“Hindi na kami underdog”: Trisha Tubu declares new era for Farm Fresh after statement win over Creamline

The Farm Fresh Foxies continued to build momentum in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, delivering one of the most emphatic wins of the tournament so far with a four-set triumph over perennial contenders, the Creamline Cool Smashers.

In a high-energy clash at the Santa Rosa Sports Complex on Tuesday, March 17, the Foxies showcased both composure and firepower, taking down Creamline, 25-16, 25-22, 18-25, 25-23. The result not only snapped any lingering doubts about their consistency but also sent a clear message to the rest of the league: Farm Fresh is no longer content with being labeled as underdogs.

Leading the charge was Trisha Tubu, who delivered a dominant all-around performance with 22 points built on 16 attacks, five blocks, and one ace. Her presence at the net proved crucial, particularly in key stretches where the Foxies needed to halt Creamline’s runs. Supporting her was Royse Tubino, who erupted for a conference-high 18 points, consistently providing offensive spark.

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The Foxies also leaned on balanced contributions from Riri Meneses and Ces Molina, who chipped in 10 and eight points, respectively. More importantly, Farm Fresh imposed its will defensively, finishing with 14 blocks compared to Creamline’s eight—a decisive edge that underscored their growing confidence and discipline.

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Despite the strong showing, Tubu remained grounded in the postmatch press conference, emphasizing that the team’s rise has been a gradual process fueled by persistence and belief.

“Laging nasabi ng underdog kami pero siguro po this time, papunta na po kami doon sa goal namin. Onti-onti working on it po pero kita naman po sa mga performance namin na medyo kinakapos lang, pero nandoon po ‘yung grit,” Tubu said.

The victory marked Farm Fresh’s second straight win after a challenging stretch that saw them drop back-to-back five-set matches—games that exposed both their potential and their need for better closing execution. According to Tubu, those lessons are finally translating into results.

“Itong mga few games namin na magkasunod na panalo, doon po nakikita ‘yung ano kulang talaga. Hindi lang ‘yung grit namin, hindi lang ‘yung push, pero ‘yung tinatapos namin ‘yung game. So, I think eto na po ‘yung era ng Farm Fresh na palaban. Hindi lang ‘yung underdog,” she added.

With the win, the Foxies improved to a 4-4 record, drawing level with the Nxled Chameleons in the standings. More importantly, they now sit just one game behind both Creamline and the Akari Chargers in the race for the final two quarterfinal spots—tightening an already competitive playoff picture.

As the elimination round nears its conclusion, Farm Fresh finds itself in a pivotal position. Their next assignment comes against Akari on Saturday, March 21, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre, a matchup that could ultimately determine their postseason fate.

Riding the momentum of a statement victory and fueled by a growing sense of identity, the Foxies are no longer just chasing respect—they are positioning themselves as a legitimate threat in the conference.

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