Kim Fajardo orchestrates PLDT’s balanced attack as High Speed Hitters surge to the top

At the heart of the PLDT High Speed Hitters’ strong campaign in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference is a setter who thrives not on scoring headlines, but on creating them for everyone else.

Veteran playmaker Kim Fajardo has quietly become the engine behind PLDT’s offensive rhythm, distributing the ball with precision as the High Speed Hitters climbed to the top of the standings with a 6–1 record.

For Fajardo, the strength of the team lies in its depth. With multiple attackers capable of delivering points from different angles, the 32-year-old setter has embraced the challenge of maximizing every weapon in the lineup. 

After seven preliminary matches, that approach has helped PLDT emerge as one of the most difficult teams to defend in the conference.

Fajardo’s steady command of the offense has also placed her among the league’s top playmakers. She currently ranks second among setters with 123 running sets and an average of 4.92 per set, numbers that highlight her role in orchestrating PLDT’s high-powered attack.

Her influence was on full display in the team’s most recent game against the Galeries Tower Highrisers, where PLDT secured a straight-sets victory. Fajardo tallied 15 excellent sets while adding three points, earning Player of the Game honors.

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Yet despite the praise, Fajardo insists her approach remains simple—trust her instincts and trust her teammates.

“Sa akin lang, trust na lang din sa sarili ko sa decision-making at trust sa mga kasama,” Fajardo said.

While many setters in the league have recently adopted a more aggressive scoring role, Fajardo remains comfortable focusing on her traditional responsibility by setting up her teammates for success.

“’Di naman ako necessarily na kailangan sumabay sa trend na yun basta gusto ko lang magcontribute sa team namin sa way na kaya ko,” the 32-year-old setter said.

Beyond the numbers, Fajardo believes the team’s biggest progress has come from the intangible aspects of the game—discipline, communication, and the collective mindset that has gradually developed within the roster.

“Ako, happy lang ako na yung mga skills kaya siya i-training, yung mga dapat gawin sa court. Pero happy ako kasi, bilang isa sa mga nasa loob, na-feel ko yung discipline, yung mga skills na di kayang ituro sa loob kundi yung mga tulad ng communication, kung paano yung attitude sa loob,” the former DLSU team captain said.

As the elimination round continues, PLDT now stands on the brink of securing its place in the qualifying stage. 

The High Speed Hitters will attempt to take another step forward when they face the Choco Mucho Flying Titans on Saturday at the FilOil Centre. 

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