Cignal HD Spikers sweep Akari Chargers in PVL on Tour opener

The Cignal HD Spikers commenced their PVL on Tour campaign with a sweep against the Akari Chargers at the Chavit Coliseum in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.

Newcomers Erika Santos and Tin Tiamzon led the HD Spikers, with Santos scoring 14 points and Tiamzon contributing 11 points.

Santos, a transfer from PLDT, made an immediate impact, while Tiamzon returned to Cignal.

Ishie Lalongisip also stepped up with nine points in the absence of Vanie Gandler.

Cignal dominated with 50 kills compared to Akari's 36 and fewer errors.

Despite a third-set comeback attempt by Akari, fueled by Grethcel Soltones, Cignal secured the victory.

Akari played without new head coach Tina Salak and key players Fifi Sharma, Faith Nisperos, and Erika Raags.

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