Talent-stacked Cool Smashers thriving in all-to-play Siklab format

Inquirer.net - Oct 18, 2026

Parading a full-force roster brings out the best in every member of the Creamline Cool Smashers, as the healthy competition within their team has led them to a good start in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Conference. Creamline bounced back from a slow start on Sunday to trounce Galeries Tower, 27-29, 25-18, 25-19, 25-18, and

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