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  • Jema Galanza admits she’s still adjusting to the PVL after a long injury layoff

    Jema Galanza admits she’s still adjusting to the PVL after a long injury layoff

    The roar of the crowd, the grind of extended rallies, the tension that comes with every big point—Jema Galanza finally felt all of it again.

     

    After spending more than four months away from competitive action due to a lingering left foot injury, the Creamline star made her long-awaited return to the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) court on Thursday night. It was a comeback filled with emotion, anticipation, and unfamiliar nerves—one that marked a significant personal milestone, even if the result didn’t go as planned.

     

    Creamline’s straight-set loss to PLDT dampened what was expected to be a celebratory evening for the Cool Smashers, particularly for Galanza, who had patiently endured months of rehabilitation just to get back into game shape. The defeat served as a reminder that while returning to action is one hurdle, rediscovering rhythm and confidence after a long layoff is another challenge altogether.

     

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    Despite the setback, Galanza was candid in assessing her performance, acknowledging that she is still very much in the process of adjusting to life back on the court.

     

    “Of course, it wasn’t enough. I know the training I put in throughout January, and it really fell short. I guess there was a mix of excitement and nerves. It feels different being back after so long. It’s just saddening that it wasn’t enough,” Galanza said in a media interaction.

    The star outside hitter stressed that pressure was not the issue, but rather the absence of game rhythm that only real competition can restore.

     

    “Actually, there wasn’t any pressure, and I wasn’t really overthinking anything. It was more about getting back into the habit of how to play inside the court. Since I haven’t played in four months. It’s been a long time since I felt that kind of pressure or the rhythm of the game. I guess I’m just still adjusting,” she added.

     

    Galanza’s return also coincided with a significant development for Creamline—the long-awaited reunion of its core. Setter Jia De Guzman and fellow wing spiker Bernadeth Pons also suited up, allowing the Cool Smashers to field a complete lineup for the first time in quite a while. The sight of the team back at full strength brought renewed energy to training camp and optimism heading into the All-Filipino Conference.

     

    For Galanza, the presence of familiar faces and longtime teammates provided an emotional lift, reinforcing the chemistry that has been built through years of championships and shared battles.

     

    “Actually, when training started, it was exciting that we are finally all complete. Back then, we didn’t know what would happen, who the ‘first six’ would be, or how our training would go,” Galanza concluded.

     

    While the loss to PLDT underscored that Creamline still has work to do, Galanza remains confident that time and repetition will allow the team—and herself—to regain form. With the core intact and the season just getting underway, the Cool Smashers are banking on familiarity, patience, and trust in their system to carry them forward.

     

    The 2019 PVL Most Valuable Player will look to build on her comeback and help Creamline secure its first win of the All-Filipino Conference when the Cool Smashers take on the Choco Mucho Flying Titans on Tuesday, February 10, at the Mall of Asia Arena.

     

     

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  • Jema Galanza embraces comeback, eyes bounce-back despite Creamline loss

    Jema Galanza embraces comeback, eyes bounce-back despite Creamline loss

    The roar of the crowd, the grind of long rallies, the pressure of big points—Jema Galanza finally had them all back. After four months away from competition due to a lingering left foot injury, the Creamline star returned to the PVL court with a mix of excitement and unfamiliar nerves. What she didn’t get, however, was the result she hoped for.


    Creamline’s straight-set loss to PLDT on Thursday put a damper on what was supposed to be a celebratory night for the Cool Smashers, especially for Galanza, who had waited patiently through rehabilitation just to feel game action again.

     

    “Siguro, may excitement na may kaba. Nakakapanibago na ngayon lang ulit nakabalik. Nakakalungkot lang na kinulang,” Galanza admitted after the match.

     

    While the defeat stung, the returning hitter was clear that pressure wasn’t part of her mindset heading into the game. Instead, it was the rhythm of competition—something no amount of training can fully replicate—that took time to rediscover.

     

    “Actually, wala namang pressure o wala naman akong inisip talaga. Yung pagkasanay lang kung paano ka maglalaro sa loob kasi four months din akong di naglaro. Ang tagal ko ring di na-feel yung pressure, yung laro, ganyan. Siguro, naninibago lang,” she shared.

     

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    Galanza’s comeback also coincided with the long-awaited return of Creamline’s core, as Jia De Guzman and Bernadeth Pons suited up alongside her. For the first time in a while, the Cool Smashers finally fielded a complete lineup—something Galanza said brought excitement from the very start of training camp.

     

    “Actually, nung start ng training, nakaka-excite na lahat kumpleto na kami. Ayun, di nga namin alam ano ang mangyayari, sino ang first six, o ano ang itatakbo ng training namin, pero ngayong game lang, sad lang talaga na kinulang,” she said.

     

    Still, Galanza remains optimistic. Years of playing together, shared championships, and countless battles have built a foundation she believes will eventually show itself as the conference unfolds.

    “Pero alam naman din namin na ang tagal na naming magkakasama, magkakakilala. Alam naman din namin na makakabawi kami sa next games this conference.”

     

    For Galanza, the loss was only one part of the story. The bigger win was simply being back—healthy, competing, and ready to help Creamline find its stride again.

     

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