PVL: Ara Galang repays Ilonggo love with big game for Farm Fresh

Farm Fresh Foxies’ Ara Galang during a game vs Capital1 Solar Spikers in the 2026 PVL on Tour in Victorias City. –PVL PHOTO

VICTORIAS, Negros Occidental —Negros Occidental has always held a special place in Ara Galang’s heart.

A decade ago, when La Salle used to play in the UniGames in Bacolod, Galang was a crowd favorite in the province.

Fast forward to the present, Galang continues to receive plenty of love from the Ilonggos, from the meet-and-greet to Farm Fresh’s final PVL on Tour game Saturday at Victorias City Coliseum here.

“I really miss playing in college, especially here at Unigames, so I miss this kind of crowd. It’s really nice to have so many people supporting the Farm Fresh team and me. I’m very thankful,” said Galang in Filipino after Farm Fresh’s capped its come-from-behind 20-25, 25-19, 22-25, 25-12, 15-10 win over Capital1.

Galang made sure to reward that fan support, making the most of her opportunity off the bench.

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The veteran wing spiker helped spark Farm Fresh’s strong fourth set before finishing with 14 points on eight spikes, three blocks and three aces. She also had eight digs.

“I think it’s really about having the confidence and being ready whenever I’m called. I have to be ready to step up whenever the team needs me. I’ll just keep doing my best to contribute something positive to the team,” said Galang.

Farm Fresh finished its preseason winning two of its three matches.

With the Invitationals just around the corner, Galang vows to stay ready to help the Foxies as they face defending champion PLDT, the Jaja Santiago-led Creamline, Nxled, Thailand’s EST Cola and Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City.

“It’s another challenge and another game for us. With international teams, the competition will definitely be different. We just have to give our best every time and continue working together as a team,” said Galang.