Tag: PVL
Creamline a win away from Grand Slam and 3rd straight PVL crown
Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL Invitational Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — The third time’s the charm, and Creamline could prove just that after getting another crack at an elusive Grand Slam in the Premier Volleyball League. Completing a PVL season sweep has evaded the Cool Smashers for the past couple of years but they…
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Trisha Tubu embraces pressure that comes with PVL award
Trisha Tubu during the PVL Reinforced Conference awarding ceremony.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Trisha Tubu believes her first PVL award–the Reinforced Conference Best Opposite Spiker–entails responsibility and pressure. But she is ready to embrace it as she and the Farm Fresh Foxies continue to grow together in the pros. When Farm Fresh team manager Kiara…
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Ablaze open withdrawal-hit PVL Invitationals with win
Kurashiki Ablaze beat Creamline Cool Smashers to rule PVL Invitational Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The PVL Invitational Conference may have lost some of its powerhouse local squads. Its powerhouse guest, though, is back and looking title-ready. Article continues after this advertisement Arriving just two days ago and admittedly playing through first-game jitters, the Ablaze steadied themselves…
Read MoreCool Smashers hammer Chargers for PVL Reinforced crown
It’s not like Creamline needed to polish its legacy with a crown won in style. Still, the Cool Smashers captured their ninth title by doing what 10 other teams failed to do in the PVL Reinforced Conference: Stop the Akari Chargers. Article continues after this advertisement And they did it without their top gunners, too.…
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Creamline sweeps Akari for Reinforced crown, 9th PVL title
Creamline Cool Smashers celebrate their ninth championship in the PVL after beating Akari Chargers for the Reinforced crown. They beat the Chargers in the PVL finals on Wednesday. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines –Creamline encountered virtually no fightback in securing a ninth overall championship after sweeping first-time finalist Akari, 25-15, 25-23, 25-17, in the PVL Reinforced…
Read MoreCreamline’s Bernadeth Pons named PVL Reinforced MVP
Creamline Cool Smashers’ star Bernadeth Pons in the PVL Reinforced Conference final against Akari Chargers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines — In the import-laden tournament, Creamline Cool Smashers’ Bernadeth Pons won her first-ever MVP award after emerging as the top local player of the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. MV-Pons — a campaign launched by Far Eastern…
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Creamline, Akari collide for all the PVL Reinforced marbles
Creamline Cool Smashers’ Erica Staunton in the PVL semifinals game against Cignal HD Spikers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net A day removed from having their “hearts tested,” the Creamline Cool Smashers take on a foe that no one in the PVL Reinforced Conference has been able to touch all tournament long. On the heels of the most memorable—also…
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Kurashiki Ablaze, Thai team spice up PVL Invitationals
FILE–Kurashiki Ablaze after winning the 2023 PVL Invitational Conference title. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion Kurashiki Ablaze of Japan and Thai club EST Cola battle the Reinforced Conference Final Four teams in the 2024 PVL Invitationals starting September 4. The league on Saturday announced the two guest teams for the third edition of…
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PVL: Akari ousts PLDT in controversial finish to advance to final
Oly Okaro and the Akari Chargers celebrate their PVL Reinforced semifinals win over PLDT High Speed Hitters. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Akari secured a first-ever finals appearance after surviving PLDT, 25-22, 18-25, 22-25, 26-24, 17-15, in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. Oly Okaro paved the way for the Chargers with her…
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2024 PVL Reinforced semis August 31
The PVL Reinforced Conference semifinals begin: Akari Chargers vs PLDT High Speed Hitters; Cignal HD Spikers vs Creamline Cool Smashers. –INQUIRER FILE PHOTOS/MARLO CUETO August 31, Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena 2:30pm – PLDT High Speed Hitters vs Akari Chargers 4:30pm – Creamline Cool Smashers vs Cignal HD Spikers MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The last four…
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