Creamline’s Alyssa Valdez named PVL Player of the Week for March 17 to 21

The Creamline Cool Smashers have made a strong start to the ongoing 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, winning six of their nine games to secure third place in the standings.

Their most recent victory came against the Cignal Super Spikers in a thrilling five-set match at the FilOil Centre on Saturday, March 21. After dropping the first two sets, 19-25 and 20-25, Creamline bounced back, winning the next two 25-15 and 28-26 before edging Cignal 18-16 in the decider.

Central to the comeback was captain and star player Alyssa Valdez, who delivered a vintage performance that reminded fans why she remains one of the league’s elite. Valdez finished with a triple-double of 22 points, 13 receptions, and 13 digs, leading her team from the front in the absence of fellow stars Jema Galanza and Bernadeth Pons.

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This was a welcome return to form for the 32-year-old, who had struggled in recent games, averaging just 3.57 points in Creamline’s previous seven matches. Her stellar showing earned her first-ever PVL Press Corps Player of the Week in the league’s professional era for March 17-21. She outshone strong contenders including Royse Tubino (Farm Fresh Foxies), Trisha Tubu (Farm Fresh Foxies), Eli Soyud (Akari Chargers), Brooke Van Sickle (Nxled Chameleons), and Sisi Rondina (Choco Mucho Flying Titans).

Reflecting on her performance, Valdez emphasized effort and team spirit over personal accolades.

Creamline veteran Alyssa Valdez emphasized that the team leaned on its experience to close out the Cignal Super Spikers.

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“Honestly, what was on my mind was: we are already here, so we are going to fight for it. Wherever this takes us, we will be thankful to the Lord. There’s something different when you give everything, your full effort, and fight all the way,” Valdez said.

She added: “That’s really all I was thinking about. I didn’t even remember the score. I even had to ask what the last point was because I didn’t realize the game was already over. When you’re in the moment, you’re just focused on finishing strong.”

Valdez’s leadership extends beyond scoring. Widely regarded as the most popular volleyball player in the Philippines, she is credited with helping bring the sport into the mainstream. Yet for her, it is always about the team.

“I think every game, it’s more of a reminder for myself and for the team that we are still here. If there’s something to motivate myself, it’s honestly hard to always rely on thinking about other people. So now, I remind myself that I’m still capable. I will just do my part in practice, and when I’m needed, I’ll step up and help,” Valdez explained.

Creamline will look to maintain their momentum when they face Cignal again in the qualifying round on Thursday, March 26, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The winner will advance directly to the semifinals, while the losing team will face a lower-bracket opponent for another chance to progress.

With Valdez leading the charge, the Cool Smashers are proving that experience, determination, and resilience remain their keys to success in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference.

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