Savi Davison powers PLDT sweep, High Speed Hitters shift focus to bronze 

It was too late for a Finals push—but not too late to make a statement. Savi Davison who led the High Speed Hitters and delivered a commanding performance to a straight-sets win over the Cignal Super Spikers, 25-17, 25-22, 25-23, in their final semifinal match in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference at the FilOil EcoOil Centre.

The victory, while no longer enough to keep their championship hopes alive, served as a strong response after back-to-back semifinal losses. 

The 2025 PVL Invitational Conference MVP paced her squad with 21 points and added 11 excellent receptions, anchoring both ends of PLDT’s game in a morale-boosting finish to their semis run.

“I think everyone coming in today, knowing that we had to bawi, I think that was the most important task today. So, I’m just glad that we came and were able to handle it,” she said after winning against their sister team, Cignal.

Rather than dwelling on missed opportunities, PLDT used the match to rediscover its rhythm—something that had eluded them earlier in the round. 

The High Speed Hitters showed composure in tight stretches, particularly in the second and third sets, where Cignal threatened but ultimately fell short against PLDT’s steadier execution.

Still, the result carried a sense of what could have been.

“Hirap talaga kasi capable tayo. We’re super capable of being in the Top 3.” The Fil-Canadian said. 

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And when the game demanded everything, she gave even more…

MVP Savi Davison is the Player of the Game leading the PLDT HSH to a powerful sweep against the Cignal Super Spikers!

We feel your fight, Savi! Proud na proud kami sa iyo. We’re always with you!!! #PVL2026 pic.twitter.com/nx5k9phpRw

— Savi Dynasty (@savidynasty) April 16, 2026

That belief remains central to PLDT’s mindset heading into the final stretch of the conference and despite falling short of a Finals berth, the team is intent on proving that its semifinal stumble does not define its overall campaign.

“Our journey isn’t done, but I just wish that we were in the Top 2, Top 1 seed,” the 27-year-old Open Hitter for PLDT said.

Now, the focus shifts from chasing a title to securing a podium finish. PLDT is set to face the Farm Fresh Foxies in the best-of-three series for the bronze medal, opening on April 21 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Aside from Davison, Alleiah Malaluan also chipped in 11 points and 14 digs while veterans Mika Reyes, Kim Kianna Dy, and Majoy Baron contributed seven points each. Kim Fajardo also delivered an orchestrated offense with 23 excellent sets and two points.

For Davison, the motivation is clear and that is to end strong and leave no doubts about the team’s potential.

“Like coach said, it’s not over yet and we still have the job to do,” she said. “Take one game at a time and finish the season off with a win.”

With confidence restored and one final goal in sight, the High Speed Hitters are aiming to turn a bittersweet semifinal exit into a meaningful closing chapter of the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference. 

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