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invitational conference
18
Jul
2023

Chargers barge into win column, outduel Defenders in five nerve-wracking sets

The Akari Chargers finally got a taste of victory after a nail-biting five-set combat with the gritty Quezon City Gerflor Defenders, 25-20, 22-25, 27-25, 25-27, 15-12, in the 2023 PVL Invitational Conference at the PhilSports Arena, July 18. Super rookie Faith Nisperos duplicated her output from last game with 18 points and six excellent receptions....
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12
Jul
2023

Krich Macaslang ready to provide spark for the Akari Chargers

Middle blocker Krich Macaslang was one of the bright spots in Akari’s loss to the Chery Tiggo Crossovers last night. Macaslang might not have ramped up explosive numbers for the Chargers, but her energy from the bench served as a boost to Akari’s morale especially when they were down after sets one and three. “Well...
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12
Jul
2023

SETTER DANI: Ravena answers the call in Mich Cobb’s absence

Amidst missing the services of Michelle Cobb in last night’s game vs Chery Tiggo, head coach Jorge Souza de Brito pulled off a trick he had under his sleeves — and that was libero-turned-setter Dani Ravena. Serving as backup to starting setter and team captain Jaja Maraguinot, Ravena stepped up to the plate and showed...
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07
Jul
2023

SETTLING IN: Rachel Jorvina has found a home in Akari

Since coming to the Philippines a year ago, Filipino-Canadian Rachel Jorvina has fitted just right in with Akari.  After graduating from MacEwan University in Alberta, Canda, Jorvina wanted to pursue playing volleyball professionally. With the help and added push from her mom, she found her way to the Akari Chargers.  “The biggest help to me...
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