Choco Mucho bounces back, ties for first place with dominant win over Akari

Choco Mucho Flying Titans swiftly rebounded from a challenging five-set loss to PLDT as they dominated Akari in a straight-set victory, asserting their dominance in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference.

The Flying Titans vented their frustrations from their previous defeat by clinching a commanding win with a scoreline of 25-17, 25-22, 25-21 on Saturday night at the Ynares Center.

With a resolute performance, Choco Mucho demonstrated their determination to reclaim their winning form, especially after dropping the tight match against PLDT. The Flying Titans seized control early in the game and maintained their momentum throughout, leaving little opportunity for Akari to mount a comeback.

Sisi Rondina once again showcased her exceptional skills on the court, contributing significantly to Choco Mucho's victory with 13 points, including 11 successful attacks and two aces. Rondina's all-around performance, highlighted by 17 excellent digs and eight excellent receptions, proved instrumental in propelling the Flying Titans to success.


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Maddie Madayag emerged as the best player of the game, making a significant impact with 11 points, consisting of eight attacks and three kill blocks. Madayag's defensive prowess and offensive contributions further bolstered Choco Mucho's performance on the court.


Faith Nisperos displayed a stellar performance for Akari, finishing with a triple-double of 12 points, 11 excellent receptions, and 10 excellent digs. Despite her efforts, Akari was unable to contain the relentless onslaught of the Flying Titans, resulting in their fourth loss of the season.

Looking ahead, Choco Mucho aims to build on this momentum as they prepare to face Galeries on April 2 at 6:00 PM at the Philsports Arena. Meanwhile, Akari seeks to bounce back from their defeat as they set their sights on a showdown against PLDT, also on April 2 at 4:00 PM.

With their victory over Akari, Choco Mucho joins defending champion Creamline and PLDT at the top spot of the PVL All-Filipino Conference, setting the stage for an exciting battle for supremacy in the tournament. As the competition intensifies, fans can expect more thrilling matches and impressive performances from the teams vying for glory in the volleyball arena.

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