TWO powerhouse squads — the Creamline Cool Smashers and the Nxled Chameleons — look to secure their second consecutive victories as they take on their respective opponents in the 2026-27 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference-Siklab Series on Saturday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.
Action begins at 1 p.m. with Farm Fresh facing Nxled, followed by a Spikers’ Turf match between the AEP Cabstars and Far Eastern University at 3:30 p.m., before Creamline and Galeries clash in the 6 p.m. main fixture.
Creamline opened the new All-Filipino Conference in dominant fashion after sweeping the Akari Chargers, 25-18, 25-21, 25-18, last Saturday at the SM Seaside Cebu Arena. The league’s 11-time champions flaunted a complete and loaded lineup with veterans Alyssa Valdez, Jema Galanza, Jia de Guzman, Michele Gumabao, and Tots Carlos all healthy to play, eyeing another title for the franchise’s collection.
The reigning 2025-26 All-Filipino Conference champions banked on Galanza, who led the opening-day victory with 16 points, eight excellent digs, and 14 excellent receptions. De Guzman served as the team’s main setter, orchestrating 16 excellent sets to activate Pangs Panaga, Gumabao, and Ishie Lalongisip, who chipped in seven, six, and five points, respectively.
With the Cool Smashers displaying their caliber early, Galanza shared what playing in the PVL’s 10th anniversary means to her. “We enjoyed the game. And we are really grateful, so we will continue to work hard and not waste any opportunities, and we aim to be more consistent. Of course to be healthy too,” Galanza said in Filipino.
However, Creamline must brace for a fortified Galeries squad looking for its first win of the conference. The Highrisers fell in straight sets against Farm Fresh, though Erika Jin Deloria posted a promising performance with 10 points and 10 excellent receptions. Galeries will need strong support from Jean Asis and Aiza Pontillas if they hope to upset the Cool Smashers.
Before the Galeries and Creamline clash, a Trisha Tubu and Ces Molina-led Farm Fresh side aims to notch another win, though they must first get past a tough Nxled lineup.
Nxled started its conference on a high note by sweeping the PLDT High Speed Hitters 25-16, 25-20, 25-18, with Van Sickle leading the charge with 11 points. Van Sickle, who missed the PVL On Tour while nursing an injury, proved fully recovered as she showcased her scoring prowess. The league’s three-time Most Valuable Player was backed by Jacq Acuña with nine points and Jonah Sabete with seven.
The winner of the Farm Fresh and Nxled match will gain an early advantage in the marathon seven-month conference of the PVL.
