Red-hot pldt poised for seventh win

Games today (PhilSports Arena) 4 p.m. – Farm Fresh vs Nxled 6 p.m. – PLDT vs SGA It’s one of the hottest teams in the league against one that is searching for the elusive first win in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena.

Red-hot PLDT, which nailed its fourth straight win at the expense of Akari, 25-17, 25-20, 25-19, last week, takes on winless Strong Group Athletics at 6 p.m.

The High Speed Hitters are looking good with a 6-1 record, and a victory over the SGA Spikers, still in the dark with a 0-7 slate, will give the former a share of top spot with the Choco Mucho Flying Titans (7-1).

More than a victory, the team bannered by Fil-Canadian Savannah Davison wants momentum heading to the crucial stages.

“Kailangang makuha ang panalo. Kailangan namin ng bwelo kasi pag dating sa dulo, mabibigat kalaban namin last three games,” said PLDT coach Rald Ricafort referring to their final elimination round assignments in Chery Tiggo (next week), Cignal (April 20) and Creamline (April 25).

Majoy Baron should ride the crest of her match-high 13 points in their last win and pointed to her finally adjusting to the team’s style of play.

“Personally, nakukuha ko na ‘yung galaw na maayos, nage-enjoy sa game at mas may kumpiyansa na ako ngayon,” said the former UAAP MVP from La Salle.

Fighting for semifinal survival are Nxled and Farm Fresh, who have identical 2-5 records. They face off at 4 p.m.

The Chameleons are coming off a rousing triumph over the SGA Spikers, 25-16, 25-16, 25-15, while the Foxies are reeling from a 25-10, 25-14, 25-15 defeat to the Cignal HD Spikers both Thursday.