Bronze finish fuels High Speed Hitters’ push for PVL glory

PLDT High Speed Hitters leaders Kath Arado and Savi Davison are setting their sights on a stronger campaign in the upcoming Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 2026–2027 All-Filipino Conference after closing the Invitational Conference with a bronze medal.

The duo, who have combined for 12 individual PVL awards, continue to anchor PLDT’s campaign with Arado’s elite defensive skills and Davison’s powerful attacks providing a formidable one-two punch.

Arado, the team captain and Invitational Conference Best Libero, said the bronze-medal finish was a rewarding outcome after the team overcame midseason setbacks.

“Winning the bronze medal showed us that we were able to bounce back, stay together, and keep fighting,” Arado said, emphasizing the lessons gained from the team’s challenging campaign.

Davison, who earned the Best Outside Spiker award, likewise stressed the importance of continuous improvement as PLDT prepares for its next tournament.

“The mindset of every off-season is to be better than before,” she said, adding that the team hopes to apply the lessons learned from the Invitational Conference to its next campaign.

A major highlight of PLDT’s bronze-medal run was its back-to-back victories over powerhouse Creamline, demonstrating the team’s composure and determination in crucial matches.

Davison said the team remained focused throughout the two encounters, knowing its opponents could turn the match around at any moment.

Arado, meanwhile, credited the team’s collective resolve and trust in one another for helping the High Speed Hitters finish the conference on the podium.

Both players also recognized the contributions of their teammates, coaching staff, and support personnel, underscoring the importance of unity in sustaining the team’s progress.

They likewise thanked PLDT’s supporters for standing by the team through its victories and setbacks, with Arado dedicating the bronze-medal finish to the fans.

With renewed motivation and valuable lessons from the previous conference, the High Speed Hitters are now focused on improving their game and mounting a stronger challenge in the upcoming PVL season.