Cool Smashers, High Speed Hitters collide in PVL

Games Thursday

(FilOil Arena)

4 p.m. - Choco Mucho vs Cignal

6:30 p.m. - Creamline vs PLDT

MANILA, Philippines — Creamline sets out to reclaim the PVL All-Filipino Conference title it last won two years ago, while PLDT aims to notch its very first one in this same stage as they face off Thursday, February 5, at the FilOil Arena in San Juan City.

The Cool Smashers will come in with their first complete lineup in years highlighted by the return of beloved setter Jia de Guzman and power spiker Bernadeth Pons from national team duties, as well as Jema Galanza from injury.

They will battle at 6:30 p.m. the Manny V. Pangilinan-owned High Speed Hitters, who have kept the core that won them their first crowns — the PVL on Tour and Invitational — last year.

“We’re excited we’re complete again,” said Creamline captain Alyssa Valdez, who herself is now in full strength after battling various injuries the last couple of seasons.

Also expected to draw attention is the equally intriguing duel between Choco Mucho and Cignal at 4 p.m, with the winner seizing the early solo lead.

The Flying Titans seized an early share of the lead after edging the Akari Chargers, 25-17, 25-23, 25-20, in Saturday’s opener with the dynamic duo of Sisi Rondina and newly acquired Eya Laure wreaking the most damage.

Equally impressive were the Super Spikers, who overpowered the Galleries Tower Highrisers, 25-17, 25-14, 25-11, to jumpstart their campaign.