Jema Galanza and the Creamline Cool Smashers are one win away from defending their PVL crown and securing the historic five-peat in the All-Filipino Conference.
With one game left, Jema Galanza is ready to give it her all.
The Creamline Cool Smashers are heading into winner-take-all Game 3 against the Petro Gazz Angels in the 2024–25 PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Saturday, April 12.
Galanza, who finished with 13 points in Creamline’s hard-fought five-set win in Game 2 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, made it clear that she and her team are ready to give everything they’ve got to defend their crown.
“Sinabi lang talaga namin na kaya namin ’to, na hindi kami papayag na matatapos ’tong season na hindi nakukuha ’yung championship,” Galanza said during the post-game press conference.
While it wasn’t her highest-scoring outing, Galanza’s steady presence and timely hits were crucial in extending the series--including the match-winning service ace.
For her, just being able to contribute significantly again was already a meaningful step, especially after being limited in the semifinals due to a right thumb injury.
“Masaya ako na nakalaro nang matagal. Malaking bagay talaga ’yung tiwala ng team, lalo na ni Coach She sa akin. Kaya kailangan ko lang gawin ’yung trabaho ko,” she said.
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With everything on the line this Saturday, Galanza said there’s no time for doubt—only focus and fight.
“Isang laro na lang, isang kalaban na lang. So wala nang ibang iisipin kundi gawin ’yung trabaho. Focus lang talaga kami. Io-all out na namin lahat,” she said.
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Galanza also acknowledged the emotional weight this season carried—from the grind of the elimination round to the adversity Creamline faced on and off the court.
“Sa haba ng season, sa dami ng challenges na dinaanan namin, ayaw na lang talaga naming masayang lahat ng pagod. Kaya ngayon, last game na, ibibigay na namin lahat ng lakas na kaya namin,” Galanza shared.
“Ito na siguro ’yung pinakamabigat na Finals experience namin. Kaya kung mag-champion kami, ito ’yung pinakamasarap. So ie-enjoy namin lahat ng pressure, lahat ng laban—kasi ito ’yung moment na hindi na mauulit,” she ended.