The Creamline Cool Smashers begin their PVL on Tour journey with a showdown against the Capital1 Solar Spikers in Vigan City.
The Creamline Cool Smashers aim to bounce back from their runner-up finish in the All-Filipino Conference as they open their PVL on Tour campaign against the Capital1 Solar Spikers at the Chavit Coliseum in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur on Sunday, June 22.
Still anchored by longtime stars Alyssa Valdez, Jema Galanza, and Michele Gumabao, Creamline looks to start strong as the Cool Smasgers welcome their rookies, Sheena Toring of National University and Nica Celis of the University of the Philippines.
The two middle blockers are expected to help fill in any void left by the team in its middle blocker position.
Creamline is expected to be one of the heavy favorites in the tournament due to its battle-tested core and deep bench.
Head coach Sherwin Meneses will continue to steer the Cool Smashers, who will also rely on setter Kyle Negrito and libero Aleiah Torres as they test their new combinations against a retooled Capital1 squad.
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The PVL on Tour marks the league’s first-ever official provincial circuit, bringing volleyball action closer to fans in regions outside Metro Manila.
Creamline will open its campaign against Capital1 at 6:30 p.m.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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