Player of the Game Justine Jazareno sees Akari confidence rising after Creamline upset

Momentum may finally be starting to build for the Akari Power Chargers.

After pulling off a statement win over the Creamline Cool Smashers, Akari’s players believe the team’s confidence and chemistry are beginning to take shape in the 9th Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.

The Power Chargers stunned the Cool Smashers in four sets, 25-21, 26-24, 17-25, 25-21, Thursday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre, snapping Creamline’s five-match winning streak and tightening the race in the standings.

At the center of the victory was libero Justine Jazareno, who turned in a defensive masterclass with 22 excellent digs to frustrate Creamline’s attackers and keep Akari alive in long rallies.

But for Jazareno, the bigger takeaway from the win wasn’t just the numbers—it was the gradual growth she sees within the team.

“Yung kumpiyansa ng team nag bbuild up pa, so every training pinag-tatrabaho namin and mabuild connection namin,” she said.

The win lifted Akari to a 4-3 record, giving the Power Chargers their fourth straight victory since starting the conference with four-straight losses and keeping them in contention for a stronger position heading into the next phase of the tournament.

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Offensively, Ivy Lacsina paced Akari with 20 points built on 18 attacks and an ace, providing the scoring punch whenever the team needed a spark.

Christine Joy Soyud added 15 points, while veteran wing spiker Grethcel Soltones chipped in 14 to give the Chargers multiple scoring options.

Middle blockers Celine Domingo and Mereophe Sharma also provided timely support with seven points apiece.

Despite the breakthrough win against one of the league’s powerhouse teams, Jazareno emphasized that the Chargers are far from satisfied.

With another tough opponent looming, she said the team must quickly refocus.

“Back to the drawing board ulit, di madali kalaban ang Galeries, we have to work hard,” Jazareno said, referring to their upcoming clash with the Galeries Tower Highrisers.

For Akari, the win over Creamline may have delivered a confidence boost, but the Chargers know the real challenge is sustaining that progress as the conference intensifies.

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