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PVL AFC 26 Creamline vs. Cignal - Erika Santos-1710

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774536592290PVL AFC 26 Creamline vs. Cignal - Erika Santos-1710.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Cignal’s Erika Santos in action. PVL Media Bureau</div>MANILA – Cignal’s Erika Santos has found motivation in playing in front of a hostile crowd—and she’s using it to elevate her game.Santos delivered a standout offensive performance to help the Cignal Super Spikers outlast the Creamline Cool Smashers in a five-set thriller, 25-21, 24-26, 18-25, 25-22, 17-15, during the qualifying round of the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.The De La Salle University product finished with a game-high 26 points built on 23 attacks, as the Shaq delos Santos-coached squad secured a semifinals berth.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/3/26/pvl-cignal-books-semis-ticket-after-thrilling-win-vs-creamline-2136">READ: PVL: Cignal books semis ticket after thrilling win vs Creamline </a></div>For Santos, the loud, pro-Creamline crowd only adds fuel to her fire.&quot;For me naman, masarap maglaro na ’yung crowd parang nasa kabilang team lahat—so for me, ginawa ko siyang motivation,&quot; she said.Santos added that scoring points against a hostile audience gives her a sense of fulfillment, especially when faced with doubters.&quot;Ginawa ko siyang motivation kasi may mga fans na nagbu-boo or what, tapos nagkakapuntos ka, parang nakaka-proud lang na ‘bakit ang daming doubters, ito ako,’&quot; she said.Instead of being rattled, Santos said she embraces the pressure that comes with playing in front of a passionate crowd.&quot;Parang tine-take ko lang siya as motivation instead na tumiklop sa maraming tao. It feels good na maglaro with that crowd,&quot; she added.

For Erika Santos, the loud, pro-Creamline crowd only adds fuel to her fire.

PVL: Erika Santos unfazed by Creamline crowd, turns boos into motivation

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PVL: Erika Santos unfazed by Creamline crowd, turns boos into motivation

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published March 26, 2026 11:01 PM PHT

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