SAN JUAN CITY, Philippines — The Akari Chargers finally broke their losing streak in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference, securing their first win of the season with a hard-fought four-set victory over the Nxled Chameleons, 25-18, 25-22, 23-25, 25-22, on Tuesday at the FilOil Centre.
Match Highlights:
- End of the Drought: After a dismal 0-3 start, Akari successfully entered the win column by overcoming their sister team.
- Top Performers (Akari):
- Ivy Lacsina: Led the charge with 22 points (20 attacks, 2 blocks).
- Ced Domingo: Provided strong support with 17 points.
- Eli Soyud: Delivered crucial finishing points in the fourth set, totaling 13 points.
- Grethcel Soltones: Contributed a double-double of 12 points, 14 digs, and 10 excellent receptions.
- Mars Alba: Orchestrated the offense with 22 excellent sets.
- Top Performers (Nxled):
- Brooke Van Sickle: Paced the Chameleons with 16 points, 13 digs, and 7 receptions.
- Myla Pablo: Chipped in 14 points.
- Standings Update: Nxled dropped their second consecutive game, sliding to a 3-2 record, while Akari improved to 1-3.
Coaching Perspective:
Akari head coach Tina Salak expressed relief and pride in the team’s execution, noting that the adjustments made during the game were vital. “Hopefully, the chemistry we showed today carries over to our next games. We all know we didn’t have a good start, but at least we still have the opportunity to fix things,” Salak said.