2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference Explained

Competition:Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference
Continent:Asia
Gender:women
Year:2023
Size:250
Dates:June 27 – July 30
Teams:13
Venues:Filoil EcoOil Centre
PhilSports Arena
Champions Other:Kurashiki Ablaze
Title Number:1
Second Other:Creamline Cool Smashers
Third Other:Cignal HD Spikers
Fourth Other:F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
Mvp:
Setter:Gel Cayuna
Outside Spikers:
Middle Blockers:
Opposite Spiker:Tots Carlos
Libero:Kath Arado
Matches:43
Last:2023 Premier Volleyball League First All-Filipino Conference
Next:2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference

The 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference was the fifteenth conference of the Premier Volleyball League and its six conference as a professional league. The tournament was originally scheduled to start on June 6, 2023, however, it was moved to June 27, 2023, due to the Philippines women's national volleyball team competing at the 2023 Asian Women's Volleyball Challenge Cup.[1]

This conference introduced three debuting teams in the league — Farm Fresh Foxies and Quezon City Gerflor Defenders as newly formed teams, and the return of Foton Tornadoes in the Filipino volleyball scene after the original team was rebranded as Chery Tiggo Crossovers in 2020.[2] [3] Philippine Army Lady Troopers is skipping this conference due to military training to most of its players.[4] Two foreign teams, Kurashiki Ablaze of Japan and Kinh Bắc Bắc Ninh of Vietnam, also participated in the conference.[5] [6]

With these new additions alongside the two foreign guest teams, this is the first conference of the PVL that has more than ten participating corporate teams. Moreover, this is also the most contested conference of the league, by having thirteen teams — the most by any conference so far.

Participating teams

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Abbr.TeamAffiliationHead coachTeam captain
AKAAkari ChargersAkari Lighting & Technology Jorge Edson Michelle Cobb
CTCChery Tiggo CrossoversUnited Asia Automotive Group Aaron Velez Mylene Paat
CMFChoco Mucho Flying TitansRepublic Biscuit Corporation Dante Alinsunurin Bea de Leon
CHDCignal HD SpikersCignal TV, Inc. Shaq Delos Santos Rachel Anne Daquis
CCSCreamline Cool SmashersRepublic Biscuit Corporation Sherwin Meneses Alyssa Valdez
FTLF2 Logistics Cargo MoversF2 Logistics Philippines Regine Diego Aby Maraño
FFFFarm Fresh FoxiesFarm Fresh Philippine International Jerry Yee Cloanne Mondoñedo
FOTFoton TornadoesUnited Asia Automotive Group Brian Esquibel Shaya Adorador
PGAPetro Gazz AngelsPetroGazz Ventures Phils. Oliver Almadro Relea Ferina Saet
HSHPLDT High Speed HittersPLDT Inc. Rald Ricafort Mika Reyes
GFDQuezon City Gerflor DefendersGerflor Philippines / Quezon City Sports Management Services Edgar Barroga Justine Dorog
KURKurashiki Ablaze[7] Ablaze Co., Ltd. / V.League (Japan) Hideo Suzuki Ohshima Kyoka[8]
KBBKinh Bắc Bắc NinhVolleyball Vietnam League Phạm Văn Long Nguyễn Thị Kiều Oanh

Pools composition

The teams are grouped into two pools using the serpentine system with the 2023 All-Filipino Conference final standings as basis. Quezon City Gerflor Defenders is drawn to Pool A, and Farm Fresh Foxies and Foton Tornadoes are drawn to Pool B.

Measures were placed to ensure that sister teams (Creamline and Choco Mucho; PLDT and Cignal HD; Chery Tiggo and Foton) would not be drawn in the same pool.[9]

width=50% Pool Awidth=50% Pool B
Creamline Cool Smashers (1)Petro Gazz Angels (2)
PLDT High Speed Hitters (4)F2 Logistics Cargo Movers (3)
Chery Tiggo Crossovers (5)Cignal HD Spikers (6)
Akari Chargers (8)Choco Mucho Flying Titans (7)
Quezon City Gerflor Defenders (—)Farm Fresh Foxies (—)
Foton Tornadoes (—)

Venues

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Semifinals, Finals
San Juan CityPasig City
Filoil EcoOil CentrePhilSports Arena
Capacity: 6,000Capacity: 10,000

Transactions

National team players

The following players are part of the Philippines women's national volleyball team that played in the Volleyball at the 2023 SEA Games – Women's tournament and the 2023 Asian Women's Volleyball Challenge Cup.[10] [11]

TeamPlayer/s
Akari ChargersMichelle CobbEzra MadrigalFaith NisperosBang PinedaEli Soyudcolspan=2
Chery Tiggo CrossoversMylene Paatcolspan=6
Choco Mucho Flying TitansCherry Rose NunagKat Tolentinocolspan=5
Cignal HD SpikersGel CayunaGlaudine Troncosocolspan=5
Creamline Cool SmashersKyla AtienzaTots CarlosJia De GuzmanCeline DomingoJesicca GalanzaMichele GumabaoAlyssa Valdez
Foton TornadoesShaya Adoradorcolspan=6
Petro Gazz AngelsDjanel ChengAiza Maizo-Pontillascolspan=5
PLDT High Speed HittersDell PalomataJules Samonte

Team additions and transfers

The following are the players who are newly added and/or transferred to another team for the upcoming conference.

PlayerMoving fromMoving to
Faith Janine Shirley NisperosAteneo Blue Eagles Akari Chargers[12]
Lutgarda MalaluanArmy Black Mamba Lady TroopersAkari Chargers[13]
Angelica LegacionPetron Blaze Spikers Chery Tiggo Crossovers
Chamberlaine CuñadaLetran Lady Knights Chery Tiggo Crossovers
Ejiya LaureUST Golden Tigresses Chery Tiggo Crossovers[14]
Imee Kim Gabriella HernandezUST Golden Tigresses Chery Tiggo Crossovers
Jennifer NiervaNU Lady Bulldogs Chery Tiggo Crossovers
Joyme CagandeNU Lady Bulldogs Chery Tiggo Crossovers
Princess Anne RoblesNU Lady Bulldogs Chery Tiggo Crossovers
Cherry Ann RondinaCreamline Beach Volleyball Choco Mucho Flying Titans[15]
Angela NunagArmy Black Mamba Lady TroopersCignal HD Spikers
Jovelyn GonzagaArmy Black Mamba Lady TroopersCignal HD Spikers[16]
Vanie GandlerAteneo Blue Eagles Cignal HD Spikers[17]
Bernadeth PonsCreamline Beach Volleyball Creamline Cool Smashers[18]
Jolina Dela CruzDe La Salle Lady Spikers F2 Logistics Cargo Movers[19]
Marionne AlbaDe La Salle Lady Spikers F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
Jovelyn FernandezFEU Lady Tamaraws F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
Aprylle Ckyle TagsipAdamson Lady Falcons Farm Fresh Foxies
Cae Jelean LazoAdamson Lady Falcons Farm Fresh Foxies
Camill AvilaBenilde Lady Blazers Farm Fresh Foxies
Chenae BasarteBenilde Lady Blazers Farm Fresh Foxies
Cloanne Sophia MondoñedoBenilde Lady Blazers Farm Fresh Foxies
Corrine ApostolBenilde Lady Blazers Farm Fresh Foxies
Francis Mycah GoBenilde Lady Blazers Farm Fresh Foxies[20]
Jade GentapaBenilde Lady Blazers Farm Fresh Foxies
Jessa DorogBenilde Lady Blazers Farm Fresh Foxies
Jhasmin Gayle PascualBenilde Lady Blazers Farm Fresh Foxies
Joan NaritAteneo Blue Eagles Farm Fresh Foxies[21]
Kate Nhorryle SantiagoAdamson Lady Falcons Farm Fresh Foxies
Michelle GamitBenilde Lady Blazers Farm Fresh Foxies
Pia IldefonsoAteneo Blue Eagles Farm Fresh Foxies[22]
Trisha TubuAdamson Lady Falcons Farm Fresh Foxies
Wielyn EstoqueBenilde Lady Blazers Farm Fresh Foxies
Babylove BarbonUST Golden Tigresses Foton Tornadoes[23]
Bernadette FloraBaliPure Purest Water DefendersFoton Tornadoes
Carlota HarnandezBaliPure Purest Water DefendersFoton Tornadoes
France RonquilloChery Tiggo CrossoversFoton Tornadoes
Jaila AtienzaChery Tiggo CrossoversFoton Tornadoes
Jasmine NaborChery Tiggo CrossoversFoton Tornadoes
Ma. Shaya AdoradorChery Tiggo CrossoversFoton Tornadoes
Maria Regina Agatha MangulabnanUST Golden Tigresses Foton Tornadoes
Mary Antonette LandichoChery Tiggo CrossoversFoton Tornadoes
Mary Rhose DapolPerpetual Lady Altas Foton Tornadoes
May LunaChery Tiggo CrossoversFoton Tornadoes
Nerissa BautistaArmy Black Mamba Lady TroopersFoton Tornadoes
Seth Marione RodriguezChery Tiggo CrossoversFoton Tornadoes
Sydney NiegosFoton Tornadoes
Kecelyn GaldonesUST Golden Tigresses Petro Gazz Angels[24]
Norielle IpacBaliPure Purest Water DefendersPetro Gazz Angels
Honey Royse TubinoArmy Black Mamba Lady TroopersPLDT High Speed Hitters[25]
Venice PuzonLyceum Lady Pirates PLDT High Speed Hitters[26]
Alyssa BertolanoUP Fighting Maroons Quezon City Gerflor Defenders
Andrea MarzanArmy Black Mamba Lady TroopersQuezon City Gerflor Defenders
Carmina Aganon-DigalGenerika-Ayala Lifesavers Quezon City Gerflor Defenders
Ethan Lainne ArceUP Fighting Maroons Quezon City Gerflor Defenders
Fenela Risha EmnasArmy Black Mamba Lady TroopersQuezon City Gerflor Defenders[27]
Ivy Jisel PerezArmy Black Mamba Lady TroopersQuezon City Gerflor Defenders
Janine NavarroCignal HD SpikersQuezon City Gerflor Defenders
Julia AngelesChery Tiggo CrossoversQuezon City Gerflor Defenders
Justine DorogKMS-Quezon City Lady VikingsQuezon City Gerflor Defenders
Mary Angelei JingcoDe La Salle Lady Spikers Quezon City Gerflor Defenders
Mary Anne EsguerraArmy Black Mamba Lady TroopersQuezon City Gerflor Defenders
Pia SarmientoChery Tiggo CrossoversQuezon City Gerflor Defenders
Ranya MusaCignal HD SpikersQuezon City Gerflor Defenders
Rapril AguilarBaliPure Purest Water DefendersQuezon City Gerflor Defenders
Sarah Princess VerutiaoQuezon City Gerflor Defenders
Shannen PalecChoco Mucho Flying TitansQuezon City Gerflor Defenders
Note:

Format

The following format will be conducted for the entirety of the conference:

Preliminary Round
  1. Single-round robin preliminaries; 2 pools; Teams are ranked using the FIVB Ranking System.
  2. The top 2 teams in each pool will advance to the semifinals.
  3. Teams not advancing to the semifinals will relegate to the classification round.
  4. The last-placed team in Pool B will automatically be ranked 13th.
Classification
  1. 11th place: A5 vs. B5
  2. 9th place: A4 vs. B4
  3. 7th place: A3 vs. B3
Semifinals
  1. Single-round robin preliminaries; 4 local teams and 2 foreign guest teams; Teams are ranked using the FIVB Ranking System.
  2. Teams from the same pool will carry over their head-to-head record.
  3. The 3rd and 4th ranked teams will advance to the bronze medal match.
  4. The 1st and 2nd ranked teams will advance to the winner-take-all gold medal match.
Finals
  1. All games are knockout matches.
  2. Bronze medal: 3rd ranked team vs. 4th ranked team
  3. Gold medal: 1st ranked team vs. 2nd ranked team

Pool standing procedure

  • First, teams are ranked by the number of matches won.
  • If the number of matches won is tied, the tied teams are then ranked by match points, wherein:
    • Match won 3–0 or 3–1: 3 match points for the winner, 0 match points for the loser.
    • Match won 3–2: 2 match points for the winner, 1 match point for the loser.
  • In case of any further ties, the following criteria shall be used:
    • Set ratio: the number of sets won divided by number of sets lost.
    • Point ratio: number of points scored divided by number of points allowed.
    • Head-to-head standings: any remaining tied teams are ranked based on the results of head-to-head matches involving the teams in question.

Preliminary round

Ranking

Pool B

Match results

Pool B

Classification round

11th place match

9th place match

7th place match

Final round

Semifinals

Ranking

Match results

Finals

3rd place match

Championship match

Final standing

width= Rankwidth=220 Team
Kurashiki Ablaze
Creamline Cool Smashers
Cignal HD Spikers
4F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
5PLDT High Speed Hitters
6Kinh Bắc Bắc Ninh
7Choco Mucho Flying Titans
8Chery Tiggo Crossovers
9Petro Gazz Angels
10Akari Chargers
11Foton Tornadoes
12Quezon City Gerflor Defenders
13Farm Fresh Foxies
Team roster
Wako Omura, Saya Taniguchi, Kyoka Ohshima (c), Sayaka Tanida, Momoka Yamashiro, Ayane Watanabe, Kaoru Takahashi, Yukino Yano, Akane Hiraoka, Asaka Tamaru, Miho Kawamura, Kaho Bessho, Saki Tanabe, Mihaya Hata, Reina Fujiwara, Nana Fujiwara, Kokoro Taiko, Honoka Okuda
Head coach
Hideo Suzuki

Awards and medalists

Individual awards

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Conference Most Valuable PlayerFrances MolinaCignal[28]
[29]
[30]
Finals Most Valuable PlayerKyoka OhshimaKurashiki Ablaze
1st Best Outside SpikerTamaru AsakaKurashiki Ablaze
2nd Best Outside SpikerAlyssa ValdezCreamline
1st Best Middle BlockerMajoy BaronF2 Logistics
2nd Best Middle BlockerCeline DomingoCreamline
Best Opposite SpikerTots CarlosCreamline
Best SetterAngelica CayunaCignal
Best LiberoKath AradoPLDT

Medalists

Statistics leaders

Rank! width=180
Namewidth=50 Points
1Sisi Rondina104
2Grethcel Soltones101
3Frances Molina85
4Kim Kianna Dy76
5Jonah Sabete
Rank! width=180
Namewidth=50
1Diana Mae Carlos47.79
2Sisi Rondina39.57
3Jonah Sabete39.13
4Jovelyn Gonzaga34.06
5Grethcel Soltones33.21
Rank! width=180
Namewidth=50
1Cherry Rose Nunag0.79
2Jaila Marie Atienza0.78
3Celine Domingo0.77
4Mylene Paat0.69
5Marivic Meneses0.65
Rank! width=180
Namewidth=50
1Jema Galanza0.62
2Jia De Guzman
3Alyssa Bertolano0.43
4Roselyn Doria0.41
5Mylene Paat0.38
Rank! width=180
Namewidth=50
1Dawn Macandili5.85
2Kath Arado5.71
3Cae Jelean Lazo3.65
4Cienne Cruz3.10
5Jovelyn Gonzaga2.88
Rank! width=180
Namewidth=50
1Jia De Guzman5.69
2Angelica Cayuna5.00
3Rhea Dimaculangan3.79
4Deanna Wong3.63
5Djanel Welch Cheng3.29
Rank! width=180
Namewidth=50
1Kath Arado51.90
2Alyssa Bertolano44.78
3Kate Santiago41.74
4Cienne Cruz39.23
5Ejiya Laure37.21

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PVL Invitational gives way to AVC event . The Philippine Star . en . May 22, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230603140937/https://www.philstar.com/sports/2023/05/22/2268042/pvl-invitational-gives-way-avc-event . live.
  2. Web site: Agcaoili . Lance . PVL welcomes two new teams with 'long term' commitment; Army skips Invitationals . Philippine Daily Inquirer . en . May 24, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230603081702/https://sports.inquirer.net/511530/pvl-welcomes-two-new-teams-with-long-term-commitment-army-skips-invitationals . live.
  3. Web site: Agcaoili . Lance . Foton Tornadoes make their return, join PVL starting with Invitationals . Philippine Daily Inquirer . en . June 1, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230603081704/https://sports.inquirer.net/512614/foton-tornadoes-return-to-pvl-starting-with-invitational-conference . live.
  4. Web site: Agcaoili . Lance . PVL: Military training forces Army Lady Troopers to miss Invitationals . Philippine Daily Inquirer . en . May 24, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230603081704/https://sports.inquirer.net/511533/pvl-military-training-forces-army-lady-troopers-to-miss-invitationals . live.
  5. Web site: 13 teams to vie for PVL Invitationals crown . 9 June 2023 . Tiebreaker Times . 9 June 2023 . June 9, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230609055106/https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/13-teams-to-vie-for-pvl-invitationals-crown/274105 . live.
  6. News: Japan, Vietnam guest teams to join PVL Invitational semis . 6 July 2023 . GMA News . 6 July 2023 . en . July 7, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230707163743/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/volleyball/874984/japan-vietnam-guest-teams-to-join-pvl-invitational-semis/story/ . live.
  7. Web site: Premier Volleyball League//Invitational Conference 2023 出場のお知らせ お知らせ 倉敷アブレイズ . Announcement of participation in Premier Volleyball League: Invitational Conference 2023 . kurashiki-ablaze.jp . 6 July 2023 . ja . 23 June 2023 . July 7, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162143/https://kurashiki-ablaze.jp/news230623.html . live.
  8. News: Kurashiki Ablaze roll to fiery PVL debut over Vietnam's Kinh Bac-Bac Ninh . 23 July 2023 . Rappler . 22 July 2023 . July 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230723102620/https://www.rappler.com/sports/volleyball/pvl-invitational-conference-semifinals-results-kurashiki-ablaze-kinh-bac-bac-ninh-july-22-2023/ . live.
  9. News: Catacutan . Dodo . This early, PVL plans safeguards vs 'collusion' between sister teams . 24 June 2023 . Sports Interactive Network Philippines . 23 June 2023 . en . June 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230624054729/https://www.spin.ph/volleyball/pvl/pvl-plans-safeguards-vs-connivance-between-sister-teams-a791-20230623 . live.
  10. News: Alyssa Valdez captains SEA Games women's volleyball; Creamline forms team majority . Rappler . 2 April 2023 . June 3, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230603140936/https://www.rappler.com/sports/volleyball/alyssa-valdez-captain-sea-games-2023-roster/ . live.
  11. News: Faith Nisperos, 5 other Akari players lead PH team for AVC Challenge Cup . Inquirer . 14 June 2023 . June 15, 2023 . June 15, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230615080401/https://sports.inquirer.net/514428/faith-nisperos-5-other-akari-players-lead-ph-team-for-avc-challenge-cup . live.
  12. Web site: Faith Nisperos heads to Akari . pvl.ph . en . May 9, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230603140938/https://pvl.ph/news/faith-nisperos-heads-to-akari . live.
  13. Web site: Akari completes lineup with Malaluan . en . June 5, 2023 . June 5, 2023 . June 5, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230605122733/https://pvl.ph/news/akari-completes-lineup-with-malaluan . live.
  14. Web site: Eya Laure completes Chery Tiggo's signing spree . en . May 28, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230603140939/https://pvl.ph/news/eya-laure-completes-chery-tiggo-s-signing-spree . live.
  15. Web site: Sisi Rondina to make pro debut with Choco Mucho . en . June 3, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230603223935/https://pvl.ph/news/sisi-rondina-to-make-pro-debut-with-choco-mucho . live.
  16. Web site: Gonzaga returns to Cignal . pvl.ph . en . May 31, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230603140940/https://pvl.ph/news/gonzaga-returns-to-cignal . live.
  17. Web site: Vanie Gandler signs with Cignal . pvl.ph . en . May 18, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230603140941/https://pvl.ph/news/vanie-gandler-signs-with-cignal . live.
  18. Web site: Creamline adds to arsenal, signs Pons . en . June 2, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230603140936/https://pvl.ph/news/creamline-adds-to-arsenal-signs-pons . live.
  19. Web site: Jolina Dela Cruz joins 'ates' in F2 . en . May 28, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230603140938/https://pvl.ph/news/jolina-dela-cruz-joins-ates-in-f2 . live.
  20. Web site: Mycah Go begins road to recovery with Farm Fresh . June 5, 2023 . June 5, 2023 . June 5, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230605122734/https://pvl.ph/news/mycah-go-begins-road-to-recovery-with-farm-fresh . live.
  21. Web site: Narit turns pro with Farm Fresh . June 12, 2023 . June 13, 2023 . June 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230612043838/https://pvl.ph/news/narit-turns-pro-with-farm-fresh . live.
  22. Web site: Pia Ildefonso turns pro with Farm Fresh . June 10, 2023 . June 10, 2023 . June 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230610050709/https://www.pvl.ph/news/pia-ildefonso-turns-pro-with-farm-fresh . live.
  23. Web site: Foton to be headlined by Adorador, Nabor . June 15, 2023 . June 15, 2023 . June 15, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230615124232/https://pvl.ph/news/foton-to-be-headlined-by-adorador-nabor . live.
  24. Web site: Petro Gazz adds Galdones, Ipac . en . June 1, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230603140940/https://pvl.ph/news/petro-gazz-adds-galdones-ipac . live.
  25. Web site: PLDT taps Tubino . en . June 1, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230603140939/https://pvl.ph/news/pldt-taps-tubino . live.
  26. Web site: PLDT adds Venice Puzon as backup setter . en . June 10, 2023 . June 13, 2023 . June 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230610082120/https://pvl.ph/news/pldt-adds-venice-puzon-as-backup-setter . live.
  27. Web site: Gerflor unveils Emnas, Verutiao as first two signings . en . June 5, 2023 . June 5, 2023 . June 5, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230605122805/https://pvl.ph/news/gerflor-unveils-emnas-verutiao-as-first-two-signing . live.
  28. News: Agcaoili . Lance . Cignal's Ces Molina crowned 2023 PVL Invitational MVP . August 26, 2023 . . July 30, 2023 . en . July 30, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230730205547/https://sports.inquirer.net/521705/cignals-ces-molina-crowned-2023-pvl-invitational-mvp . live.
  29. News: Agcaoili . Lance . Kurashiki setter Kyoka Ohshima named PVL Invitationals Finals MVP . August 26, 2023 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . July 30, 2023 . en . August 5, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230805235429/https://sports.inquirer.net/521735/kurashiki-setter-kyoka-ohshima-named-pvl-invitationals-finals-mvp . live.
  30. News: Isaga . JR . HIGHLIGHTS: Creamline vs Kurashiki – PVL Invitational Conference Final . August 26, 2023 . Rappler . July 30, 2023 . en . August 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230801194520/https://www.rappler.com/sports/volleyball/pvl-invitational-conference-final-game-updates-creamline-cool-smashers-kurashiki-ablaze-july-30-2023/ . live.