Petro Gazz Angels celebrate after scoring the clincher and winning the PVL All-Filipino Conference championship vs Creamline Cool Smashers
- The Petro Gazz Angels emerged as the PVL All-Filipino Conference champions after outlasting the Creamline Cool Smashers in a thrilling Game 3 on Saturday.
- Petro Gazz completed its breakthrough run with its first All-Filipino crown, dethroning Creamline and capping off a historic campaign.
PVL: Van Sickle, Phillips proud to be Filipinos amid ‘import’ remarks
Brooke Van Sickle and MJ Phillips celebrate the Petro Gazz Angels’ PVL All-Filipino Conference championship after beating Creamline Cool Smashers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines– Amid online remarks questioning their heritage, Petro Gazz stars Brooke Van Sickle and MJ Phillips are standing firm: they are proud to be Filipinos.
There have been snide remarks circulating online throwing shade at the Angels’ latest championship and implying that the two Angels stars, both of Filipino-American descent, are essentially “imports” in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.
Phillips, who traces her Filipino roots to Iba, Zambales on her mother’s side, is tuning out the noise keep only her family in mind.
PVL: No heartbreaks this time for MJ Phillips, Petro Gazz
MJ Phillips wins the Finals MVP award after a consistent showing for Petro Gazz Angels in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals vs Creamline Cool Smashers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Not wanting to experience the same pain that Petro Gazz felt two years ago, MJ Phillips did everything to make sure the Angels ended up with a different ending this time.
In the 2025 PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals, Phillips and Angels were reminded of their previous Finals showdown in the same conference 2023, where they won Game 1 but failed to close out the best-of-three series.
HIGHLIGHTS: PVL All Filipino Finals Game 3 – Creamline vs Petro Gazz
But thanks to the efforts of Phillips, among others, in the deciding Finals game 3, Petro Gazz finally clinched the much-coveted championship.
PVL: Brooke Van Sickle wins MVP as Petro Gazz rules All-Filipino
Petro Gazz star Brooke Van Sickle is named the All-Filipino MVP on the same night Angels won the championship. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net
MANILA, Philippines — It was quite a historic night for Brooke Van Sickle as she captured her second PVL Most Valuable Player award after leading Petro Gazz to its first-ever All-Filipino Conference title.
Van Sickle hoisted her second straight All-Filipino MVP trophy just moments after Petro Gazz ended Creamline’s bid for a five-peat with a 25-21, 25-16, 23-25, 25-19 victory in Game 3 on Saturday at Philsports Arena.
The Filipino-American standout, who delivered 18 points, 14 excellent receptions, and 10 digs in the title-clinching win, joined teammate Myla Pablo as a two-time MVPs.
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The PVL Premier Team: All-Filipino Conference
- MVP: Brooke Van Sickle (Petro Gazz)
- Best Outside Spikers: Savi Davison (PLDT), Bernadeth Pons (Creamline)
- Best Opposite Spiker – Trish Tubu (Farm Fresh)
- Best Setter – Kyle Negrito (Creamline)
- Best Midde Blockers – Bea de Leon (Creamline), Thea Gagate (ZUS Coffee)
- Best Libero – Thang Ponce (Choco Mucho)
- Rookie of the Conference – Ishie Lalongisip
PVL: Petro Gazz dethrones Creamline to win first All-Filipino crown
Petro Gazz Angels celebrate after scoring the clincher and winning the PVL All-Filipino Conference championship vs Creamline Cool Smashers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
The Petro Gazz Angels are finally taking home the coveted PVL All-Filipino championship.
LIVE: PVL All Filipino Finals Game 3 – Creamline vs Petro Gazz
Petro Gazz dethroned Creamline with a 25-21, 25-16, 23-25, 25-19 victory in Game 3 of PVL All-Filipino Finals on Saturday at Philsports Arena.
With the win, the Angels ended the Cool Smashers’ dominant reign that spanned four straight conference crowns.
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The captain and the coach!
Petro Gazz coach Koji Tsuzurabara and Rem Palma celebrate their title. #PVL2025 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/2Ak2YOEpVI
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The champs are here! #PVL2025 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/73fkuB3heG
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PVL scores: Creamline vs Petro Gazz (Finals – Game 3)
Petro Gazz winning moment! #PVL2025 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/sdJyzL09QJ
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THE PETRO GAZZ ANGELS FINALL CAPTURE THEIR FIRST-EVER ALL-FILIPINO CONFERENCE TITLE!
SET 4
- FINAL: Petro Gazz ends Creamline’s dynasty with 25-21, 25-16, 23-25, 25-19 win in Game 3.
- BVS ace and Creamline is at championship point!
- BVS with her 20th point! 22-18 lead for Petro Gazz. Getting closer and closer to the title.
- Brooke Van Sickle taking charger for the Angels! They now lead 20-18. 5 points away from the title.
- Petro Gazz takes back the lead, 16-15.
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- Jema Galanza with an ace! 13-10 lead for Creamline.
- Creamline with its first taste of the lead, 11-10.
- Van Sickle gives Petro Gazz a 10-8 lead in the fourth set.
- Bernadeth Pons with an ace! Creamline trailing by one, 7-6.
- MJ Phillips with a quick! Petro Gazz 5-3 Creamline.
- Another strong opening for Petro Gazz. 3-0.
SET 3
- END OF SET 3: Creamline 25, Petro Gazz 23. The Cool Smashers refuse to be swept!
- Sabete saves a point for Petro Gazz, 23-24.
- Jonah Sabete blocked. Creamline at set point, 24-22. Cool Smashers looking to extend the game.
- Jema Galanza with an ace! Creamline 23-21.
- Bernadeth Pons ace! Creamline, 19-17.
- Jema Galanza attacks and Creamline is back in the lead, 18-17.
- Creamline stays alive! Tied game at 17.
- Lorie Bernardo sparks Creamline run. The Cool Smashers just down by one, 17-16!
- Errors piling up for Creamline, allowing Petro Gazz to push its lead to 16-12.
- Petro Gazz back with a four point lead, 12-8, after back to back errors from Michele Gumabao.
- Smart move from Chie Saet ends Creamline run. 10-8 lead for Petro Gazz.
- 3 straight points for Creamline trims Petro Gazz lead to 9-8.
- But Sabete commits a service error. Petro Gazz 6-4 Creamline.
- Jonah Sabete gives Petro Gazz a 6-3 start in the third.
- Creamline scores its first point in Set 3, but Petro Gazz retaliates with back to back. Petro Gazz 4-1 Creamline.
- Another strong start here for Petro Gazz. 2-0 start.
SET 2
- Petro Gazz is one set away from the All-Filipino title!
- END OF SECOND: Petro Gazz 25, Creamline 16.
- Brooke Van Sickle brings Petro Gazz to set point, 24-14!
- It’s raining aces for the Angels! 24-14 lead now for Petro Gazz.
- 6-2 run for Petro Gazz pushes the lead to 21-11.
- Jonah Sabete continues to heat up! Petro Gazz, 20-11.
- Petro Gazz with a 16-9 lead in the second technical timeout.
- Petro Gazz continues to stretch its lead vs Creamline, 14-7.
- Chie Saet 1-2 play! Aiza Pontillas cross court! Petro Gazz, 12-7.
- Jema Galanza with an off-speed hit! Creamline down 10-6.
- MJ Phillips quick! Petro Gazz, 8-4.
- Brooke Van Sickle is on fire! She puts Petro Gazz ahead 7-4.
- 3-3 tie to start the second set.
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SET 1
- END OF FIRST: Petro Gazz 25, Creamline 21.
- Jonah Sabete seals Petro Gazz’s blazing come back in the first set!
- Petro Gazz holding on to a 22-20 lead vs Creamline.
- Alyssa Valdez stops the bleeding for Creamline. Panaga regalo! Creamline within one, 18-19.
- And another one from Brooke Van Sickle! 19-6 lead for Petro Gazz.
- BVS soars for that kill! Petro Gazz now in the lead, 17-16.
- Brooke Van Sickle dumps it! 5-0 run for Petro Gazz ties the game at 15.
- Time for a Petro Gazz run! MJ Phillips with a block. Creamline lead down to 15-13.
- Michele Gumabao makes it a 15-10 lead.
- Creamline scores five straight since that last time out. 13-8 lead for Cool Smashers.
- Jema Galanza gives Creamline a 10-7 lead.
- 3 straight points from the Angels. They’re down just one, 8-7. Creamline calls for a time out.
- Chie Saet with a block on Jema Galanza. Petro Gazz trims Creamline lead to 8-5.
- Creamline unleashes a 6-2 start in Game 3.
Make way for MVPons Bernadeth Pons! #PVL2025 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/cwFiMWphjm
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BVS! Brooke Van Sickle gears up for Game 3! #PVL2025 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/MAHxbDOvaZ
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Aiza Maizo-Pontillas will start for Petro Gazz in Game 3. Myla Pablo will come off the bench. #PVL2025 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/to4nL2R4Ig
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- Aiza Maizo-Pontillas will start for Petro Gazz in Game 3. Myla Pablo will come off the bench.
Philsports Arena is ready! #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/zwJdVIxkk8
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) April 12, 2025
THE HEART OF VOLLEYBALL
LOOK: Expect a jam-packed Philsports Arena for Game 3 of the #PVL2025. | 📸: @marlocueto via @LanceAgcaoilINQ
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ONE LAST TIME!
Creamline vs Petro Gazz for all the marbles in Game 3. #PVL2025 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ
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THE LONGEST PVL LINE EVER!
From DepEd to Philsports Arena, fans line up for Petro Gazz-Creamline winner-take-all Game 3. #PVL2025 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ
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PVL: Akari bags bronze, beats Choco Mucho
Akari Chargers celebrate after winning the bronze medal in the PVL All-Filipino Conference following a win over the Choco Mucho Flying Titans.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–Ivy Lacsina soared for an emphatic spike at match point and the Akari Chargers swept the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, 25-15, 26-24, 26-24, to reach the podium of the PVL All Filipino Conference on Saturday.
Gathering enough strength, Lacsina’s power strike found the back row off the arms of Choco Mucho libero Tonnie Rose Ponce as the Chargers emerged triumphant in the finale of their race-to-two series for the bronze medal.
“With that last point, I was able to recall all that happened to our team this conference. I poured everything on that last spike,” said the teary-eyed Lacsina after Akari nailed another podium finish for the second consecutive conference.
PVL scores: Choco Mucho Flying Titans vs Akari Chargers (Battle for bronze – Game 3)
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Akari coach Taka Minowa, Eli Soyud, and Ivy Lacsina after winning bronze. #PVL2025 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/JIpOwSWSHU
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Akari wins its first All-Filipino Conference medal. #PVL2025 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/UkglQyBIKL
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ANOTHER PODIUM FINISH FOR THE CHARGERS!
- FINAL: Akari captures the bronze medal after sweeping Choco Mucho in Game 3, 25-15, 26-24, 26-24
- END OF SET 2: Akari 26, Choco Mucho 24. The Chargers take a 2-0 lead after Ivy Lacsina’s block and Cams Victoria’s ace
- END OF SET 1: Akari 25, Choco Mucho 15.
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PVL Finals: Creamline, Petro Gazz go at it for the last time
Creamline has built a long-running empire it swears to protect. Petro Gazz craves nothing less than to satisfy an urge.
One team will walk away with the PVL All-Filipino Conference title on Saturday, as the Cool Smashers and the Angels battle one final time in the high-stakes finale of their championship showdown.
Craving for this lone diadem that eluded them in the past, the Angels seemed ready to finally seize it by taking the series opener, only to squander the entire plan in a Game 2 five-setter that didn’t go their way.
PVL Finals Preview: Creamline vs Petro Gazz, Chapter V
MANILA, Philippines — For the fifth time in PVL history, Creamline and Petro Gazz collide in what is expected to be another classic best-of-three finals series for the 2024-25 All-Filipino Conference supremacy.
The two teams have forged most finals duels between two volleyball clubs with Creamline moving a series closer to its ‘drive for five’ with its seventh consecutive finals appearance and Petro Gazz looking at another shot at what has been an elusive All-Filipino title.
The Cool Smashers are gunning for their 11th title and fifth consecutive All-Filipino — probably the sweetest and most challenging one after a six-month tournament. But standing in their way are the Angels, who are playing their best season together yet and have the strongest lineup to challenge the reigning dynasty.
PVL All-Filipino Finals Schedule – Creamline vs Petro Gazz Game 3
April 12, Saturday – PhilSports Arena – Separate tickets
- 3pm – Choco Mucho Flying Titans vs Akari Chargers (bronze)
- 7pm – Petro Gazz Angels vs Creamline Cool Smashers