Tots Carlos sees silver lining in Creamline defeat vs. Choco Mucho

Manila Times - Nov 14, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Not all is lost for Tots Carlos, even after Creamline ended its seven-game winning streak over sister team Choco Mucho. As the more accomplished sister team with 11 Premier Volleyball League titles, Creamline holds a commanding 19-2 all-time record over Choco Mucho. The Cool Smashers needed to win over the Flying Titans to bolster their twice-to-beat advantage bid in the semifinals of the 2026-27 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference-Siklab Series. But the defeat led them to fall to a 4-2 win-loss record, tied with the Farm Fresh Foxies, trailing behind semis-bound Nxled (5-0). Carlos, the league’s three-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) shared that despite what was at stake with the loss, Creamline’s rhythm showed. “I think the team’s progress is showing; we’re starting to find our rhythm. Honestly, we’re happy with how we played. Of course it’s still a loss, but at the same time, our rhythm is getting better, and everyone really contributed,” Carlos, who made 13 points in a five-set heartache over Choco Mucho said in Filipino. With Choco Mucho holding a 2-1 set advantage, Creamline forced a decider. Both teams exchanged blows in the fifth frame, but Choco Mucho Eya Laure proved to be handy in the clutch, as she...

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