Nxled beats Galeries to set up clash with Farm Fresh in PVL Play-In

MANILA, Philippines — The well-rested Nxled Chameleons defeated the Galeries Tower Highrisers via sweep, 25-23, 25-18, 25-23, to stay alive in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate. The Chameleons will next face the Farm Fresh Foxies in the last phase of the play-in round. The winner of the match will advance in the semifinals. Galeries held a 23-21 cushion in the third set with Erika Deloria showing heart to extend the match. However, the Chameleons rallied with a 4-0 run to turn things around as Ranya Musa and Brooke Van Sickle deflected the Highrisers' attempts to lead, 24-23. Van Sickle quickly fended off Aiza Maizo-Pontillas’ hit to swiftly finish the match, 25-23. “This is a conference with a lot of alchemy—and it’s a strange one. Playing against Galeries is difficult because they serve really well, and they have a good block. It was very difficult since every time we gained a point, they showed toughness,” Nxled Italian coach Ettore Guidetti said after the match. “We already lost one time, today was a tough match. Maybe not the second set, but the other sets they gave it really tough. At the end of the day we won 3-0, and we’re stepping to the next part of the conference,” he added. Nxled was led by Phillips’ 17-point output on 13 attacks, three blocks, and an ace, while Van Sickle added 14 markers along with nine excellent digs. Chiara Permentilla also chipped in 10 points to allow the Chameleons move on to the next round. The Highrisers failed to replicate their four-set win against Nxled in the preliminary round, making them to exit the conference early. Galeries was led by Deloria’s 13-point effort and Jean Asis 11-point scoring.
2026-03-28 11:14:28