Akari Chargers oust top seed Farm Fresh Foxies to reach PVL semis

Updated Thu, November 27, 2025 at 5:31 AM Published Mon, November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM

The No. 8 Akari Chargers secured a semifinals spot in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference after defeating the top-seeded Farm Fresh Foxies in a knockout quarterfinal match.

Akari achieved this upset with set scores of 28-26, 30-28, and 25-21, marking their third consecutive semifinal appearance.

Annie Mitchem led the Chargers with 25 points, drilling the game-winning kill.

Their next opponent is Petro Gazz, the fifth seed, who advanced by defeating the defending champions Creamline Cool Smashers.

New coach Tina Salak expressed respect for Petro Gazz, acknowledging the challenge of facing a champion team.

Akari, seeking its second finals appearance and a franchise-first title, will once again don the underdog cape against Petro Gazz, who is favored to win and end a three-year finals drought.

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