![PVL rookie hopefuls run drills during the official Combine ahead of draft night. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PVL-Draft-Combine-25-Pia-Abbu-3357-400x200.jpg)
After three rocky conferences, Capital1 aims for redemption in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft, eyeing Bella Belen as the top pick to spark a new winning era.
Julissa Cisneros’ hat-trick and Judie Arevalo’s five-goal barrage lifted Kaya FC-Iloilo and Capital1 to massive wins, keeping both clubs level in second place.
![Bella Belen in action during the PVL Draft Combine at Paco Arena. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PVL-Draft-Combine-25-Bella-Belen-0401-400x200.jpg)
Capital1 coach Roger Gorayeb hints at selecting UAAP MVP Bella Belen with the top pick in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft after her strong Combine showing.
Capital1 Solar Spikers secured the top pick in the 2025 PVL Draft Lottery, gaining a major opportunity to boost their rising young core with elite talent.
![Vanie Gandler powers Cignal past Capital1 with a stellar 21-point performance. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-24-Cignal-vs.-Capital1-Vanie-Gandler-7327-400x200.jpg)
Cignal bounced back from a tough loss with a composed 25-21, 22-25, 25-17, 25-15 victory over Capital1 in the PVL Play-In tournament. Vanie Gandler led the charge as the HD Spikers took control of Pool A in their quest for a quarterfinal berth.