Cignal, Creamline move a win away from PVL finals duel

Cignal and Creamline took care of their respective foes in the semifinals as they moved a win away from meeting in the championship stage of the 2022 PVL Open Conference on Friday at the FilOil Flying V Area in San Juan.

The HD Spikers outworked Petro Gazz in straight sets, 25-21, 25-23, 25-23, with middle blocker Riri Meneses and several veterans showing the way.

The 6-foot-1 Meneses tallied 14 points built on 11 attacks and three blocks while team captain and seasoned open spiker Rachel Anne Daquis contributed 11 markers as they went  1-0 in their best-of-three semifinal affair.

Ces Molina and Roselyn Doria were also pivotal in the sweep after they each notched 10 points while opposite hitter Angeli Araneta chipped in nine.

Meanwhile, Creamline showed no mercy after it edged sister team Choco Mucho in four sets, 25-18, 17-25, 25-19, 25-11 for a near return to the finals stage.

Tots Carlos paced the Cool Smashers with huge 26-point production built on 21 attacks, four aces, and a block.

Alyssa Valdez was also integral after the skipper finished with 17 points anchored on 13 attacks, two blocks, and two aces while also being effective on the other end with her 13 digs.

Game 2 for both series will be on Sunday with Cignal trying to finish off Petro Gazz at 6 p.m. while serving as the opening salvo will be the Creamline-Choco Mucho duel.

—MGP, GMA News