More than her skills, Aleiah Torres is bringing in her coach’s wisdom from Canada when she joins the Creamline Cool Smashers in the Premier Volleyball League. Having been selected 12 th in the first round by the multi-titled squad, the Fil-foreign libero is embracing the pressure and...
Volleyball superstar Alyssa Valdez couldn’t hide being awestruck with the quality of players selected in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League Rookie Draft held Monday night, July 8, at the Novotel in Cubao. The Creamline Cool Smashers veteran spiker said the draft turnout showcased players with an...
For heavy hitter Alyssa Valdez, the Philippines’ successful hosting of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) men’s tournament became a solid proof of the present shift from being a long-time basketball-crazed nation to an obvious volleyball country. Alyssa Valdez (PVL Media) The...
Creamline reaffirmed its mastery over sister team Choco Mucho with a convincing 25-17, 25-22, 25-19 victory on Thursday night, April 18, to strengthen its semifinal bid in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the jam packed Smart Araneta Coliseum. Creamline's win ties them with...
Shaken by Nxled’s gritty but unsuccessful effort in the first set, Creamline unleashed its full strength in the next but needed to withstand another strong challenge by the Chameleons in the third before claiming a hard-fought 25-22, 25-12, 25-20 victory in the Premier Volleyball League...
For their dedication, discipline, passion and commitment to excellence in their respective sports, Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Hidylin Diaz-Naranjo leads four others who will be recognized during the 1st Women in Sports Awards on Wednesday, March, 20, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Tokyo...
Alyssa Valdez couldn’t hide her excitement getting reunited with former teammate Bea De Leon as the Creamline Cool Smashers aim for more glory in the Premier Volleyball League. Former Ateneo teammates Bea De Leon, left, and Alyssa Valdez are now playing for the Creamline Cool Smashers in the...
Volleyball star Alyssa Valdez is determined to keep her career record on track following Creamline’s seventh overall title run in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Second All-Filipino last week. The 30-year-old spiker, who has been with the Cool Smashers since their inception in the...
For their 10th head-to-head match, Creamline came out the better side in their finals sister act. The defending champions Cool Smashers captured their third straight All-Filipino title in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) with a thrilling 22-25, 25-20, 29-27, 24-26, 15-12 win over the...
The Creamline Cool Smashers remain optimistic of their chances in the upcoming Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference starting this weekend even without their veteran setter Jia De Guzman. Creamline Cool Smashers' Alyssa Valdez. “We’re missing Jia on and off the court,...
Alyssa Valdez reset her conference-high mark after helping defending champion Creamline escape F2 Logistics in five sets, 12-25, 25-15, 23-25, 30-28, 15-7, in the semifinals of the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference on Thursday night, July 20, at the Philsports Arena in...
Creamline downed Akari, 25-19, 24-26, 26-24, 25-19, to sweep its elimination-round campaign in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference on Saturday, July 15, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. *Alyssa Valdez continues her strong showing as Creamline sweeps its elims...