Kat Tolentino delivers 27 points for Choco Mucho

Kat Tolentino’s strong net defense streered Choco Mucho to a 27-29, 25-20, 25-19, 17-25, 15-12 win over Galeries Tower in the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan on Thursday, November 14.

Tolentino posted a game-high 27 points anchored on 20 kills and seven denials to deliver the Flying Titans’ first win, earning her the Player of the Game honors. 

According to Choco Mucho coach Dante Alinsunurin, Tolentino has consistently been one of their dependable players, which is why he has been relying on the star opposite spiker, who is recovering her best form despite her auditory condition.

“Whenever Kat is in the lineup, I have complete trust in her. I was really saddened when she got sick, but I told her this is the time for her to come back and fully recover,” said Alinsunurin about Tolentino, who eluded multiple games in the first conference and played minimally in the Reinforced Conference due to health concerns.

“It feels tiring but I’m okay. It’s nice to be back with the team and help them,” said Tolentino, who also submitted 10 digs.

“I think we just have to stick to the system and trust each other. Prove that we’re a fighting team, that we’re fighting up to the last point. So that’s what happened,” she added.

Four Choco Mucho hitters reached double figures courtesy of Mars Alba's 20 outstanding sets.

Sisi Rondina scored 19 points, all of which came from spikes, including the back-to-back kills that sealed the decisive frame.

The Flying Titans recorded a season-high 22 kill blocks with Cherry Nunag delivering 14 markers, while rookie middle blocker Lorraine Pecaña finished seven of her 10 points from kill blocks.

Galeries Tower dropped to a 0-2 win-loss record despite Jewel Encarnacion and Ysa Jimenez tallying 18 and 13 points, respectively.

France Ronquillo contributed 11 markers and Julia Coronel finished with 10 points and 11 excellent sets for the Highrisers. 

Choco Mucho will face Capital1 next Thursday, November 21, at the same venue, while Galeries Tower will aim to secure their first win against PLDT on Tuesday, November 19, at Ynares Center Antipolo.