Jewel Encarnacion got her chance in the 2026–27 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on Thursday. And she got it against the Creamline Cool Smashers, no less.
She made the most of it.
With superstar Eya Laure limited for most of the match due to a bad back, Encarnacion found herself playing more. And she responded by firing 10 points for the Flying Titans, who authored a thrilling 23-25, 25-13, 25-23, 22-25, 15-13 triumph over the Cool Smashers on Thursday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Grateful Jewel Encarnacion Credits Teammates
After the game, a visibly emotional Jewel Encarnacion expressed her appreciation for her coaches and teammates for their support.
“Nagpapasalamat ako at nag-take ng risk sa akin ang mga coaches, pero hindi ko naman magagawa ito kung walang tiwala ang teammates ko. Iniangat nila ang confidence ko at sinalo nila ako kasi hindi naman ako perfect,” Encarnacion said postgame.
She isn’t perfect. No one is. But on Thursday night, she was the spark Choco Mucho needed. The second-year pro’s 10 points marked a career high, and she added 9 excellent digs and 9 receptions, too. And, thanks in part to her great outing, the Flying Titans were able to send the match into deep waters, where Laure could finish the job.
Eya Laure Takes Over
After sitting out Sets 2 through 4, Laure finally returned in the deciding set. As if on call, she did what she normally does in such situations, firing 6 crucial points to help Choco Mucho outlast Creamline—and make sure Jewel Encarnacion’s breakthrough performance ended in a win.
For Encarnacion, the Flying Titans’ victory on Thursday—only the second time Choco Mucho beat Creamline in 21 tries—is a testament to how the Flying Titans uplift one another.
“Itong panalong ito, pinakita lang namin na kaya naming talunin sila. Teamwork lang talaga ang pinagana namin. Pag may isang down sa amin ay sasaluhin namin, iaangat namin,” she said.
In this case, Laure was down early, so Jewel Encarnacion stepped up for her. Then, Eya Laure finished things off in style.
