So far, so good for Cool Smashers

Close to perfection.

This was how, in a nutshell, Jema Galanza described her season so far after powering Creamline to a 25-22, 25-20, 30-32, 25-20 victory over sister team Choco Mucho Tuesday night and straight to the top alongside Cignal in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.

Galanza erupted for a season-high 24 points she laced with 22 kills as the Cool Smashers claimed their third straight victory and joint first with the HD Spikers.

“Nagpapasalamat ako sa sarili ko na kumakapit ako,” said Galanza. “Pero nagsisimula pa lang season, hindi pa ito time na expect perfect o flawless game ko. Marami pa mangyayari dahil for sure mag-aadjust pa kalaban.”

Galanza has been carrying the fight for the proud franchise that is seeking a breakthrough five-peat feat and 11th championship with an average of a team-best 17 points a game.

Making it more impressive was Galanza’s defensive magnificence as she had piled norms of seven digs and eight receptions, both team highs.

Michele Gumabao also sizzled with 22 points on the same night Tots Carlos was rested due to load management.

And Creamline could afford resting players as it boasts the league’s deepest roster that includes returning team captain Alyssa Valdez.

“Mahaba pa conference. Safety ng players ang priority. Totally healthy naman si Tots, pinahinga lang talaga namin,” said Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses.

“Maraming mangyayaring tulad nito pero sa ibang games andyan naman si Tots.”