PLDT claims solo PVL lead as Farm Fresh outlasts Choco Mucho in five-set battle

Two matches, two very different stories unfolded Tuesday night in the PVL All-Filipino Conference, but both carried major implications for the league standings.

At the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City, the PLDT High Speed Hitters continued their steady climb toward the top of the leaderboard, while Farm Fresh finally found redemption in a tense five-set battle against Choco Mucho.

The High Speed Hitters showed their composure and firepower in sweeping Galeries Tower, 25-18, 25-22, 25-17, a victory that propelled them to the solo lead in the standings with a 6-1 record. The win allowed PLDT to move ahead of sister team Cignal and strengthen its case as one of the early favorites in the tournament.

The result also extended PLDT’s current momentum, marking their third consecutive victory since their earlier three-game winning streak was snapped by Cignal in a three-set defeat.

Savannah Davison spearheaded the charge with 21 points, consistently delivering on offense whenever Galeries Tower attempted to close the gap. Mika Reyes added 10 markers, while Malaluan chipped in nine to round out a balanced attack that kept the Highrisers on the defensive throughout the match.

For Galeries Tower, the loss deepened a rough stretch in their campaign. The Highrisers slipped to their third straight defeat since their upset win against Nxled on Feb. 19, leaving them ninth in the 10-team standings with a 2-5 record.

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An exciting Tuesday doubleheader sees the PLDT High Speed Hitters sweep the Galeries Tower Highrisers, while the Farm Fresh Foxies prevail in a five-set battle against the Choco Mucho Flying Titas in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference. | via Vlon Bandivas/One Sports#PVL2026 pic.twitter.com/6JTzwxfZOV

— One Sports (@OneSportsPHL) March 10, 2026

Jean Asis led Galeries Tower with nine points, but the team struggled to generate consistent scoring as no player managed to reach double digits. Gayle Pascual finished with eight markers, while Aiza Pontillas and Erika Deloria contributed seven points each.

If the first match was about control, the second game was all about survival.

Farm Fresh and Choco Mucho engaged in a gripping back-and-forth contest that stretched the evening into a dramatic fifth set. After trading momentum through the first four frames, the Foxies surged late to claim a hard-earned 21-25, 25-22, 16-25, 25-18, 15-9 victory.

In recent weeks, the Foxies had been on the wrong end of grueling marathon matches, falling short against Capital1 and PLDT. This time, however, the team finally broke through, showing the poise that had previously eluded them in extended battles.

Molina led the effort with 17 points while delivering an all-around performance that included 13 digs and 13 receptions to complete a triple-double. Tubino added 14 points, while Riri Meneses contributed 10, including two crucial blocks that helped steady Farm Fresh during pivotal stretches.

Their combined efforts gave the Foxies the late push they needed to seal the deciding set and snap their frustrating run in tight contests.

Choco Mucho, meanwhile, leaned heavily on its offensive stars in the tough defeat. Kat Tolentino and Cherry Ann Rondina both delivered 22 points for the Flying Titans, while Laure contributed 15 points in an on-and-off appearance. Lorraine Pecana and Des Cheng added seven and six markers, respectively.

Despite the strong scoring output, the Flying Titans could not hold off Farm Fresh’s late surge in the deciding set.

By the end of the night, the standings had shifted and narratives had changed. PLDT walked away firmly planted at the top of the league, while Farm Fresh left the court with renewed confidence after finally conquering a five-set battle.

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