Galeries Tower Highrisers and the Farm Fresh Foxies faced each other in two notable matches, each securing a victory.
April 13, 2024: Galeries Tower's Triumph
In the All-Filipino Conference, Galeries Tower achieved a straight-sets victory over Farm Fresh with scores of 25-18, 25-23, and 25-16. France Ronquillo led the Highrisers with a career-high 20 points, including 16 attacks, three aces, and a block. This win marked Galeries Tower's third in the conference, setting a franchise record. Roma Joy Doromal contributed 10 points, while Julia Ipac and Paran added eight each. For the Foxies, Chinnie Arroyo and Trisha Tubu each scored eight points, but their efforts couldn't prevent the team's fifth consecutive loss.
During the Reinforced Conference, Farm Fresh secured their first win by defeating Galeries Tower in a five-set thriller: 25-22, 35-37, 23-25, 25-20, and 15-10. Colombian import Yeny Murillo was instrumental, delivering a game-high 29 points, comprising 26 attacks, two blocks, and an ace. Left-handed hitters Trisha Tubu and Caitlin Viray added 18 points each, while Ckyle Tagsip contributed 15. The match featured a marathon 45-minute second set, highlighting the intense competition between the teams.
As the 2025 PVL season approaches, both teams aim to build on their experiences from the previous year. Galeries Tower will focus on maintaining consistency and leveraging their record-setting performances, while Farm Fresh seeks to capitalize on their breakthrough victory and strengthen their lineup. Fans can anticipate compelling matchups as these teams continue to develop and vie for prominence in the league.
The evolving rivalry between Galeries Tower and Farm Fresh underscores the dynamic nature of the PVL, promising exciting volleyball action in the upcoming season.
