MANILA, Philippines – With a tight victory over a tenacious Farm Fresh team, the reigning champion Creamline Cool Smashers extended their winning run to 16 games in the exciting opening match of the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.

As one of the Cool Smashers’ most impressive players, Tots Carlos commended Farm Fresh for their strong defense and well-thought-out offensive tactics while acknowledging their tireless work ethic.
“Farm Fresh executed a brilliant performance. They were defending and attacking with skill. They executed fast plays and combinations,” said Carlos following the spirited victory last Saturday.

After 45 minutes of heated play, Creamline led 24 to 22 in the opening set, but Farm Fresh mounted a stunning comeback and stole the set with an Alyssa Bertolano ace.

After losing the opening set, Creamline took charge of the next few games and won 34 to 36, 25 to 23, 25 to 22, and 25 to 15. After evaluating their performance, Carlos emphasized the necessity of correcting mistakes and emphasized the significance of grasping the fundamentals and remaining in charge of the game in all its facets.

Carlos was able to relate to the coach’s instructions to keep control over a variety of skills, including passing, spiking, and even emotions. She emphasized the team’s dedication to progress and noted that in order to avoid such difficulties in subsequent games, issues must be handled more skillfully.
Carlos praised Farm Fresh’s defensive capabilities, but she also pointed out that Creamline needs to improve its fundamentals and quickly adapt to various game scenarios.

Even though they won, the Cool Smashers understand that they must keep getting better as they compete in the All-Filipino Conference.

Meanwhile, For her “new family,” Dawn Catindig will sacrifice everything.

After an amazing seven-year tenure with F2 Logistics, Dawn Catindig is starting a new chapter in her volleyball career and expressed thanks for finding a new home in Cignal.

The decorated libero, who has won a lot of championships, signed on with the HD Spikers in the off-season, embarking on an exciting new adventure.

After F2 Logistics decided to reorganize its Premier Volleyball League squad in order to focus on its grassroots program, Catindig made the switch to Cignal.

The libero, who is renowned for her extraordinary abilities, welcomed the shift and expressed her gratitude with open arms.

On Saturday night, Catindig made her PVL debut with Cignal against Akari. She was a major defensive player for the HD Spikers, helping them win a thrilling match at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with scores of 21 to 25, 25 to 18, 25 to 12, and 25 to 18.

The former PVL Best Libero showcased her abilities with an astounding total of 22 good digs and 11 outstanding receptions, and she was a major contributor to Cignal’s All-Filipino Conference victory.
The veteran of Cignal, Jovelyn Gonzaga, was also commended by the libero for his wisdom.

Gonzaga’s leadership was commended by Catindig, particularly the way she inspired the squad following a set defeat against the Chargers.