Creamline’s Bench Trio Shines in PVL Finals
Ever ready to answer the call of duty, Creamline’s bench core of Bernadeth Pons, Michele Gumabao, and Bea de Leon all deliver and outhustle top-heavy Choco Mucho in the PVL finals Game 1.
Creamline’s Resilience on Display
Time and again, Creamline has proved it can get itself out of any sticky situation in the PVL and come out shining on the other side. The circumstances were no different as the Cool Smashers bucked a tight first set loss, repeatedly staged comebacks in the second to fourth frames, and earned their way to a 24-26, 25-20, 25-21, 25-15 win over much-improved sister team Choco Mucho.
Impact of Creamline’s Bench Players
Already boasting a formidable starting six with a collection of seven combined MVP awards, Creamline also deployed its bench to great effect. Players like Bea de Leon (11 points, 5 blocks), Bernadeth Pons (8 points), and Michele Gumabao (7 points) injected timely energy against the Flying Titans. The collective mindset and readiness instilled by coach Sherwin Meneses played a crucial role in their performance.
Choco Mucho’s Acknowledgement
Even Choco Mucho head coach Dante Alinsunurin acknowledged Creamline’s depth and utilization of their players. He praised Creamline’s ability to maximize their bench strength in championship runs, highlighting the challenge his team faces in matching their combined firepower.
Looking Ahead to Game 2
Choco Mucho will have two days of training to figure out how to match Creamline’s combined firepower as the finals Game 2 beckons on Sunday, May 12, 6 pm, still at the Araneta Coliseum.
