CIGNAL, just a half-a-game out of the last semifinals berth, faces a determined Farm Fresh side also in need of a victory to rejuvenate its flagging campaign in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena today.

PetroGazz and Chery Tiggo currently sit in joint fourth at 5-2.

That’s why the the HD Spikers will enter the 4 p.m. showdown with the Foxies a sense of urgency, seeking a win so crucial in their semis drive in the season-opening conference.

With a 4-2 record, Cignal has slipped to sixth place following a 28-26, 25-22, 22-25, 21-25, 14-16 loss to defending champion Creamline before the Lenten break.

The HD Spikers are under pressure to perform well, given their challenging schedule ahead.

Cignal will have a tough stretch that will make or break its conference beginning with surging Chery Tiggo on April 11, followed by PetroGazz on April 16 and PLDT on April 20.

Sporting a 2-4 slate in seventh spot, Farm Fresh cannot afford to any mistakes from now on if it wants to stay in the semis chase.

The Foxies last played on March 23, dropping a 9-25, 13-25, 21-25 decision to the High Speed Hitters.

Nxled, meanwhile, aims to overcome its recent struggles as it mixes it up with last-place Strong Group Athletics at 6 p.m., looking to secure its second win in seven matches.

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Theodore P. Jurado