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Lady Spikers defend volleyball title, Lella Ford claims MVP at All-Star Games 2026

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Liezel Dela Cruz

Gorgeous faces and killer volleyball skills? These ladies came to serve in more ways than one!Kapamilya stars brought beauty and power to the Women&#x27;s Volleyball match of the Star Magic All-Star Games 2026 on August 23 at the Mall of Asia Arena.The Star Magic Lady Warriors came in wearing blue, with Rain Celmar, Rans Rifol, Leona Andalio, Jas Dudley-Scales, Kolette Madelo, Gillian Vicencio, and Erin Navarro. Leading the charge was captain Reign Parani, a consistent Mythical 6 selection in previous All-Star Games. Adding serious volleyball muscle to the squad were Adamson Lady Falcon Bella Sapienza and Akari Chargers pro Risa Sato.Across the net, reigning champions Star Magic Lady Spikers came in looking fierce in red uniforms, with Vivoree, Janah Zaplan, Sophie Reyes, Isabel Laohoo, Ai dela Cruz, Lella Ford, Fyang Smith, and Magui Ford. They got reinforcement from NXLED Chameleons pro Jules Tolentino and Alas Pilipinas&#x27; Niña Ytang, while five-time Star Magic All-Star Games MVP Analain Salvador once again took command as team captain.The Lady Warriors opened with Rain, Leona, Erin, and captain Reign, deploying reinforcements Bella and Risa. Meanwhile, the Lady Spikers started with Lella, Janah, and Magui alongside pros Niña and Jules with captain Analain in the opening six.Playing a best-of-three format with each set raced to 20 points, the Lady Spikers drew first blood and immediately established the early advantage. But Leona made her presence felt just as early for the Warriors, showing good form on her attacks and going for big swings whenever she got the opportunity.The action was briefly halted after Spikers libero Isabel had to be taken to the bench after suffering an injury.The Spikers had control early, but the Warriors managed to work their way back, eventually pulling and grabbing the lead themselves. Reign was especially locked in as the set tightened, with the captain looking every bit ready for the pressure of a close finish. The set stayed tight until the very end, with the Warriors completing their comeback to steal it, 20-19.Set 2 initially looked like déjà vu, with the Spikers taking the early lead before the Warriors once again showed their grit and fought their way back midway through the set. The rallies grew longer and more intense, with Reign and Leona playing with even more fire for the Warriors, while Fyang stepped up with a strong showing for the Spikers.But unlike in the opener, the Spikers refused to let the advantage slip away. The Warriors came dangerously close to another comeback, but the Spikers escaped with a 20-18 win to force a deciding third set.With the deciding third set played to 15 points, the Lady Spikers once again struck first and leaned heavily on guest pro Niña for offense. But when Niña rotated to the back row, the Lady Warriors capitalized on the opening, with Leona finding different ways to score. Neither side could pull away, trading one-point leads as the race to 15 went down to the wire. Rain had a few miscues, but she remained all smiles and just enjoyed every minute of the competition.The match point settled the thriller in favor of the defending champions. The Lady Spikers remain queens of the Star Magic All-Star Games volleyball court, while Lady Warriors finished as first runner-up.The Lady Warriors still had plenty to celebrate in the individual awards, with their guest player Bella named Best Setter and Gillian taking Best Receiver. On the championship side, Lella earned Best Spiker title.Reign, Leona, and Gillian of Lady Warriors, together with Magui, Lella, and Analain of Lady Spikers made up the Mythical 6 selection.All eyes were also on Analain and whether she could stretch her unprecedented MVP streak to six straight. But after five years on top, a new MVP finally emerged. The crown changed hands and, fittingly, it stayed in the family. Analain&#x27;s cousin Lella was named the new Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Star Magic All-Star Games.Stream the #StarMagicAllStarGames2026 LIVE and catch the All-Star Fancams featuring your fave Star Magic artists for only ₱79*.Go to the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube Membership and click &quot;JOIN,&quot; or book via iWantTickets.AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE | *Additional charges may apply.

Meet the champion and first runner-up teams of the Star Magic All-Star Games 2026 volleyball event.

Meet the champion and first runner-up teams of the Star Magic All-Star Games 2026 volleyball event.

Lady Spikers defend volleyball title at Star Magic All-Star Games 2026

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Lady Spikers defend volleyball title at Star Magic All-Star Games 2026

Liezel Dela Cruz

Published August 23, 2026 07:25 PM PHT

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Updated August 23, 2026 09:03 PM PHT

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Jas Dudley-Scales

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