Cool Smashers in lopsided win over Cignal gals

• Published date: 09 February 2023
• Publication title: Business Mirror

CREAMLINE put up a stellar performance to dispose of a badly-outclassed Cignal side, 25-16, 25-21, 25-15, for its second straight victory in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Filoil Ecooil Center in San Juan City Thursday.

The 78-minute victory came on the heels of the Cool Smashers' 25-18, 25-20, 25-22 ripping of arch rival Petro Gazz Angels in last weekend's inaugurals, underscoring their readiness to defend the championship and put in motion a grand slam bid that failed in the Reinforced Conference late last year.

'We're just doing what we've been doing in training for-play our best and not rush things up,' said Jema Galanza, who delivered 13 kills to lead Creamline's fiery assault and clinch the player of the game honors. 'We also try to correct our mistakes quickly.'

Michele Gumabao topscored for the team with 14 points while Tots Carlos matched Galanza's output and middles Ced Domingo and Pangs Panaga combined for 16 points.

But the high-flying Galanza provided the highlight plays with her stinging spikes to perk up what turned out as a lopsided duel.

'I hope to stay consistent and help provide the leadership and more importantly, improve communication (inside the court),' said the former...