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Cool Smashers confident with Staunton on board

Incoming Creamline import Erica Staunton. Photo from Northeastern University AthleticsIncoming Creamline import Erica Staunton. Photo from Northeastern University Athletics

MANILA — The Creamline Cool Smashers are confident that they have found the right import for their campaign in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference.

American reinforcement Erica Staunton is the ideal fit for the Cool Smashers, says Creamline captain Alyssa Valdez.

“Erica truly complements our team in character, attitude and playing style,” said Valdez. “For me, it’s clear that she perfectly fits our system.”

The former league MVP also expressed her excitement about teaming up with the 23-year-old spiker, confident that Staunton will play a pivotal role in their quest to reclaim the Reinforced Conference title, which they won in 2018.

Petro Gazz clinched the crown in 2019 and retained it in 2022 post-pandemic. There was no Reinforced Conference last year.

With Staunton in their ranks, the Cool Smashers are eager to pursue a third consecutive championship after sweeping the last two All-Filipino crowns.

“We’re excited to see her contribute and help the team. She’s a joy to be around both on and off the court,” Valdez added.

Staunton spent her first four college years at Northeastern University Huskies, joining the prestigious 1,000 Kill Club. The two-time All-CAA member then earned her Master’s degree at the University of Georgia, playing her final year with the Bulldogs.

According to Creamline head coach Sherwin Meneses, the 6-foot-1 Staunton has blended well with the team during their build-up for the import-laced conference.

“So far, the adjustment has been excellent. The time given to us to integrate our import has been fruitful. Now, we’re just waiting for the game results,” said Meneses.

Staunton is expected to bolster the Cool Smashers’ offensive arsenal and make up for the absence of versatile wing spiker Jema Galanza, who is committed to Alas Pilipinas.

Creamline will open their campaign on Tuesday against the PLDT High Speed Hitters in the 6 p.m. main of a triple-header at the Philsports Arena in Pasig.

Galeries Tower and Nxled kick off hostilities at 2 p.m. while Chery Tiggo and Farm Fresh mix it up at 4 p.m.

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