The Petro Gazz Angels and the Akari Chargers notched wins in the opener of the 2024-2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Saturday, November 9, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.

Brooke Van Sickle led the Angels past the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, 25-20, 26-28, 25-21, 25-16.

Van Sickle exploded for 34 points anchored on 28 attacks, four aces and two blocks in the opening night.

Aiza Maizo-Pontillas and Jonah Sabete had 18 points apiece for Petro Gazz, while Sisi Rondina led the Flying Titans with 18 points as she made her return from Alas Pilipinas duties.

Earlier, the Akari Chargers overcame a first set hiccup against the Galeries Tower Highrisers, 28-30, 25-15, 25-16, 25-23.

Eli Soyud had 21 points for Akari, while Grethcel Soltones, Ivy Lacsina and returning Faith Nisperos had 16 points apiece.

Ysa Jimenez had 17 points for the High Risers.

The All-Filipino Conference will run for almost six months and is slated to end by April 2025. (GMA Integrated News)