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Creamline outhustles Cignal, completes rare Grand Slam feat
The Creamline Cool Smashers have made history by becoming the Premier Volleyball League's first-ever Grand Slam champions after winning the 2024 Invitational Conference.
They achieved this rare feat by defeating the Cignal HD Spikers in a thrilling five-set title showdown with a score of 21-25, 25-17, 20-25, 26-24, 15-13.
This victory completes Creamline's sweep of all PVL crowns in the 2024 season, following their wins in the All-Filipino Conference and Reinforced Conference.
The Invitational Conference championship marks Creamline's 10th PVL crown overall and their second Invitational crown.
Erica Staunton led Creamline with 29 points, including crucial kills late in the fourth set and a pivotal rally in the final frame.
Bernadeth Pons contributed 27 points, and Pangs Panaga chipped in 11 points.
Kyle Negrito was named the Finals MVP for the Invitational Conference.
Earlier, Kurashiki Ablaze secured the bronze medal by defeating Est Cola.
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The Creamline Cool Smashers secured their 10th PVL championship by defeating the Cignal HD Spikers in a thrilling five-set match, 21-25, 25-17, 20-25, 26-24, 15-13, to also complete a first-ever PVL Grand Slam.
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The Creamline Cool Smashers secured their ninth PVL title by defeating the Akari Chargers in three straight sets in the 2024 Reinforced Conference knockout final.
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Jema Galanza has returned to the Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL Invitational Conference, contributing 13 points in their dominant 25-15, 25-13, 25-19 win over the Farm Fresh Foxies.
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Cignal secured a spot in the PVL Invitational finals by defeating guest team Kurashiki Ablaze in a grueling five-set match, with the final score being 25-23, 19-25, 25-23, 22-25, 15-11.
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Michele Gumabao of Creamline was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference, making her the oldest player in league history to win the award at 32 years old.
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