Savi Davison carries PLDT past Farm Fresh, eyes redemption run in bronze clash

For Savi Davison and the PLDT High Speed Hitters, Game 1 of the PVL All-Filipino Conference Battle for Bronze was not just another win—it was a statement forged through persistence.

In a dramatic five-set showdown at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, PLDT survived a determined challenge from the Farm Fresh Foxies, pulling off a 22-25, 25-21, 27-25, 26-28, 15-11 victory to move one step away from securing a podium finish in the season-ending tournament.

The match swung like a pendulum from start to finish. Farm Fresh struck first, taking the opening set 25-22, but PLDT quickly responded in Set 2 behind sharper execution and better control of key rallies. 

The third set turned into a high-pressure chess match, with PLDT narrowly escaping 27-25 to take control of the series momentum. Farm Fresh refused to fold, forcing a deciding fifth set after edging Set 4 in a tight 28-26 finish.

Davison took over when it mattered most, scoring four of PLDT’s last five points and finishing the match with the decisive attack that sealed the victory. Her 33-point explosion once again underlined her role as the team’s primary offensive engine in high-pressure moments.

“I think we’ve had a pretty tough journey leading up to the playoffs. So, we really came into this game wanting it. You know, really wanting to redeem ourselves,” Davison said.

The win carried deeper meaning for PLDT, which had previously been eliminated from Finals contention by Farm Fresh in the semifinals. That added emotional weight to the matchup, turning Game 1 into a chance for redemption rather than just survival in the bronze medal series.

“I think we’ve had a pretty tough journey throughout the playoffs. We really came into this game really wanting it, really wanting to redeem ourselves,” she added.

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But PLDT’s success was not built on Davison alone. Kianna Dy delivered 16 points, providing timely offense during momentum swings, while Mika Reyes contributed 13 markers through steady net presence and blocking support. Alleiah Malaluan and Majoy Baron added 11 and 10 points respectively, giving PLDT a balanced attack that proved crucial in the extended match.

Setting the table throughout the five-set grind was Kim Fajardo, who finished with 36 excellent sets and was named Player of the Game for her leadership and distribution under pressure.

On the opposite side, Trisha Tubu led Farm Fresh with 30 points, keeping the Foxies within striking distance in nearly every set. However, despite multiple late-set pushes, Farm Fresh could not close out the match in the fifth set as PLDT tightened its defense and executed more cleanly in transition.

Now holding a 1–0 advantage in the Battle for Bronze, PLDT finds itself just one win away from securing the bronze medal. 

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