Kianna Dy on Family Appearance in the PVL: “It’s Been Years”
PLDT High Speed Hitters closed out the ZUS Thunderbelles in straight sets yesterday at the PVL On Tour quarterfinals, but the game’s emotional edge came from the stands.
Kianna Dy, who chipped in 8 points and remains inside the Top 25 scorers of the conference, had her entire family in attendance — parents, siblings, and even aunts — a rare full-house sight that lifted both player and team. Their presence provided an unmistakable boost to an efficiently executed victory.
The Quiet Force Behind Kianna’s Performance
The sight of Dy’s relatives packed along the sideline created a subtle but steady current of energy that the High Speed Hitters rode throughout the match. Right after the game, Kianna poured to ALL-STAR her emotions about her family’s attendance:
“It was really rewarding, sobrang saya… they’re complete talaga, my parents and my siblings, and even my aunts are present to cheer me on.”
For a player already among the conference’s leading scorers, the emotional validation translated into composed play and timely contributions. Her 8 points were not flashy but they came at the right moments, helping the team maintain rhythm and close out sets without panic.
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Team Chemistry Amplified by Personal Stakes
When a teammate knows a family member is in the stands, responsibilities shift in subtle ways: accountability rises, intensity tightens, and rotations become cleaner. The High Speed Hitters showed those effects in their quarterfinal performance. Communication on court felt crisp; errors were fewer; and the collective will to finish rallies stronger.
“It was really motivating kasi syempre, it’s been a while since this happened, so I feel really happy that they got to watch us win today.”
Having Dy’s family present seemed to reinforce an internal narrative — win not just for the standings but for the person who carries those personal ties into every play.
It’s a reminder that professional results are often shaped by human elements that are off the stat sheet, particularly support systems and relationships.
The victory over the Thunderbelles advanced PLDT into the semifinals and bolstered confidence, awaiting the winner of Creamline Cool Smashers vs. Farm Fresh Foxies. Kianna Dy’s 8 points and her top-25 scoring status mattered on the scoreboard, but the story that will linger is how family presence became a tangible asset — a source of joy, motivation, and steadiness.
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