Blazers Weather Arellano Storm, Claim V-League Pole Position
![Reymark Betco led Benilde with 27 points in the Blazers' five-set victory over Arellano University. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design546-400x200.png)
Benilde survived Arellano in five sets to complete a perfect weekend and claim the solo lead in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
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Dave Lardizabal Torches Former Squad NU in Letran’s Epic Rally
![Letran completed a five-set comeback against NU to secure a major victory in the V-League Collegiate Challenge. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design543-400x200.png)
Letran rallied from two sets down to stun NU in five sets, with Dave Lardizabal leading the Knights with 22 points.
Philippines Stakes Olympic Claim With Historic Beach Volleyball Sweep
![Sofiah Pagara and Khy Progella lead the Philippines to a historic 1-2 finish in Busan. [BVR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design519-400x200.png)
Sofiah Pagara and Khy Progella beat Rondina and Pons in Busan for a historic 1-2 Philippine finish at the Beach Pro Tour Futures.
Alas Pilipinas Girls Stun the World, Finish Best-Ever 15th
![Alas Pilipinas Girls celebrate their 15th-place finish in Santiago, Chile. [Volleyball World photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design518-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Girls rallied past Czechia to finish 15th at the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship, the best world finish by a Philippine team.
Alas Pilipinas Products Carry NU to a Second Straight Win
![Jade Disquitado anchors NU's attack and defense in the V-League Collegiate Challenge. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design515-400x200.png)
National University swept La Salle to take the solo lead in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge behind another strong showing from its Alas Pilipinas players.
Golden Spikers Crash to 0-2 as Letran Ends Its Own Slump
![Dave Lardizabal leads Letran's offensive effort against UST. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design514-400x200.png)
Letran defeated UST in four sets as 38 errors proved costly for the Golden Spikers in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
UST’s Homegrown Pipeline Delivers Again in V-League Rout
![Kim Rubin contributes for the Golden Tigresses in their opening V-League match. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design513-400x200.png)
UST began its 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge campaign with a sweep of San Beda as Kim Rubin helped fill the void left by Detdet Pepito.
No Nitura, No Problem: Lady Falcons Open Defense With Sweep
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Adamson began its 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge title defense with a straight-set win over Perpetual despite Shaina Nitura’s absence.
Alas Pilipinas Girls Take a Hard-Fought Lesson From World Championship
![The Alas Pilipinas Girls gained valuable international experience during their historic U17 World Championship campaign. [Volleyball World photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design502-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Girls gained valuable experience at the U17 World Championship after beating higher-ranked teams and reaching the Round of 16.
Alas Pilipinas Eyes Statement Win Over Japan
![Alas Pilipinas continues its campaign at the FIVB Volleyball Girls U17 World Championship with a top-half finish within reach. [Volleyball World photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design501-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas opens the ninth-to-16th playoffs against Japan, aiming to secure a top-half finish at the FIVB Girls U17 World Championship.