 12-team standings ahead of the league’s one-month holiday break. Meanwhile, the HD Spikers dropped to second at 4-1, holding a slim one-game edge over Creamline, which remains unbeaten with a 4-0 slate in third place.

“Today’s game was tougher, but we delivered strong defense. Brooke also contributed greatly on defense, which worked to our advantage. Our setters stepped up today, allowing our middle and opposite spikers to perform at their best,” said Petro Gazz head coach Koji Tsuzubara.

PVL-AFC-25-Petrogazz-vs.-Cignal-MJ-Phillips-4847 Petro Gazz hands Cignal first loss in PVL AFC, extends streak to four News PVL Volleyball  - philippine sports news

(C) PVL Images

The Angels cruised through the opening set, 25-19, but had to dig deep in the second frame. Trailing 16-19, they unleashed a decisive 9-2 run led by Brooke Van Sickle, Myla Pablo, Djanel Cheng, and Remy Palma to secure the set, 25-21, and take a 2-0 lead.

In the third set, Cignal managed to cut the deficit from 16-11 to 17-14, but Petro Gazz quickly regained control. Two crucial hits from MJ Phillips and a backrow attack from Van Sickle extended the Angels’ lead to 20-14.

Petro Gazz then sealed the match with a flurry of plays: a quick hit from Phillips, crosscourt and down-the-line attacks from Van Sickle, and an off-speed hit from Jonah Sabete.

Van Sickle spearheaded Petro Gazz’s attack with 19 points, built on 13 kills and a game-high six blocks, along with seven excellent digs. Pablo delivered 15 points, all from attacks, while Phillips, in her second game back, chipped in 11 points.

#ReadMore  Ricci Rivero, Team Pilipinas end 3x3 U23 campaign on high note

Baby Love Barbon provided stability with 11 excellent receptions, while Cheng orchestrated their offense with 11 excellent sets.

After the holiday break, Petro Gazz will look to extend their winning streak to five matches when they face the Chery Tiggo Crossovers on January 21, 2025, at the Philsports Arena.

PVL-AFC-25-Petrogazz-vs.-Cignal-Vanie-Gandler-4985 Petro Gazz hands Cignal first loss in PVL AFC, extends streak to four News PVL Volleyball  - philippine sports news

(C) PVL Images

For Cignal, Ces Molina was the lone double-digit scorer with 10 points off nine attacks and one ace, along with four excellent receptions. Vanie Gandler added nine points from seven attacks, one ace, and one block.

On defense, Dawn Macandili-Catindig tallied nine excellent digs, while Gel Cayuna kept their offense steady with 11 excellent sets.

The HD Spikers will aim to bounce back after the break when they take on the Galeries Tower Highrisers on the same date and at the same venue.

Written By

A dreamer from Marikina, a reporter on the sidelines


You May Also Like

News

Dindin Manabat stepped up in place of Kat Tolentino as Choco Mucho notched its third consecutive win in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference, securing...

News

Akari drew strength from its captain Michelle Cobb when she left the game early after injuring her neck in the second set, completing a...

News

Shorthanded Akari overcame a slow start to extend sister team Nxled’s winless streak to seven games, securing a 21-25, 25-20, 26-24, 25-18 victory in...

News

Trisha Genesis is eager to reignite her passion for volleyball after joining Capital1 midway through the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference. A 5-foot-7 outside spiker,...

News

Brooke Van Sickle made limited appearances during the first four sets, but when it mattered most, she stepped up to lead Petro Gazz to...

News

Aiza Maizo-Pontillas and Myla Pablo kept Petro Gazz alive, while Brooke Van Sickle delivered the decisive blows in the fifth set as they rallied...

News

Choco Mucho Flying Titans opposite spiker Kat Tolentino is set to miss action in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference after being diagnosed with a...

News

The ongoing 2024-25 All-Filipino Conference marks a groundbreaking chapter in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), spanning a record six months from November to April....

Advertisement