PLDT High Speed Hitters Levels Up with Russian Star Anastasiia Bavykina for Reinforced Conference

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by Misha Cruz

Russian outside hitter Anastasiia Bavykina will play for PLDT in the upcoming PVL Reinforced Conference.
Russian outside hitter Anastasiia Bavykina will play for PLDT in the upcoming PVL Reinforced Conference. Photo: PVL.

The High Speed Hitters aren’t slowing down anytime soon. 

Fresh off back-to-back titles, PLDT is going all-in for a three-peat in the upcoming 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference, and they just dropped a major bombshell: Russian outside hitter Anastasiia Bavykina is officially on board.

The 33-year-old vet, who last suited up for Yenisey Krasnoyarsk in Russia, brings her 6-foot-2 frame, world-class experience, and serious firepower to a squad already stacked with weapons. Pair her up with PLDT’s explosive Savannah Davison and you’ve got an outside-hitting combo that’s straight-up unfair for opposing defenses.

And that’s just the start. Imagine Bavykina feeding off the energy of Kianna Dy on the opposite, while Majoy Baron, Mika Reyes, and Dell Palomata lock down the middle with their trademark blocks and quick attacks. This isn’t just depth — it’s a roster that screams championship-caliber.

The team made it Insta-official, posting: “Join us as we officially welcome Anastasiia Bavykina to the High Speed Hitters family!” Fans instantly flooded the comments with 🔥 emojis, and honestly, who can blame them?

Anastasiia Bavykina.
Anastasiia Bavykina. Photo: Flickr.

For context: PLDT didn’t exactly have the Reinforced Conference they wanted last year, finishing in 4th place. But since then? They’ve been unstoppable, bagging the PVL On Tour crown and the Invitational title. Adding a seasoned international scorer like Bavykina feels like the missing piece in their superteam puzzle.

What does she bring to the table? Versatility, consistency, and a reliable presence at the net. She’s the type of player who can turn momentum in one swing, and her size adds another layer of defense to PLDT’s already intimidating wall up front. With the conference welcoming imports again, her arrival is perfectly timed.

The storyline practically writes itself: the High Speed Hitters are gunning for history, and Anastasiia Bavykina might just be the X-factor that takes them there. Rival squads, better be ready, because PLDT is serving notice — they’re not just here to compete, they’re here to dominate.

Three-peat season? The vibes say yes. ✨