The Negros–ICC Lady Blue Hawks, also referred to as the Negros Blue Hawks, is a Filipino women's developmental volleyball team based in Negros Oriental and representing the Negros island. The team currently competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) as one of its charter teams in its inaugural season.[1][2]
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| Founded | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Owner | Dr. Marcelino Agana |
| Head coach | Edgar Barroga |
| Captain | Charlotte Tutanes |
| League | Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association |
| 2023 MPVA season | Runner-up |
The team is owned by the Immaculada Concepcion College with Dr. Marcelino Agana as the team owner and backed by the Local Government of Negros Oriental.[3]
History edit
In September 2023, the team was first announced as one of the charter teams of the MPVA. At the time, they were simply known as the "Blue Hawks", as the team didn't have a designated home locality.[4] Later on, it was announced that the team will be based in Negros Oriental.[5] The team also appointed Edgar Barroga as the team's first head coach, Barroga was also appointed as the coach for San Beda's women's volleyball team earlier in the year.
First season edit
With 27 points and a 9–1 record, Negros clinched the best record of the preliminary round, only losing to Bacoor City in five sets in their second game. Despite a straight sets victory against San Juan in the quarterfinals, they started the Semifinals 0–1 against the Marikina Lady Shoemasters, Negros then won the next two matches to clinch a Finals berth against Bacoor City. Negros lost match 1 but won match 2 on visiting grounds. In match 3, Negros fell to the Strikers in straight sets, ending the season with a silver medal finish.
Current roster edit
| Negros–ICC Blue Hawks | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Player | Position | Height | Birth date | School |
| 2 |  Andrea Caparal |
Outside Hitter | |||
| 3 | Irish Besmonte
|
Libero | |||
| 4 | Reyann Canete |
Opposite Hitter | SSC–R | ||
| 5 | Christine Joy Apan |
Middle Blocker | |||
| 7 | Ma. Audrei Pagayanan |
Middle Blocker | |||
| 8 | Charlotte Tutanes (C) |
Setter | |||
| 9 | Gelah Marie Lopez |
Opposite Hitter | |||
| 10 | Angeliz Cate Cosme |
Outside Hitter | |||
| 12 | Jennifer Bacud |
Libero | |||
| 13 | Ednelle Maniquis |
Outside Hitter | |||
| 14 | Angel Mae Habacon |
Outside Hitter | |||
| 15 | Andrea Bernal |
Middle Blocker | |||
| 18 | Gina Espina
|
Setter | |||
| 19 | Sophie Cagalawan
|
Outside Hitter | |||
| Samantha Catamora |
Middle Blocker | ||||
| Jem San Juan |
Outside Hitter | ||||
| Marjorie Orpilla |
Outside Hitter | ||||
| Jara Aleya Catoto |
Outside Hitter | ||||
| Cara Leunice Tamon |
Setter | ||||
| Jan Erika Morillo |
Setter | ||||
Honors edit
Team edit
| MPVA season | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Runner-Up | [6] |
Individual edit
| MPVA Season | Award | Name | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2nd Best Outside Spiker | Angel Mae Habacon | [7] |
| 2nd Best Middle Blocker | Christine Joy Apan | ||
| Best Opposite Spiker | Reyann Cañete |
Team captain edit
Charlotte Tutanes (2023 - present)
Head coach edit
- Edgar Barroga (2023 - present)
References edit
- ^ "10-lgu-based-volleyball-teams-to-join-inaugural-mpva-tourney". Fastbreak. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ "MPVA draws 10 teams". Daily Tribune. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ Escarlote, Mark (August 12, 2023). "Pacquiao launching volleyball tournament". Daily Tribune Sports. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Villanueva, Ralph Edwin. "Pacquiao-founded volleyball league to showcase homegrown talent". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
- ^ Villanueva, Ralph Edwin. "Brand new home-and-away volleyball league MPVA ready for takeoff". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ "Bacoor sweeps Negros, claims inaugural MPVA crown". Fastbreak. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ "Bacoor City's Shaila Omipon crowned MPVA MVP". Fastbreak. Retrieved December 21, 2023.