PVL: Bea de Leon, Denden Revilla grateful for Ateneo reunion in Creamline
Bea de Leon and Denden Lazaro-Revilla of the Creamline Cool Smashers. Photos from PVL Media Bureau
MANILA – Ateneo de Manila University once owned the collegiate volleyball scene with a dominant sweep of UAAP Season 77.
Some of its members, also propelled to fame for their exceptional performances, were Alyssa Valdez, Denden Lazaro-Revilla, Bea de Leon, and Ella de Jesus.
Nine years later, here they are, teamed up at the professional level in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) with defending champions Creamline Cool Smashers — and it is something that felt surreal, said Revilla.
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“Ako, I never thought na makakapaglaro pa ‘ko with them. So I’m really grateful to be a part of this team. Winelcome nila ko and I was given an opportunity to be a part of this team,” Revilla said after Creamline grabbed a 25-22, 21-25, 25-22, 25-19 victory against Akari on Thursday.
Integration in the team went smoothly as they knew each other well, said Revilla, who also had 11 excellent receptions in her Creamline debut.
“It’s just so easy to integrate myself because they know me so well, kaya nagta-translate din siya sa laro on the floor,” she said.
Likewise, De Leon said she felt confident on the floor as she shared the court with her former seniors.
“Well, same lang din kay Ate Den na di ko rin akalain na makakapagsama-sama pa ulit kami, pero ‘yun, kampante siya sa feeling ko kasi alam ko na kahit ano’ng mangyari may sasalo sa ‘kin. Pagtingin mo sa–kahit sa court, andiyan naman si Ate Ly (Alyssa Valdez), si Ate Els (Ella de Jesus) nasa likod mo lang (kasi) defender. Napakagaan sa loob ko na nandyan lang sila, lahat ng seniors ko noon,” said De Leon.
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