FIVB U19 World Championship Archives - Sports Bytes Philippines

14-Year-Old Phenom Lleses Erupts for 15 Points but Alas Pilipinas Still Falls to Japan

Sharina Rhayza Lleses led Alas Pilipinas with 15 points against Japan. [AVC photo]

July 2, 2026

Alas Pilipinas suffered a straight-sets loss to Japan in the AVC Girls’ U18 Championship despite a standout performance from 14-year-old Sharina Rhayza Lleses, setting up a must-win clash against Indonesia.

PH Opens AVC U18 Campaign With Gritty Win Over Iran in World Championship Chase

Xyz Ellen Rayco led the Filipinas with a match-high 19 points. [AVC pool]

July 1, 2026

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The Philippines boosted its hopes of qualifying for the FIVB U19 World Championship after defeating Iran in four sets to open its AVC Girls’ U18 Championship campaign. Xyz Ellen Rayco starred as the young Filipinas earned a vital Pool C victory in Thailand.