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HD Spikers stretch run, nail third spot
The Cignal HD Spikers concluded their preliminary round campaign with a decisive victory over the Akari Chargers on Tuesday, February 18, at the Philsports Arena.
The HD Spikers secured a 25-17, 25-15, 25-21 win, marking their third consecutive victory and finishing the first round with an 8-3 record.
Key players Vanie Gandler, Rose Doria-Aquino, and Ishie Lalongisip led the scoring for Cignal with 15, 12, and 10 points respectively.
This win positions Cignal at No. 3 in the standings, assuming PLDT and Choco Mucho win their final games.
League leaders Creamline and Petro Gazz will finish the preliminary round in the top two spots with 9-1 records.
The HD Spikers will enter the playoff or qualifying round, set to begin on February 27, with confidence and will face the No. 10 ranked team.
Coach Shaq delos Santos emphasized that finishing at No. 3 was their target, while Vanie Gandler highlighted the team's collective effort despite challenges.
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The Cignal HD Spikers are aiming to secure the No. 3 seed in the PVL All-Filipino Conference playoffs by defeating the Akari Chargers.
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Rookie Ishie Lalongisip scored a career-high 20 points, including 18 attacks and two aces, to lead Cignal to a four-set victory over ZUS Coffee (25-18, 25-22, 21-25, 25-11).
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