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GMA Network
08-08-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Lacsina sisters commit to Adamson
Sisters Ize, Ishaa, and Iya Lacsina have committed to the Adamson University girls' volleyball program. They are the sisters of Akari Chargers player Ivy Lacsina in the PVL. Ize Lacsina, 17 years old, is a 5-foot-8 middle blocker, while the 14-year-old outside hitter Iya stands at 5-foot-9. The youngest, 11-year-old Ishaa, is a 5-foot-4. The three sisters will be under the guidance of head coach and former Soaring Falcon JP Yude. Akari Sports, the main sponsor of the Adamson volleyball program, first announced the development last July 14 and was eventually confirmed by the University in an update last August 5. Back in UAAP Season 87, Adamson finished as runners up to National University in the girls' volleyball tournament. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
07-08-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Cignal sweeps Akari for PVL On Tour semis slot
PVL On Tour. August 7, 2025. Erika Santos of the Cignal HD Spikers against the Akari Chargers. (Photo: PVL) The Cignal HD Spikers swept the Akari Chargers in the quarterfinals, 25-20, 25-11, 28-26, to book a slot in the semifinals of the PVL On Tour on Thursday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. Erika Santos registered 24 points from 22 attacks, including the game-winner, to lead the HD Spikers. Roselyn Doria-Aquino, meanwhile, had 10 points. 'As for the semis, we don't pick our opponents,' Santos said. 'Lahat pantay-pantay ang respeto namin. Back to zero ulit. Pag-aaralan lang namin yung lessons sa mga previous games namin.' Eli Soyud, meanwhile, led the Chargers with 13 points, while Ced Domingo had 11 points. The semifinals of the PVL On Tour will start on August 12 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
15-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
PVL: Akari mounts huge Set 3 comeback to complete sweep win vs. Capital1
The Akari Chargers crawled back from eight points down in the third set en route to a 25-23, 25-18, 25-23 win against Capital1 in the 2025 PVL On Tour on Tuesday at the FIlOil EcoOil Centre. The Chargers erased a 21-13 deficit in the final frame thanks to timely substitutions and endgame composure, improving to a 2-3 win-loss card while also denying the Solar Spikers (0-5) their breakthrough win. Eli Soyud paced Akari with 12 points while middle blocker Ezra Madrigal and Grethcel Soltones chipped in 11 and nine markers apiece with the latter collecting 15 digs as well. A regrouped Capital1 unleashed a hot 4-0 start in Set 3 before Rachel Austero unloaded a strong ace to make it a 21-12 cushion for the wards of Alas Women head coach Jorge de Brito. But that didn't take the fight out of Akari with Soltones powering through from the left wing before Capital1's opposite spiker Syd Niegos went wide on her back row kill, pulling the Chargers to within three at 21-18. Shola Alvarez would complete a combination play to bring life back to Capital1, 22-18. But Akari stayed composed with newly-subbed Steph Bustrillo providing the unlikely spark, knocking down the hammer from the opposite side before Soltones broke down the wall to tie things up at 22-all. Kacey Galdones brought Capital to a 23-22 cushion, but Akari answered with three straight points capped by an ace from Kamille Cal and an error from Capital 1 to complete the comeback. In the first game, Nxled had its franchise-best start after a hard-fought sweep victory over Galeries, 26-24, 25-23, 25-23. EJ Cariño was at the forefront of offense with 16 points laced with nine receptions while Jovelyn Fernandez and Chiara Permentilla chipped in 14 and 13 markers apiece as they cruised to an impressive 3-0 card. The Highrisers, meanwhile, fell to a winless 0-3 record. —JMB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Mars Alba joins Akari Chargers
Mars Alba has signed with the Akari Chargers. The Chargers confirmed the development on Wednesday, days after Choco Mucho announced Alba's departure from the team. "Chargers fam, can't wait to see you and sana suportahan n'yo ako with the Akari Chargers," Alba said in a video. Alba is expected to replace fellow Lasallian Michelle Cobb who has retired from competitive volleyball and is now Akari's assistant team manager. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
05-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Michelle Cobb appointed as Akari's assistant manager after retirement from volleyball
Retired volleyball player Michelle Cobb is now taking a leadership role in her club, the Akari Chargers. The team confirmed Cobb's appointment as an assistant manager on Thursday, a day after the veteran setter announced her retirement from competitive play. "We're so excited to have you continue contributing your wisdom and leadership to the team," Akari said. Cobb on Wednesday said she is "retiring with a grateful heart, proud of everything this journey has given me." As part of the Chargers, Cobb was able to guide players like Faith Nisperos, Fifi Sharma, Celine Domingo, and Ivy Lacsina and would help the franchise reach its first-ever finals appearance during the 2024 Reinforced Conference. Prior to Akari, the De La Salle University standout also played with the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
