By ADRIAN STEWART CO
Negrense Alyssa Bertolano delivered a standout defensive performance as the Farm Fresh Foxies cruised to their third straight victory, sweeping the Galeries Tower Highrisers, 25-23, 25-13, 25-11, in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference at the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal on Saturday, November 15.
Bertolano, the Foxies’ defensive spark, tallied 16 excellent digs and eight excellent receptions, helping stabilize Farm Fresh’s floor coverage and fuel its transition game throughout the match.
On offense, Helene Rousseaux continued her steady production with 19 points built on 13 attacks, three blocks and three aces.
Trisha Tubu added 16 markers, while Lorene Toring chipped in 11.
Rookie setter Alohi Robins-Hardy orchestrated the attack with precision, handing out 23 excellent sets atop her five points.
After a tightly contested opening set, the Foxies tightened their defensive hold — led by Bertolano — and overwhelmed the Highrisers with sharper execution and relentless pressure in the next two frames.
The win pushed Farm Fresh to a 6-1 record, tying sister team ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles for the conference lead.
Galeries Tower remained winless at 0-7.
Jelena Cvijovic topped the Highrisers with 12 points./ASC, WDJ