MANILA, Philippines—Expect intense competition from the get-go as crossover matches banner the opening of the Premier Volleyball League’s first professional season Saturday.
Creamline, which won three titles in the PVL, will take on Sta. Lucia, which previously played in the Philippine Superliga, in the headlinerpitting collegiate rivals Alyssa Valdez and Mika Reyes in their first matchup since the UAAP.
“We’re very excited since this is the longest that we’ve been away from the competition, and from volleyball in general,” said Creamline setter Jia Morado.
“I think the last few months of preparations have been very brutal not just on us but for everyone who are really goi…
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