MANILA, March 27 -- The race to the semifinals in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All Filipino Conference heats up with five teams fighting to earn a spot when the preliminary round resumes on April 2 at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

Creamline gained solo leadership at 6-1 after pulling off a 26-28, 22-25, 25-22, 25-21, 16-14 victory over Cignal on Tuesday night.

The Cool Smashers will face the Angels on April 6, followed by the Nxled Chameleons on April 13, the Flying Titans on April 18 and the High Speed Hitters on April 25.

Choco Mucho and PLDT are tied for second place at 5-1, followed by Chery Tiggo and Petro Gazz at 5-2, and Cignal at 4-2.

Choco Mucho will be up against Galeries Tower (April 2), Capital1 (April 6), Str...