The Creamline Cool Smashers will rely on their championship-tested core to overcome the unbeaten PLDT High Speed Hitters in an exciting PVL on Tour semifinals clash.
The Creamline Cool Smashers face their stiffest challenge yet as they go head-to-head with the undefeated PLDT High Speed Hitters in the PVL on Tour semifinals on Tuesday, August 12, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.
Backed by the veteran leadership of Michele Gumabao and Alyssa Valdez, the Cool Smashers remain one of the league’s most dangerous squads despite a pair of rare preseason setbacks.
Setter Kyle Negrito continues to run the offense with precision, while middle blocker Pangs Panaga anchors the net defense as Creamline banks on its championship-tested core.
Gumabao’s scoring touch and the all-around game of Valdez and Jema Galanza have been key to the Cool Smashers’ run, while their depth and chemistry allow them to weather any lineup adjustments.
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Against a PLDT side boasting the league’s top blocking corps and a balanced scoring attack, Creamline will need to bring its trademark composure and execution to return to the finals stage for the eighth straight conference.
The semifinal clash between Creamline and PLDT is set for 6:30 p.m.
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(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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