MANILA, Philippines – In the semifinals of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference taking place at Philsports Arena in Pasig, Creamline takes on Cignal with a tough match in mind, wanting to continue its winning streak after losing to Chery Tiggo too recently.

This Holy Tuesday matchup between dominant teams looking to boost their semifinal hopes should be exciting. They are moving into the critical stage of the single tournament preliminary round, where each match is very important.

Creamline, PLDT, and Choco Mucho are tied for first place at 5 to 1. The Cool Smashers, who defeated the HD Spikers, are vying for the lone position. To create a three-way tie at the top, Cignal, who is alone in fourth with a 4-1 slate, is also hoping to win another game.
The main event, which is greatly anticipated, starts at 6 p.m. and promises a thrilling matchup between two of the league’s best teams, despite the seriousness of Holy Week. Fans are ready for a brutal matchup.

Petro Gazz vs Capital1 at 2:00 pm is one of the two other exciting matches that are anticipated to be quite exciting. The struggling Solar Spikers are favored against the eagerly anticipated Angels, who are looking to avenge their recent humiliation.

Chery Tiggo and Nxled get entangled in the 4 p.m. as they try to establish their dominance over one another. match. After a difficult season opener, the Chameleons are keen to make a statement, even though the Crossovers are riding high.

Despite Ivy Lacsina’s absence, Nxled coach Taka Minowa anticipates his players to play well in order to win back from their two-point performance in the Chameleons’ three-set loss to sister team Akari Chargers the previous week.

Even so, the Creamline vs. Cignal match will be the main attraction; both sides are coming off shutout wins after losing by identical scores of 0 to 3.

Once again led by Tots Carlos, Jema Galanza, Alyssa Valdez, Michele Gumabao, Bernadette Pons, and Pangs Panaga, the Cool Smashers will look to build on their thrilling 19-game winning streak, which included the 15 games they swept en route to winning the Second AFC title last year. The Crossovers ended the streak on March 16.

However, the HD Spikers also take pride in having a strong lineup that includes Roselyn Doria, Jovelyn Gonzaga, Ces Molina, Vanie Gandler, and Chin Basas.

In the meanwhile, every single game is streamed live on the Pilipinas Live app, the PVL’s official website (pvl.ph), One Sports, and free-to-air on One Sports+ in high definition. With worldwide reach is the recently launched free-to-air station, RPTV.

Meanwhile: Baron prospers at PLDT thanks to his relationship with Fajardo

The 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference elimination round matchup between Majoy Baron and Farm Fresh saw Baron put up a fantastic display.

With her impressive straight-set victory over the High-Speed Hitters, Baron—who stands five feet eleven inches tall—showcased her skills. Her performance highlighted the team’s achievements and her value.

Her contributions were crucial as PLDT defeated Farm Fresh with a score of 25 to 9, 25 to 13, 25 to 21 at the Ynares Center to win their third straight match.

With seven attacks, two blocks, and two aces in her great 11-point performance, Baron demonstrated her growth as a player on the court. Compared to her previous efforts, in which she averaged 5.6 points in the season’s first five games, this outstanding show represented a substantial improvement.

Baron highlighted how comfortable she was with starting setter Kim Fajardo and credited their collaboration for her progress for her easy transition into the High-Speed Hitters scheme.

Over the course of their time together at La Salle while playing for UAAP and F2 Logistics with the Philippine Super Liga as well as PVL, Baron and Fajardo have developed a close friendship that has lasted for more than ten years. With the dissolution of the Cargo Movers’ roster last year, they, along with teammate Kianna Dy, began a new chapter in their illustrious collaboration when they joined PLDT.

Beyond their camaraderie on the floor, Baron recognized the critical part that the head coach Rald Ricafort as well as the coaching staff played in leading PLDT to victory.