The Creamline Cool Smashers outplayed the Petro Gazz Angels in four sets, 24-26, 25-16, 25-16, 25-22, to take Game 1 in their best-of-three finals of 2019 PVL Reinforced Conference.
Kuttika Kaewpin led Creamline with 21 points off 18 attacks and 3 service aces on top of 16 digs for .
Ale Blanco and Alyssa Valdez added 18 and 16 points, respectively.
Janisa Johnson had 20 points spiked by two blocks, 18 excellent receptions, and 14 excellent digs in a losing effort for Petro Gazz.
Wilma Salas contributed 18 points, while Jeanette Panaga tallied four aces for 10 points.
Game 2 is on Sunday where the Cool Smashers look to clinch their third straight championship in the league.