MANILA, Philippines — Akari may have failed to reach the semifinals in its first Premier Volleyball League (PVL) tournament but Prisilla Rivera enjoyed her time with her younger teammates, proving she can still play at a high level at age 37.
The veteran spiker from Dominican Republic ended her first stint in the Philippines with a bang as she exploded for 32 points in Akari’s 25-21, 22-25, 26-24, 25-22 victory over F2 Logistics sans Kalei Mau in the 2022 PVL Reinforced Conference on Tuesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The three-time Olympian dedicated her final game of the season to Filipino fans, writing “Thank you Philippines fans” with a heart on the athletic tape wrapped …
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