![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.
![Alas Pilipinas Boys open their campaign against Iran in the 2026 AVC Boys' U18 Volleyball Championship. [AVC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design295-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Boys challenged Iran in the second set before falling in straight sets to open the 2026 AVC Boys’ U18 Volleyball Championship.
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.