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Creamline sweeps Petro Gazz in Alyssa Valdez’s return
Creamline opened its Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference title bid with a stunning 25-19, 25-22, 25-16 victory over Petro Gazz on Saturday, November 16, at the Ynares Center Antipolo.
Due to a persistent knee injury, Alyssa Valdez was unable to participate in Creamline's historic Grand Slam in the Reinforced and Invitational Conferences. However, she made a remarkable comeback, scoring two of her four points to help the team overcome an 11–13 deficit in the third set.
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"Of course, it's a lot of fun because what happened was really total teamwork. The players performed beautifully well. So that's the result, we had our first win," said Cool Smashers head coach Sherwin Meneses.
Jema Galanza led the scoring for Creamline with 13 points anchored on 10 attacks, two service aces, one block, and nine excellent digs.
Bernadeth Pons, the Reinforced Conference MVP, recorded a triple-double with 10 markers, 13 excellent digs, and 13 excellent receptions.
With 10 points, six of which came from blocks, Bea De Leon also had a strong debut for the Cool Smashers.
Jeanette Panaga and Michele Gumabao each counted five markers. Kyle Negrito also had five to go along with 10 excellent sets.
The Cool Smashers will return to action next Saturday, November 23, in Candon, Ilocos Sur against Akari in a rematch of the 2024 Reinforced Conference finale.
Brooke Van Sickle, the reigning MVP, led the Angels with 18 points on 16 attacks, a block, and an ace that included 11 excellent digs.
With Remy Palma and Aiza Maizo each scoring five points, no other Petro Gazz player passed the ten-point threshold.
The Angels look to bounce back versus Farm Fresh on the same date and same venue.
