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PLDT High Speed Hitters

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This article is about the women's volleyball team. For the men's volleyball team, see PLDT Volleyball Club. For the women's volleyball team established in 2013 and merged to this team in 2018, see PayMaya High Flyers. For the PLDT sponsored teams that played in the 2014 AVC Club Championships, see PLDT HOME TVolution team.

The PLDT High Speed Hitters (formerly the Smart Giga Hitters and the PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters) is a professional women's volleyball team owned by PLDT.

PLDT High Speed Hitters
Short namePLDT
NicknameHigh Speed Hitters
Founded2018
Head coachRald Ricafort
CaptainKath Arado (UE)
LeaguePremier Volleyball League
Philippine Super Liga (2018–2020)
2024 All-Filipino5th place
Uniforms
Home
Away

History edit

The team debuted in 2018 as the Smart Prepaid Giga Hitters.[1] The team was owned by Smart Communications.[2]

For the 2018 PSL Invitational Cup, the team partnered with the Philippine Army Lady Troopers and competed as the Smart–Army Giga Hitters.[3]

In September 2018, the PayMaya High Flyers, their affiliate team in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), was merged with the team.[4] In February 2019, the Smart Prepaid Giga Hitters changed its name to the PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters.[5]

The team transferred to the PVL in February 2021, following the league's professionalization.[6] The team changed their name to the High Speed Hitters in January 2022, in a lead up to the upcoming PVL season.[7]

Names edit

Current roster edit

Main article: 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference
PLDT High Speed Hitters
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
1   Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25) SBU
2   Shiela Mae Kiseo Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-10-20) October 20, 2000 (age 23) FEU
4   Jules Samonte Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 25) ADMU
5   Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-05-13) May 13, 1998 (age 25) DLSU
6     Savannah Davison Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-01-04) January 4, 1999 (age 25) OU
8   Kathleen Faith Arado (C) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 25) UE
9   Kim Fajardo Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1993-09-30) September 30, 1993 (age 30) DLSU
10   Mary Joy Baron Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-10) December 10, 1994 (age 29) DLSU
11   Kim Kianna Dy Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-07-26) July 26, 1995 (age 28) DLSU
12   Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33) UST
13   Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 28) UV
14   Kiesha Dazzie Bedonia Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2002-12-29) December 29, 2002 (age 21) FEU
17   Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 29) CPU
18   Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29) UST
25   Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 26) CSB

Previous roster edit

PLDT High Speed Hitters edit

2023 Premier Volleyball League season
2nd All-Filipino Conference
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference
PLDT High Speed Hitters
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
2   Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 (age 25) UE
3   Mika Aereen Reyes (C) Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 29) DLSU
4   Jules Samonte Outside hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 25) ADMU
5   Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-05-13) May 13, 1998 (age 25) DLSU
6    Savannah Davison Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-01-04) January 4, 1999 (age 25) OU
8   Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 25) UE
9   Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25) SBU
12   Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33) UST
13   Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 28) UV
14   Michelle Kathleen Morente Opposite Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-11-04) November 4, 1994 (age 29) DLSU
15   Honey Royse Tubino Opposite hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1993-01-12) January 12, 1993 (age 31) UPHSD
16   Lutgarda Malaluan Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1993-01-16) January 16, 1993 (age 31) FAITH
17   Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 29) CPU
18   Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29) UST
21   Angelica Legacion Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1993-08-15) August 15, 1993 (age 30) AU
25   Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 26) CSB
Invitational Conference
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference
PLDT High Speed Hitters
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Venice Puzon Setter LPU
2 Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) November 14, 1998 (age 24) UE
3 Mika Reyes (C) Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) June 21, 1994 (age 29) DLSU
4 Jules Samonte Outside hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) October 22, 1998 (age 24) ADMU
5 Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) DLSU
8 Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) May 22, 1998 (age 25) UE
9 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) February 12, 1999 (age 24) SBU
12 Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) March 21, 1991 (age 32) UST
13 Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) November 1, 1995 (age 27) UV
14 Michelle Kathleen Morente Opposite Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) November 4, 1994 (age 28) DLSU
15 Honey Royse Tubino Opposite hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) January 12, 1993 (age 30) UPHSD
17 Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) June 21, 1994 (age 29) CPU
18 Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) December 18, 1994 (age 28) UST
19 Jovielyn Grace Prado Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) July 30, 1996 (age 27) AU
25 Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) August 3, 1997 (age 26) CSB
1st All–Filipino Conference
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League First All-Filipino Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth School
2 Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 (age 25) UE
3 Mika Reyes (C) Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 29) DLSU
4 Jules Samonte Outside hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 25) ADMU
5 Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) DLSU
8 Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 25) UE
9 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25) SBU
11 Ysabel Jamie Jimenez Outside Hitter UST
12 Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33) UST
13 Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 28) UV
14 Michelle Kathleen Morente Opposite Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-11-04) November 4, 1994 (age 29) ADMU
15 Wendy Anne Semana Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 38) FEU
17 Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 29) CPU
18 Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29) UST
19 Jovielyn Grace Prado Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 27) AU
25 Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 26) CSB
2022 Premier Volleyball League season
Reinforced Conference
Main article: 2022 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth School
1   Heather Anne Guino-o Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-11-27) November 27, 1997 (age 26) FEU
2   Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 (age 25) UE
3   Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 29) DLSU
4   Jules Samonte Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 25) ADMU
5   Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) DLSU
7   Christine Joy Soyud Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28) AdU
8   Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 25) UE
9   Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25) SBU
10   Toni Rose Basas Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-09-07) September 7, 1996 (age 27) FEU
11   Elena Savkina-Samoilenko (I) Outside Hitter 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) (1995-06-27) June 27, 1995 (age 28)
12   Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan (C) Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33) UST
13   Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 28) UV
15   Wendy Anne Semana Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 38) FEU
17   Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 29) CPU
18   Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29) UST
19   Jovelyn Prado Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 27) AU
25   Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 26) CSB
Invitational Conference
Main article: 2022 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
1   Heather Anne Guino-o Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-11-27) November 27, 1997 (age 26)
2   Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 (age 25)
3   Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 29)
4   Jules Samonte Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 25)
6   Lhara Maye Clavano Setter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-05-13) May 13, 1999 (age 24)
7   Christine Joy Soyud Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28)
8   Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 25)
9   Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25)
10   Toni Rose Basas Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-09-07) September 7, 1996 (age 27)
12   Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan (c) Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33)
13   Depl Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 28)
15   Wendy Anne Semana Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 38)
17   Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 29)
18   Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29)
19   Jovelyn Prado Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 27)
Open Conference
Main article: 2022 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
2   Lhara Maye Clavano Setter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-05-13) May 13, 1999 (age 24)
3   Jessy Jane De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29)
4   Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 (age 25)
4   Heather Anne Guino-o Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-11-27) November 27, 1997 (age 26)
5   Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25)
6   Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 25)
7   Wendy Anne Semana Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 38)
8   Christine Joy Soyud Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28)
9   Jules Samonte Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 25)
10   Toni Rose Basas Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-09-07) September 7, 1996 (age 27)
11   Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 29)
12   Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan (c) Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33)
15   Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 28)
17   Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 29)
19   Jovelyn Prado Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 27)

PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters edit

2021 Premier Volleyball League season
Open Conference
Main article: 2021 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
1 Maria Lina Isabel Molde Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998 (age 25)
2 Mariella Gabarda Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-06-13) June 13, 1998 (age 25)
3 Maristella Genn Layug Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998 (age 25)
5 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25)
7 Vira May Guillema Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-05-09) May 9, 1995 (age 28)
8 Christine Joy Soyud Opposite Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28)
9 Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-02-23) February 23, 1996 (age 28)
10 Toni Rose Basas Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-09-07) September 7, 1996 (age 27)
11 Maria Shola May Alvarez Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-07-11) July 11, 1997 (age 26)
12 Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan (c) Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33)
14 Jorelle Singh Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 (age 28)
16 Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 27)
17 Joyce Sta. Rita Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998 (age 26)
21 Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995 (age 28)

PLDT Home Fibr edit

2020 PSL season
2020 PSL Grand Prix Conference
Main article: 2020 PSL Grand Prix Conference
No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1   Ryssabel Devanadera Middle blocker 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1990-05-27) May 27, 1990 (age 33)
2   Necelle Mae Gual Setter 54 kg (119 lb)
3   Jam Moreno Middle Blocker 54 kg (119 lb)
4   Sheeka Gin Espinosa Outside Hitter 54 kg (119 lb)
6   Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1988-08-17) August 17, 1988 (age 35)
7   Vira May Guillema Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-05-09) May 9, 1995 (age 28)
8   Menchie Tubiera Outside hitter 54 kg (119 lb)
9   Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-02-23) February 23, 1996 (age 28)
10   Maeva Orle (I) Outside hitter 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) (1991-05-08) May 8, 1991 (age 32)
11   Maria Shola May Alvarez Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-07-11) July 11, 1997 (age 26)
12   Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in) (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995 (age 28)
16   Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) 43 kg (95 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 27)
17   Joyce Sta. Rita Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998 (age 26)
21   Jana Sta. Maria Middle Blocker
2019 PSL season
2019 PSL Grand Prix Conference

For the 2019 PSL Grand Prix Conference

No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1   Sasa Devanadera Middle blocker 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1990-05-27) May 27, 1990 (age 33)
4   Jasmine Nabor Setter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 54 kg (119 lb) (1998-07-11) July 11, 1998 (age 25)
5   Grethcel Soltones Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 276 cm (109 in) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 28)
6   Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1988-08-17) August 17, 1988 (age 35)
7   Vira May Guillema Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-05-09) May 9, 1995 (age 28)
9   Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-02-23) February 23, 1996 (age 28)
10   Maria Shola May Luna Alvarez Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-07-11) July 11, 1997 (age 26)
11   Laurence Ann Latigay Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1986-03-21) March 21, 1986 (age 38)
12   Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in) (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995 (age 28)
16   Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) 43 kg (95 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 27)
17   Joyce Sta. Rita Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998 (age 26)
18   Angelica Macabalitao Opposite Hitter 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 81 kg (179 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 265 cm (104 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 27)
24   Kendra Dahlke (I) Outside hitter 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1996-12-29) December 29, 1996 (age 27)
25   Grace Lazard (I) Middle blocker 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)

Smart Giga Hitters edit

2018 PSL season
2018 PSL All-Filipino Conference Line-up

For the 2018 PSL All-Filipino Conference

No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
4   Jasmine Nabor Setter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 54 kg (119 lb) (1998-07-11) July 11, 1998 (age 25)
5   Grethcel Soltones Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 276 cm (109 in) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 28)
6   Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1988-08-17) August 17, 1988 (age 35)
7   Czarina Grace Carandang Middle Blocker 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 57 kg (126 lb) (1997-11-26) November 26, 1997 (age 26)
8   Marie Angelica Cayuna Setter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (1998-08-17) August 17, 1998 (age 25)
9   Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-02-23) February 23, 1996 (age 28)
11   Laurence Ann Latigay Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1986-03-21) March 21, 1986 (age 38)
12   Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in) (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995 (age 28)
13   Celine Domingo Middle Blocker 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (1999-04-20) April 20, 1999 (age 25)
14   Jorelle Singh Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 80 kg (180 lb) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 (age 28)
15   Jerrilli Malabanan Outside Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 76 kg (168 lb) (1995-06-17) June 17, 1995 (age 28)
16   Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) 43 kg (95 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 27)
17   Joyce Sta. Rita Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998 (age 26)
18   Angelica Macabalitao Opposite Hitter 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 81 kg (179 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 265 cm (104 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 27)
2018 PSL Invitational Cup Line-up

For the 2018 PSL Invitational Cup

No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1   Christine Agno (L) Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 64 kg (141 lb) 242 cm (95 in) 240 cm (94 in) (1993-10-15) October 15, 1993 (age 30)
2   Christine Diane Francisco Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 77 kg (170 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 256 cm (101 in)
3   Joanne Bunag Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 72 kg (159 lb) 265 cm (104 in) 258 cm (102 in)
4   Caitlin Viray Opposite Hitter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 259 cm (102 in) 258 cm (102 in)
5   Mary Jean Balse–Pabayo (c) Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 78 kg (172 lb) 259 cm (102 in) 258 cm (102 in)
6   Jem Nicole Gutierrez Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 263 cm (104 in)
7   Alina Joyce Bicar Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 261 cm (103 in) 250 cm (98 in)
8   Sarah Jane Gonzales Outside Hitter 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 72 kg (159 lb) 248 cm (98 in) 241 cm (95 in)
10   Angela Nunag (L) Libero 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 64 kg (141 lb) 247 cm (97 in) 241 cm (95 in)
11   Mary Dominique Pacres Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 108 kg (238 lb) 260 cm (100 in) 249 cm (98 in)
12   Genie Sabas Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 71 kg (157 lb) 263 cm (104 in) 254 cm (100 in)
14   Nerissa Bautista Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 77 kg (170 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 258 cm (102 in)
16   Lutgarda Malaluan Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 73 kg (161 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 258 cm (102 in)
19   Mildred Thea Dizon Setter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 72 kg (159 lb) 265 cm (104 in) 259 cm (102 in)
2018 PSL Grand Prix Line-up

For the 2018 PSL Grand Prix Conference

No. Name Pos Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1   Cherilyn Jhane Sindayen Open Spiker 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 248 cm (98 in) 242 cm (95 in) (1996-08-11) August 11, 1996 (age 27)
2   Patricia Siatan-Torres (L) Libero 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 242 cm (95 in) 240 cm (94 in) (1980-02-06) February 6, 1980 (age 44)
3   Entezar Bangcola Setter 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 53 kg (117 lb) 244 cm (96 in) 240 cm (94 in) (1996-06-27) June 27, 1996 (age 27)
5   Janet Serafica Setter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 258 cm (102 in) 252 cm (99 in) (1987-09-26) September 26, 1987 (age 36)
15   Christine Agno (L) Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 242 cm (95 in) 240 cm (94 in) (1993-10-15) October 15, 1993 (age 30)
--   Yvette Tongco Middle blocker
--   Arianna Angustia Middle blocker
--   Roselle Urriza Middle blocker
--   Hezzymie Acuna Middle blocker
--   Jonah Corpuz Middle blocker
16   Jeannie Delos Reyes Open Spiker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 270 cm (110 in) 265 cm (104 in)
--   Bien Juanilo Open Spiker
11   Florence Madulid Open Spiker
--   Angelica Macabalitao Opposite
12   Genie Sabas Opposite 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 57 kg (126 lb)
17   Gyselle Silva (I) Opposite 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 317 cm (125 in) 309 cm (122 in) (1991-10-29) October 29, 1991 (age 32)
--   Marija Jelic (I)

Honors edit

Team edit

Premier Volleyball League:

Season Conference Title Source
2021 Open 7th place
2022 Open 5th place
Invitational 4th place [8]
Reinforced 6th place
2023 1st All-Filipino 4th place [9]
Invitational 5th place
2nd All-Filipino 5th place
2024 All-Filipino 5th place [10]
Philippine Superliga
Season Conference Title Source
2018 Grand Prix 8th place
Beach Challenge Cup Women's:
Men's: 3rd Place
Invitational 4th place
All-Filipino 6th place
2019 Grand Prix 3rd Place
Beach Challenge Cup PLDT Home Fibr (Team A):
Smart GigaX (Team B):
All-Filipino 6th place
Invitational 5th place
2020 Grand Prix Cancelled

Individual edit

Premier Volleyball League:

Season Conference Award Name Source
2022 Invitational 1st Best Middle Blocker   Mika Reyes [11]
2nd Best Middle Blocker   Dell Palomata
2023 1st All-Filipino Best Libero   Kathleen Faith Arado [12]
Invitational Best Libero   Kathleen Faith Arado [13]
Philippine Superliga
Season Conference Award Name Source
2019 Grand Prix Best Middle Blocker (foreign)   Grace Lazard
Best Opposite Spiker (local)   Aiko Urdas

Team captains edit

Coaches edit

Imports edit

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Manicad, Julis (February 9, 2018). "Smart parades rookies, veterans". Volleyverse. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  2. ^ Manicad, Julis (February 9, 2018). "Smart parades rookies, veterans". Volleyverse. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  3. ^ Mendoza, Voltaire (June 7, 2018). "Lady Troopers out to regain PSL supremacy". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  4. ^ "PLDT rejoins Super Liga as eight teams battle for title in All-Filipino Conference". SPIN.PH. October 2, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  5. ^ Zarate, Noel (February 12, 2019). "PSL Grand Prix Preview: The retooled PLDT Home FIBR". ESPN 5. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
  6. ^ Lozada, Bong (February 5, 2021). "Cignal, PLDT joining PVL". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  7. ^ "PLDT Home to be known as High Speed Hitters in coming PVL season". ABS-CBN News. January 14, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  8. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (August 14, 2022). "PVL: Cignal bags bronze after comeback win over PLDT". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  9. ^ "PVL: F2 Logistics completes series sweep of PLDT for bronze". sports.inquirer.net. March 28, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  10. ^ "PLDT exits with a bang, drubs Creamline". Premier Volleyball League. April 25, 2024. Archived from the original on April 25, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  11. ^ "Tots Carlos takes Invitational MVP crown". pvl.ph. Premier Volleyball League. August 14, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  12. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (March 30, 2023). "Creamline's Tots Carlos wins third PVL MVP award". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  13. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (July 30, 2023). "Cignal's Ces Molina crowned 2023 PVL Invitational MVP". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  14. ^ a b "New-look Cignal, debuting Smart Prepaid eye solid PSL campaigns". ABS-CBN Sports. February 14, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
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