PVL: Michele Gumabao powers Creamline previous Cignal in Batangas

Creamline’s Michele Gumabao towards Cignal within the PVL All-Filipino Convention in Batangas.–PVL PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — Michele Gumabao led the best way to tow undermanned Creamline previous Cignal, 25-20, 25-20, 25-16, within the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Convention on Saturday in entrance of 4,000 followers at Batangas Metropolis Sports activities Heart.

Gumabao unleashed 20 factors in her second straight begin for the Cool Smashers sans eight-time Finest Setter Jia De Guzman as a consequence of her Japan V.League stint and center blocker Ced Domingo, who is ready to hitch a Thai membership quickly. Kyla Atienza was additionally out with an undisclosed harm.

After enjoying sparingly within the opener of Creamline’s four-set win over Choco Mucho, reigning MVP Tots Carlos, chipped in 10 factors on prime of eight digs and eight receptions to assist out libero Ella De Jesus, who had 10 digs instead of Atienza.

Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses expressed the crew’s full help of Domingo in her upcoming Thailand stint.

“We’re very supportive similar to what we felt for Jia. It’s an incredible alternative for our gamers to play overseas and we gained’t cease them,” stated Meneses in Filipino.

“Our crew is all about our system not as particular person gamers. If you apply and research the system, you possibly can lead our crew.”

Creamline setter Kyle Negrito celebrates.–PVL PHOTO

Kyle Negrito had 13 wonderful units as Jeanette Panaga chipped in seven factors together with two blocks and two aces that sparked Creamline’s comeback from a 12-15 deficit within the second set, the place the Cool Smashers unleashed eight straight factors to achieve a 20-15 benefit.

Alyssa Valdez continued to see restricted motion, showing solely within the second set and scoring three factors together with the final two hits within the body.

“I feel it was a superb sport for us as a result of everybody contributed and led the crew realizing that Cignal is a powerful crew,” stated Meneses. “We virtually can’t hear one another due to this good crowd. However our familiarity turned our benefit.”

Creamline grabbed an early share of the lead with Petro Gazz and Chery Tiggo with equivalent 2-0 information and handed Cignal’s first defeat. The HD Spikers (1-1) slid to a quadruple tie with Choco Mucho, Akari, and PLDT.

Meneses assured Atienza’s return once they eye their third straight win towards the winless Gerflor Defenders (0-2) on Thursday at Ynares Heart Antipolo.

Invitationals MVP Ces Molina carried the HD Spikers with 17 factors, whereas Vanie Gandler and returning Jov Gonzaga had six factors every as they proceed to overlook Rachel Anne Daquis, who’s within the US for a training camp.

Cignal battles Choco Mucho additionally on Thursday.