![The Philippines' Terrence Marticion powers a kill past two Indonesian blockers as libero Clarenz Altoveros looks on during their AVC match. [Photo: AVC]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design329-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas U18 Boys settled for 10th place after losing to Indonesia but still achieved the Philippines’ best-ever finish at the AVC U18 Championship.
![Heartbreak for Alas Pilipinas Boys as India rallies from two sets down to book a quarterfinal spot. [AVC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design303-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Boys blew a two-set lead as India completed a dramatic reverse sweep to deny the Philippines a historic AVC Boys’ U18 quarterfinal berth.
The Philippines begins its AVC Boys’ U18 Volleyball Championship campaign against Iran with a place in the 2027 FIVB U19 World Championship on the line.