Pons, Carlos lead Creamline to sixth win in row

MANILA, Philippines — Creamline showed great resolve in a 25-12, 25-21, 25-19 victory over Nxled yesterday that stretched its amazing immaculate run to six in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena.

Bernadeth Pons and Tots Carlos served as the Cool Smashers’ battering rams by firing 13 and 10 points, respectively, in just two sets of playing time, helping seal the mighty club’s sixth win in a row.

“Bawal mag-relax,” said Creamline setter Kyle Negrito, who was the only player in the team to play all three frames and ended up with 15 excellent sets while chipping in three hits.

The franchise, which is eyeing a record 11th championship, had the luxury of utilizing all its 14 players on the floor including team captain Alyssa Valdez, who scattered seven points.

“Masaya ako nagde-deliver lagi players namin pag pinapasok sila na magagamit namin sa future games na makalaro lahat ng players,” said Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses.

Negrito said she felt the eagerness of her teammates to help in the cause.

“Sarap ng feeling na lahat ng spikers gustong makakuha ng bola, pumalo at maka-contribute,” she said.

The Chameleons sputtered to 0-8.

Although the defending champions completed the match in one hour and 27 minutes, they faced some tense moments in the third set. Trailing 15-18, Creamline banked on two crucial challenges to swing the momentum in their favor.

A successful net fault challenge cut the deficit to 17-18, and another ball-in/out challenge after Tots Carlos’ long hit tied it at 18.