Pornpun Guedpard named PVF Championship MVP
| SCORE BY SET | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
| Valkyries | 25 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 3 |
| Ignite | 21 | 19 | 25 | 15 | 1 |
HENDERSON, NV. – In the second ever Pro Volleyball Federation championship, the Orlando Valkyries defeated the Indy Ignite in four sets, by set scores 25-21, 25-19, 19-25, 25-15. An entire team effort, the Valkyries capped off a tremendous second year turnaround, from an 8-16 record last year to an 18-10 regular season record, the Valkyries finished on top as champions
As a team, the Valkyries showed up in all three phases tonight. Setting a season-high with 15 blocks, Orlando made it extremely difficult for Indy to find their rhythm and get something going. Lindsey Vander Weide stepped up in a big way, matching a career-high and posting a team-high five blocks as she helped set the tone for the rest of the team to follow.
The energy was felt throughout the entire building and the league’s MVP, Brittany Abercrombie, delivered yet another sensational match, posting 27 kills on a .387 efficiency. Her dynamic counterpart, setter Pornpun Guedpard, also delivered, grabbing 37 assists and being named the PVF Championship MVP.
The message the Valkyries had tonight was simple: Believe in each other no matter the circumstance. “This group has been so special to coach this season. Through the ups and downs, these girls never wavered, and I’m so proud for how hard they fought,” Amy Pauly stated in the post-match press conference. “I’ve coached for a while, and this has been such a fun team to be a part of. I can’t wait to bring this trophy back to Orlando and continue building on our fanbase even more.”
Since the inaugural season began in 2024, there is one player that has cemented herself in the community more than others: Kaz Brown. Brown reflected on what it meant to come back to Orlando and how much she has grown. “Coming back for a second season, I knew how good this group could be with the pieces that we added,” middle blocker Kaz Brown said. “We all gelled well super-fast together and everything took off from there. Looking back to the beginning of the season and where we are now, I’m just so appreciative of everything.”
ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION
Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with cutting-edge production and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.
ABOUT ORLANDO VALKYRIES
The Orlando Valkyries are a proud member team in the Pro Volleyball Federation — the premier women’s professional volleyball league in North America. The Valkyries, which began play in January 2024, enter their second season in the league and will once again play out of Addition Financial Arena, located in the heart of the University of Central Florida campus. Season Tickets are on sale now. For more information on how to get all tickets, email Tickets@OrlandoValkyries.com, click on OrlandoValkyries.com, visit the Addition Financial Arena box office or go to the Ticketmaster website: Ticketmaster.com. Fans can follow the team on Facebook or via X, Instagram and TikTok — @ORLValkyries or visit OrlandoValkyries.com.
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