By Akari Sports Staff Three-time PVL MVP Brooke Van Sickle has chosen familiarity over uncertainty. Following Petro Gazz’s decision to take a leave of absence, Van Sickle opted to stay close to home, reuniting with several former Angels at Nxled for the 2026 Premier Volleyball League season, the team announced Thursday. Van Sickle is not...Read More
by Akari Sports staff After launching its rebuild with five key acquisitions, Nxled added four more players on Wednesday, further building momentum behind a revamped Chameleons squad ahead of the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. The Chameleons bolstered their roster with liberos Bang Pineda and Jellie Tempiatura, opposite hitter AA Adolfo, outside hitter Nicole...Read More
by Akari Sports Staff | Photo: PVL Nxled’s rebuild began on Tuesday as the Chameleons announced the signing of five players, setting the tone for a revamped roster ahead of the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. The team secured veteran outside hitter Jonah Sabete, seasoned setter Djanel Cheng, and middle blockers Ranya Musa, Aby...Read More
Photo: UAAP The Adamson University Lady Baby Falcons saw their UAAP Season 88 girls’ volleyball campaign come to a heartbreaking end after another five-set collapse, falling to the Far Eastern University–Diliman Lady Baby Tamaraws, 25-14, 25-22, 18-25, 25-27, 6-15, in their do-or-die semifinal duel yesterday at the Blue Eagle Gym. Playing through a fever, Ella...Read More
Photo: PVL The Akari Chargers secured the bronze medal in the PVL Reinforced Conference after outlasting the PLDT High Speed Hitters in a dramatic 15-25, 25-23, 21-25, 26-24, 20-18 victory in the PVL Reinforced Conference Battle-for-Third at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, yesterday. The match lasted two hours and 24 minutes and delivered a level of...Read More
Photo: UAAP The Adamson University Lady Baby Falcons wrapped up their elimination-round campaign with a straight-sets win over the Universit of the Philippines Integrated School Fighting Maroons, 25–15, 25–13, 25–20, in the UAAP Season 88 girls’ volleyball tournament at the Paco Arena, yesterday. The victory gave Adamson a final 13–1 record to end the round...Read More
Photo: UAAP The Adamson University Pep Squad secured its second consecutive first runner-up finish in the UAAP Season 88 Cheerdance Competition held Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena. Adamson completed its performance with its “AdUventure” theme in a field topped by NU Pep Squad, which impressed with a ninja-inspired routine and earned 695 points....Read More
Photo: PVL Akari’s spirited PVL Reinforced Conference run came to an end after a grueling five-set battle, as the Chargers fell to the Petro Gazz Angels, 25-19, 25-17, 15-25, 22-25, 15-13, in their knockout semifinal match on Thursday at the Araneta Coliseum. The loss eliminated Akari from the championship race, but the team exited with...Read More
The Adamson University Lady Baby Falcons regained momentum after their previous loss by defeating Far Eastern University-Diliman Lady Baby Tamaraws in four sets, 25-19, 22-25, 25-23, 25-18, at the Paco Arena in Manila City last Wednesday. The Baby Falcons improved their record to 12-1 and sealed their twice-to-beat edge entering the Final Four. Ella Gonzalvo...Read More
Photo: PVL The Akari Chargers delivered the biggest surprise of the PVL Reinforced Conference quarterfinals after sweeping top-ranked Farm Fresh, 28-26, 30-28, 25-21, on Monday at the Araneta Coliseum. The victory secured Akari’s return to the semifinals of the year-ending tournament. Akari relied on its experience and composure throughout the high-pressure match. Despite entering as...Read More
