14/05/2026
๐จ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ | CAS Blazing Phoenix Prevails Over Silang Flaming Phoenix in Semifinal Volleyball Thriller
Silang Flaming Phoenix bowed out of the semifinal round after a tightly contested volleyball match, falling to CAS Blazing Phoenix with a final set standing of 1-2, despite finishing the tournament with an even 2-2 overall win-loss record. The match unfolded with dramatic shifts in momentum, showcasing sharp plays, tough defense, and a thrilling finish that sealed CASโ spot in the next stage.
CAS seized control early in the opening set, surging ahead immediately with a 1-0 run and never letting go. The team commanded the net and dictated the pace, while Silang struggled to find rhythm and crack through CASโ defensive wall. CAS closed the set comfortably, 25-14, to take the early lead.
The second set told a different story. CAS again made a strong start, jumping to a 2-0 advantage. But Silang refused to foldโthe squad tightened its defensive coverage, launched faster, more calculated attacks, and traded points neck-and-neck with CAS. Every rally was hard-fought, and Silang eventually edged past CAS, 25-22, leveling the match at one set apiece and turning the contest into a deciding third frame.
In the third set, Blazing Phoenix opened with a strong 4-0 run, putting immediate pressure on Flaming Phoenix. The Silang-based squad fought back and kept the set within reach until the closing moments. The final point turned into a long rally before Animas ( #15) of CAS sealed the victory with a decisive attack, giving CAS a 15-13 set win and semifinal triumph.
via Heidie Nati (fact sheet provided by Leigh Ashley Anciro)
Copyread by Adea Baysan
Photo by Leigh Ashley Anciro
Layout by Redmond Balane
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