The Creamline Cool Smashers aim to extend their winning streak against the Nxled Chameleons, while the Akari Chargers face the Capital1 Solar Spikers in a key twin bill in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
The race for positioning in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference continues with two key matches set on Saturday, March 7, at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.
The opener at 4:00 p.m. features Creamline battling Nxled, with the Cool Smashers looking to extend their winning run while the Chameleons seek to halt a recent slide.
After dropping their opening match to PLDT High Speed Hitters, the 10-time PVL champion Cool Smashers have regained their form, stringing together four consecutive victories.
Creamline defeated the Choco Mucho Flying Titans and ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in four sets, before sweeping the Capital1 Solar Spikers and the Galeries Tower Highrisers.
The Cool Smashers continue to lean on their experienced core led by setter Jia de Guzman, with Bernadeth Pons, Jema Galanza, Tots Carlos, Pangs Panaga, and Alyssa Valdez providing steady production on both ends of the floor.
The Chameleons, meanwhile, hope to rediscover the rhythm that fueled their strong start.
Nxled opened the conference with three straight victories but has since absorbed a string of setbacks that pushed the team down the standings.
Despite the recent losses, the Chameleons remain a dangerous squad behind Brooke Van Sickle and MJ Phillips, supported by Myla Pablo, Jonah Sabete, Chiara Permentilla, EJ Laure, Aduke Ogunsanya, Aby Maraño, and setter Jules Tolentino.
In the 6:30 p.m. main game, the Akari Chargers face the Capital1 Solar Spikers in a clash between two teams coming off morale-boosting wins.
The Chargers stunned the league-leading Cignal Super Spikers in a dramatic five-set thriller, while the Solar Spikers halted the surge of the Farm Fresh Foxies in another grueling five-set contest.
Akari will again rely on Ivy Lacsina, Grethcel Soltones, Fifi Sharma, Ced Domingo, and Eli Soyud as it looks to stretch its winning run.
Capital1 counters with league scoring leader Bella Belen, backed by Sydney Niegos, Shaya Adorador, Pauline Gaston, Cherry Nunag, and France Ronquillo as the Solar Spikers aim to sustain their momentum.
With the elimination round entering its final stretch, both matches carry added significance as teams continue their push toward the Qualifying Round.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo/One Sports)
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