After a grueling showdown that saw their 19-game winning streak snapped by Chery Tiggo, the Creamline Cool Smashers found themselves at a crossroads.
But within the confines of their locker room, amidst the echoes of their first loss in nearly eight months, there was a beacon of hope - Coach Sherwin Meneses.
Meneses, with an unwavering optimism, stood before his team, the pain of defeat etched on their faces, and uttered words that would reverberate through their souls.
"I'm excited to see how we bounce back," he proclaimed.
Those words, etched in Tots Carlos' memory, became the catalyst for the Cool Smashers' resurgence.
Fast forward to Thursday's clash against Capital1, and Creamline emerged with a vengeance.
With a dominating performance, they swept aside their opponents with a resounding 25-18, 25-14, 25-15 victory, reclaiming their stride and securing the solo lead in the standings with a 5-1 record.
For Meneses, it was not just about the win, but the manner in which they reclaimed their momentum.
"Today's win signifies our recovery from our previous loss. What matters most is our continuous improvement with every game," he shared.
Leading the charge was Tots Carlos, whose stellar performance with 14 points underscored her unwavering belief in the team's resilience.
Reflecting on their journey, she emphasized the unity and relentless effort that propelled them forward.
"We knew we wouldn't let our game slip. We knew Coach and our teammates would support us," she affirmed.
In the aftermath of defeat, the Cool Smashers found solace in unity and a return to their core values.
Carlos acknowledged the team's commitment to Meneses' system, recognizing their brief deviation during their loss to Chery Tiggo.
"We went back to basics in training. Coach emphasized our system, which we momentarily lost sight of," she confessed.
