The Creamline Cool Smashers are on a roll in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference eliminations, and they expect to continue their winning streak as they face off against Farm Fresh in preparation for a challenging three-game series against formidable opponents.
This exciting matchup will take place at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on Tuesday (October 31,2023).
Creamline has been unstoppable, coming off impressive 3-0 victories over the HD Spikers and the Gerflor Defenders.
Despite losing two key players from their championship squad, the Cool Smashers have shown remarkable depth and resilience.
Their coach, Sherwin Meneses, emphasized the importance of giving bench players the opportunity to shine, making their roster a formidable force.
The team's playmaker, Kyle Negrito, has seamlessly taken on her role, delivering 47 excellent sets, including a standout performance in their four-set win over the Choco Mucho Flying Titans. With players like Lorie Bernardo, Bea Bonafe, Mafe Galanza, Michele Gumabao, and a talented supporting cast, Creamline's prospects look promising in the upcoming matches.
In Week 3 of the round-robin eliminations, Creamline faces a challenging lineup, including Petro Gazz, F2 Logistics, and PLDT. To stop or even slow down the Cool Smashers, their opponents will need not only their best efforts but also a bit of luck.
Farm Fresh, Creamline's next opponent, showed promise in their recent game against Akari by taking the first set but struggled in the following frames, falling to a 0-4 record. However, they remain hopeful with players like Trisha Tubu, Kate Santiago, Aprylle Tagsip, and Jade Gentapa.
Chery Tiggo, on the other hand, is eager to return to the winning track after a four-set loss to the HD Spikers. Both teams have yet to secure a win in the tournament, making their upcoming match a back-and-forth encounter.
Akari, with the momentum on their side after victories against Chery Tiggo and Farm Fresh, faces Cignal, who has suffered back-to-back shutout losses to Creamline and Choco Mucho. The HD Spikers are banking on their experience and the skills of players like Ces Molina, Jovelyn Gonzaga, and setter Gel Cayuna to turn their fortunes around.
Akari, under the guidance of coach Jorge Souza de Brito, has emerged as a cohesive and formidable unit. With Dindin Manabat providing leadership and poise, and the support of players like Erika Raagas, Trisha Genesis, and Jaja Maraguinot, Akari is set to be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming games. Young talents Faith Nisperos and Fifi Sharma are also expected to bolster their offense and net defense.
Volleyball fans can catch the action by streaming the games on Pilipinas Live and PVL.ph or watching the telecast on One Sports, One Sports+, and the SMART Livestream app. The Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference is proudly supported by Mikasa, BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, SMART, Rebisco, Milcu, Kumu, Asics, and SportRadar.