Creamline rewrote the annals of women\u2019s volleyball history in epic fashion, hacking out a gripping five-set escape that left Choco Mucho shattered in its wake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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With a deafening roar from the crowd of 23,162 filling the hallowed halls of the Smart Araneta Coliseum late Sunday night, the Cool Smashers surged triumphantly over the Flying Titans, 20-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11, claiming their third straight All-Filipino Conference crown and solidifying their reign with an eighth championship in the Premier Volleyball League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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But it was far from an easy victory for the Cool Smashers, especially after finding themselves trailing, 1-2, in sets. Yet, drawing upon their wealth of experience, unwavering poise and championship pedigree, they once again demonstrated their resilience and determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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As white confetti showered the court, the Cool Smashers erupted into ecstatic celebration, their fans echoing their jubilation from the sidelines to the highest reaches of the coliseum, a fitting tribute to the continued dominance of a team forged and hardened by numerous championships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In stark contrast, the Flying Titans seemed to buckle under the intense pressure of the high-stakes encounter. Despite mounting a spirited comeback, led by the troika of Sisi Rondina, Royse Tubino and Cherry Nunag, narrowing the gap to 11-12 in the fifth, they faltered as the Cool Smashers surged ahead, spiked by Bernadette Pons\u2019 clutch back-to-back hits that brought them to match point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Alyssa Valdez\u2019s loaded serve in the ensuing play proved too much for the Choco Mucho defense to handle, resulting in an overset from Deanna Wong, followed by a decisive putaway from Bea de Leon, igniting a raucous celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It was a poignant moment for the former Choco Mucho middle blocker, who savored her first league championship, falling to the floor in sheer elation after her title-clinching play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Coach Sherwin Meneses was quick to deflect the praise onto his players, commending their unwavering commitment and tireless dedication during training sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cOur players give 110 percent in training, never tiring even during our three-our sessions. The game is always there and it\u2019s all thanks to the players, not us coaches,\u201d said Meneses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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He emphasized the importance of teamwork, attributing their success to the collective effort of every member of the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cIt\u2019s all about teamwork, everyone plays a part. Whatever one does, everyone else follows suit,\u201d he added, reflecting on his effective utilization of player substitutions throughout the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Jema Galanza, who delivered a stellar performance reminiscent of her heroics in Game One which they won in four, shared the credit with her teammates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cI can see in the eyes of my teammates the determination to win this game,\u201d she said, undeterred even when their team fell behind in sets, 1-2. \u201cWe\u2019re here, and we\u2019ll fight until the end.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cIt\u2019s truly an overwhelming feeling because we never expected to make it to the finals. Actually, we struggled even in the semifinals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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