HIGHLIGHTS: 2024 PVL All-Filipino Finals Game 2
PVL All-Filipino Finals schedule Game 2 (May 12)
Smart Araneta Coliseum
4 p.m. – Petro Gazz Angels vs Chery Tiggo Crossovers (Battle for Third)
6 p.m. – Choco Mucho Flying Titans vs Creamline Cool Smashers (Finals, Game 2)
VIDEO: Choco Mucho Flying Titans on PVL All-Filipino Finals loss
Maddie Madayag after settling for another runner-up finish. @INQUIRERSports #PVL2024 pic.twitter.com/rQ7KJs1FlZ
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
Sisi Rondina remains proud of Choco Mucho despite losing to Creamline in the Finals anew. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/35WKRaY95j
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
Deanna Wong accommodates her fans. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/1It00LGSdk
ADVERTISEMENT— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
Creamline pulls off ‘four-peat’ after ‘hardest’ PVL campaign
MANILA, Philippines — Times may have changed with the PVL competition reaching greater heights but Alyssa Valdez and the Creamline Cool Smashers still found a way to remain on top.
Valdez did not see a lot of action in Game 2 after playing only in three out of the five sets to end up with only a point. But she still found herself at the service line for Creamline when it scored its last two points in the deciding fifth set that led to Bea De Leon’s game-winning drop that completed the Cool Smashers’ “four-peat” bid in the All-Filipino Conference.
PVL: Creamline’s unusual road to finals ends in same title result
MANILA, Philippines — Creamline’s drive for a fourth straight PVL All-Filipino Conference title was surrounded with doubts after falling into unfamiliar territory before working their way to the top of Philippine volleyball once again.
It wasn’t the same dominant perfect title run for Creamline unlike last season as it entered the semifinals as a fourth placer for the first time since it debuted in 2017, losing games to Chery Tiggo, Petro Gazz, and PLDT to finish the elimination round with an 8-3 record—the franchise’s worst in the pros.
PVL: Kyle Negrito owes steady rise to ‘GOAT’ Jia De Guzman
MANILA, Philippines — Kyle Negrito has proven her doubters wrong once again after winning her first Best Setter award and helping Creamline claim its second PVL title without Jia De Guzman.
Negrito became the second Cool Smashers to win the Best Setter plum after eight-time winner De Guzman, who missed the past two PVL conferences due to her stint with the Denso Airybees in Japan.
PVL MVP Brooke Van Sickle excited to play for Philippine team
MANILA, Philippines —Newly-minted PVL MVP Brooke Van Sickle can’t wait to represent the Philippines on the international stage.
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation bared that Van Sickle and her Petro Gazz teammate MJ Phillips have started processing their transfer to the country from USA Volleyball.
Sisi Rondina believes PVL title will come eventually for Choco Mucho
MANILA, Philippines — Sisi Rondina kept her head up despite another bridesmaid finish for Choco Mucho, believing that the Flying Titans’ time to win an elusive PVL title will come.
Rondina left everything on the floor with 31 points but her best effort still couldn’t extend the series as Choco Mucho blew a 2-1 lead and fell to Creamline, 20-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11, in Game 2 of the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals in front of 23,162 fans on Sunday evening at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
PVL: Madayag can’t wait to have a healthy Choco Mucho back
MANILA, Philippines — Maddie Madayag felt a tinge of regret after falling short in extending the series but she remained proud of the Choco Mucho Flying Titans’ second straight silver in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference despite the injuries.
Madayag shed tears after Choco Mucho blew a 2-1 lead as Creamline completed a series sweep in five sets, 20-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11, in Game 2 before an ecstatic 23,162 crowd on Sunday evening at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Bernadeth Pons proves readiness for Creamline in PVL title clincher
MANILA, Philippines—Bernadeth Pons served as Creamline’s spark plug in its championship run in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
Despite not being the primary option of the Cool Smashers, Pons still played an instrumental role in helping Creamline secure its eighth PVL crown.
PVL: Bea De Leon says title point vs Choco Mucho ‘just a bonus’
MANILA, Philippines—Bea De Leon put the exclamation point in Creamline’s latest title win at the expense of Choco Mucho in Game 2 of the PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals on Sunday.
De Leon delivered the championship-clinching point against her former team as the Cool Smashers claimed the fourth consecutive All-Filipino crown.
Just like the All-Filipino title, PVL attendance record stays put
MANILA, Philippines—If there was a number monitored intently on Sunday, it was 24,459–the all-time PVL attendance record set just last December in Game 2 of last year’s All-Filipino Conference Finals between Creamline and Choco Mucho at Araneta Coliseum.
There was belief that Game 2 of the Cool Smashers and Flying Titans’ title rematch at the Big Dome would reset the mark.
VIDEO: Creamline Cool Smashes talk about latest All-Filipino title
Jema Galanza reflects on their #PVL2024 AFC journey. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/wUBnNt2cBb
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
Kyle Negrito: I’m me and Ate Jia is the G.O.A.T. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/iL2VhBhSyx
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
Bea De Leon on her championship-clinching hit and Jema Galanza on their journey. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/DSr03YTt1F
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
Alyssa Valdez and Bea De Leon after overcoming Choco Mucho in the Finals. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/N5kJKy09PO
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
Coach Sherwin Meneses after completing an All-Filipino ‘four-peat’. #PVL2024 pic.twitter.com/q42yh4KErl
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
Creamline’s depth leads to another PVL crown at Choco Mucho’s expense
MANILA, Philippines–The Creamline Cool Smashers remain the queens of the PVL All-Filipino Conference.
The now eight-time champions retained their supremacy against sister team Choco Mucho for the second championship series in a row with a 20-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11 victory Sunday night at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Jema Galanza named PVL Finals MVP in Creamline’s latest title win
MANILA, Philippines — Jema Galanza earned her first PVL Finals MVP after Creamline completed another series sweep of sister team Choco Mucho in five sets in front of 23,162 fans on Sunday night in the All-Filipino Conference at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Galanza delivered an all-around game anew with 20 points and 16 excellent receptions as Creamline captured its eighth crown, pulling off a come-from-behind 20-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11 victory over Choco Mucho in Game 2.
Petro Gazz star Brooke Van Sickle wins PVL MVP award
MANILA, Philippines — Brooke Van Sickle capped her PVL debut with the All-Filipino Conference MVP award.
The Filipino-American sensation on Sunday earned her first MVP in the Philippines after leading Petro Gazz to a bronze medal finish despite losing to Chery Tiggo in five sets in Game 2 at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
LIVE UPDATES: Choco Mucho Flying Titans vs Creamline Cool Smashers PVL Finals Game 2
Jema Galanza is your All-Filipino Conference Finals MVP! #PVL2024 pic.twitter.com/XCpSiSCyF2
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 12, 2024
WATCH: The Creamline Cool Smashers celebrate their hardwares in the tunnel before they are officially crowned as the #PVL2024 All-Filipino Conference champions. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/VCDYkxO9pt
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 12, 2024
The Nxled Chameleons earns the league’s first-ever Fair Play award. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
The best of the best.
Take a look at your All Premier Team! #PVL2024 pic.twitter.com/Fli7Lp665s
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 12, 2024
Brooke Van Sickle wins the All-Filipino Conference MVP after a sensational PVL debut. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/ylDtPxZPEb
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 12, 2024
#PVL2024 All-Filipino Conference Premier Team:
Best Setter, Kyle Negrito
Best Outside Spikers, (1) Sisi Rondina and (2) Jema Galanza
Best Middle Blockers, (1) Maddie Madayag and (2) Pangs Panaga
Best Opp. Spiker, Aiza Pontillas
Best Libero, Tonnie Rose Ponce@INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/NrZp1ctFpO— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) May 12, 2024
STATS: Creamline vs Choco Mucho Game 2 pic.twitter.com/la9MOCC1u2
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
SISTERS FOREVER!
Creamline 🤝 Choco Mucho#PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/P0iCLGaMBD
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 12, 2024
SWEET CELEBRATION FOR CREAMLINE! #PVL2024pic.twitter.com/DAmZk9iphk
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 12, 2024
TITANS VALIANT IN DEFEAT
WATCH: While the Cool Smashers go on a rowdy celebration inside the court, Choco Mucho coach Dante Alinsunurin and the Flying Titans keep their heads held high despite the loss. #PVL2024 | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/MnJlOZMXck
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 12, 2024
POINT. MATCH. TITLE.
Watch as Creamline fans go wild inside the Araneta Coliseum after the Cool Smashers clinch the winning point. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/c4qiOATFqc
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 12, 2024
POETIC FINISH!
WATCH: Bea De Leon delivers the championship-clinching point for Creamline. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/w0IpT8J6SP
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 12, 2024
AND STILL YOUR ALL-FILIPINO CONFERENCE CHAMPS, THE COOL SMASHERS!
FINAL: Creamline pulls off a come-from-behind 20-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11 victory over Choco Mucho in Game 2. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/Qxo99ItcQu
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 12, 2024
FEELING IT!
The Cool Smashers move a point away from the #PVL2024 title. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/INMJItVYPx
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) May 12, 2024
END OF SET 4: Creamline 25, Choco Mucho 22
The Cool Smashers force a fifth set with a chance to claim the championship. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/GVI5YDWUcy
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
END OF SET 3 Choco Mucho 25, Creamline 22
Royse Tubino gives back the lead to the Flying Titans, 2-1. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/RxUqLx3Pam
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
Creamline vs Choco Mucho Game 2 GATE ATTENDANCE: 23,162 #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/msdhgIhsJH
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
END OF SET 2: Creamline 25, Choco Mucho 20
Jema Galanza equalizes Game 2 to one set apiece for Creamline. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/8KLbBdWfJY
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
LOOK: The (still increasing) crowd for Game 2 of the #PVL2024 All-Filipino Conference Finals between Choco Mucho and Creamline.
📸: Marlo Cueto | @marlocueto pic.twitter.com/8gXgWUjxUb
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) May 12, 2024
END OF SET 1: Choco Mucho 25, Creamline 20#PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/nBvkW1CX5o
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
LIVE UPDATES: Chery Tiggo Crossovers vs Petro Gazz Angels battle for third
The Crossovers hope to play a do-or-die Game 3 against the Angels. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/tM3gqUisyf
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
Eya Laure and Jasmine Nabor share their thoughts after winning Game 2. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/SljDAubYOC
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
Chery Tiggo coach KungFu Reyes on tying the bronze series against Petro Gazz. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/BdaBNJ6smG
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
STATS: Chery Tiggo-Petro Gazz Game 2 #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/CUGtEcDL7k
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
FINAL: Chery Tiggo equalizes the All-Filipino Conference bronze series after pulling off a comeback-from-behind 16-25, 11-25, 25-13, 25-22, 18-16 win over Petro Gazz.#PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
END OF SET 4: Chery Tiggo 25, Petro Gazz 22
The Crossovers force a decider in Game 2. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/dZv48QpUE6
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
END OF SET 3: Chery Tiggo 25, Petro Gazz 13
The Crossovers’ bench mob force another set. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/l9jVaUJd8M
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
END OF SET 2: Petro Gazz 25, Chery Tiggo 11
The Angels are a set away from bringing home the bronze. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/w0H44EXjYw
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
END OF SET 1: Petro Gazz 25, Chery Tiggo 16#PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/gAUCi8Bs1K
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 12, 2024
PVL: Fighting for life, Choco Mucho looks to schedule a Game 3
Choco Mucho has its back against the wall after losing the all-important Game 1 of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference Finals to its Achilles heel: sister team Creamline.
While the Cool Smashers are gunning to add glory to their dynastic reign when Game 2 comes at 6 p.m. at Smart Araneta Coliseum, the Flying Titans are fighting to extend the series to an all-or-nothing Game 3—which coach Dante Alinsunurin has not yet given up on.
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