HIGHLIGHTS: 2024 PVL All-Filipino Finals Game 1
PVL All-Filipino Finals schedule Game 1 (May 9)
Smart Araneta Coliseum
4 p.m. – PetroGazz Angels vs Chery Tiggo Crossovers (Battle for Third)
6 p.m. – Choco Mucho Flying Titans vs Creamline Cool Smashers (Finals, Game 1)
As Creamline nears another PVL title, Jema Galanza recalls tough road
Creamline Cool Smashers’ Jema Galanza in the PVL All-Filipino Finals game against Choco Mucho Flying Titans. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Capturing their fourth consecutive PVL All-Filipino Conference championship would be extra special for Jema Galanza after a challenging campaign for the Creamline Cool Smashers.
Galanza, who sizzled in the semifinal round, continued to rise to the occasion for Creamline dropping 20 points to help beat sister team Choco Mucho, 24-26, 25-20, 25-21, 25-16, and inch a win closer to their eighth overall championship on Thursday in front of 17,457 fans at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
“We went through so much, we struggled a lot. If you look at it, this is not the Creamline you’ve known,” said Galanza after tallying 18 attacks and two blocks on top of 13 excellent receptions. “But that’s just how it is because we’re not perfect and the level of competition is improving.” FULL STORY
PVL: Creamline closes in on another title, beats Choco Mucho in Game 1
Creamline Cool Smashers’ Jema Galanza in the PVL All-Filipino Finals game against Choco Mucho Flying Titans. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
Creamline moved within just a win of an eighth Premier Volleyball League crown after dealing Choco Mucho 24-26, 25-20, 25-21, 25-16 heartbreak in Game 1 of the All-Filipino Conference Finals late Thursday night at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Jema Galanza provided for the Cool Smashers 20 points from 18 kills and two blocks. She also had 13 excellent receptions while Tots Carlos produced 17 points, 16 coming from attacks and 12 excellent digs on the defensive end. FULL STORY
VIDEO: Creamline after winning PVL Finals Game 1
Michele Gumabao on overcoming Creamline’s challenges this All-Filipino Conference. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/Z8c3xJybHv
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WATCH: Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses, Jema Galanza, Bernadeth Pons, and Michele Gumabao share their thoughts after winning Game 1. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/owLK7u7qqX
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PVL Finals Live Updates: Choco Mucho Flying Titans vs Creamline Cool Smashers
STATS: Game 1 Creamline vs Choco Mucho #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/c5ax23gKx0
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FINAL: Creamline draws first blood against sister team Choco Mucho in four sets, nearing its eighth championship. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/Ucb7d7pngS
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END OF SET 3: Creamline 25, Choco Mucho 21
The Cool Smashers take the 2-1 advantage as Jema Galanza closes out the set. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/3jAncMGD8S
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END OF SET 2: Creamline 25, Choco Mucho 20
Jema Galanza’s off-the-block kill levels the match at one set apiece. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/bguYOmTxM2
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END OF SET 1: Choco Mucho 26, Creamline 24
Deanna Wong completes the Flying Titans’ comeback in the opening set. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/fb2bMi51DC
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Creamline warms up for Finals Game 1 vs Choco Mucho. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/0NaFXzFltw
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Choco Mucho prepares for its second straight Finals appearance. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/qf4DpcbhYb
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PVL: Petro Gazz escapes Cherry Tiggo for headstart in bronze race
Brooke van Sickle propels Petro Gazz Angels past Chery Tiggo Crossovers in the PVL All-Filipino Conference battle for third. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–Petro Gazz drew first blood in the PVL All-Filipino Conference race for the bronze medal after surviving Chery Tiggo, 22-25, 25-12, 25-18, 27-29, 15-12, on Thursday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Brooke van Sickle anchored the Angels with a new career-high of 36 points highlighted by 31 attacks, four blocks and an ace. The Filipino-American also caught 11 excellent digs and 10 excellent receptions.
“I couldn’t do it without my teammates, right? It’s a six-man sport and I didn’t realize that I had that many points. I kinda think maybe it was a miscount (laughs),” Van Sickle said after another solid performance. FULL STORY
VIDEO: Petro Gazz after overcoming Chery Tiggo in Game 1 of battle for bronze
Brooke Van Sickle on her 36-point explosion. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/TbsZYoKJQ5
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Petro Gazz coach Koji Tsuzurabara and Brooke Van Sickle after overcoming Chery Tiggo in Game 1. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/KLsb8Cf8HV
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PVL Live Updates: Cherry Tiggo vs Petro Gazz battle for 3rd
STATS: Petro Gazz-Chery Tiggo #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/PFeLB9vUhq
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FINAL: Petro Gazz takes Game 1 of the bronze series with a 22-25, 25-12, 25-18, 27-29, 15-12 victory over Chery Tiggo. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/V0uz1ixwh9
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The volleyball fans at the Big Dome are ready for the Creamline-Choco Mucho Finals Game 1. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/cR2epTY31I
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END OF SET 4: Chery Tiggo 29, Petro Gazz 27
The Crossovers force a decider. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/4Udz1mpgzm
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END OF SET 3: Petro Gazz 25, Chery Tiggo 18
The Angels gain the 2-1 advantage. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ
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END OF SET 2: Petro Gazz 25, Chery Tiggo 12
The Angels tie the game to one set apiece. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ
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Jaja Santiago is here to support Chery Tiggo. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/k05mHhcQvv
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Petro Gazz and Chery Tiggo open their bronze series. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/H7q7GrJmrx
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PVL: Experience tests hunger as Creamline-Choco Mucho series starts
Choco Mucho’s Maddie Madayag and Isa Molde during a PVL semifinals game against Creamline Cool Smashers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
Choco Mucho has worked its way up the PVL to become a legitimate championship contender, and in this All-Filipino Conference, showed its readiness to win it all for the first time in franchise history after sweeping the semifinals.
And again, standing in the Flying Titans’ way is an old tormentor in Creamline which is back in full force starting in the 6 p.m. series opener on Thursday at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.
“All I can say is that we’ve come a long way,” captain Maddie Madayag, a Choco Mucho pioneer, said shortly after sealing a second straight title series appearance by blanking Petro Gazz on Sunday night. “Until now, I still can’t believe we’re here already. FULL STORY
Jaja Santiago to join Chery Tiggo but won’t play in PVL bronze tiff
Jaja Santiago with husband and Japanese coach Taka Minowa watching the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Final Four game between NU and FEU at Araneta Coliseum.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Jaja Santiago will be with Chery Tiggo when it opens its bronze series against Petro Gazz in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference but don’t expect her to suit up on Thursday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Hopes were high when the 6-foot-5 middle blocker attended Chery Tiggo’s practice but she won’t risk playing with her Japanese citizenship is still in the process.
“You will see me there but I won’t play. Because I’m in the process. It’s hard to risk. I can play but it’s hard to risk [my citizenship process],” Santiago told reporters, supporting her alma mater National University in its do-or-die UAAP Final Four game against Far Eastern University on Wednesday at the Big Dome. FULL STORY
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