Sta. Elena Ball Hammers

Sta. Elena Ball Hammers is a professional volleyball team in the Philippines playing in various tournaments, including the Spikers' Turf (previously with the Premier Volleyball League) and Philippine Superliga (PSL).

Sta. Elena Ball Hammers
Full nameSta. Elena Construction Wrecking Balls (Team Volleyball Manila)
Short nameSta. Elena Construction
Founded2013
ManagerSammy Gaddi
CaptainAve Joshua Retamar (NU)
LeagueSpikers' Turf
Philippine Super Liga (PSL)
2023 InvitationalChampions
WebsiteClub home page
Uniforms
Home
Away
Championships
2Spikers' Turf

History edit

The team debuted in the Philippine Superliga (PSL) as the Systema Active Smashers (under the sponsorship of Peerless Products Manufacturing Corporation), playing as one of the pioneer teams in the men's division. The team also participated in the inaugural men's conference of the Shakey's V-League (the precursor of the Spikers' Turf).[1] In 2015, the team was renamed the Champion Infinity Active Smashers and became one of the pioneer teams of the Spikers' Turf, the male counterpart of the Shakey's V-League.

In September 2015, Sta. Elena Construction & Development Corporation took over sponsorship of the team and played as the Sta. Elena Construction Wrecking Balls. In October 2016, the team was renamed the Champion Supra Smashers with the return of Peerless Products Manufacturing Corporation as its sponsor.

In 2017, Sta. Elena Construction & Development Corporation returned as its sponsor.

Name changes edit

Original name:
Team Volleyball Madness / Team Volleyball Manila (original name, 2013–present)
   
Sponsored names:
TVM-Systema / Systema Active Smashers (2013-2014)
     
BENCH/ Systema Active Smashers (2014)
       
Champion Infinity Active Smashers (2015)
     
Champion Supra Smashers (2016)
     
Sta. Elena Construction Wrecking Balls (2015-2016, 2017–2018)
     
Sta. Elena Ball Hammers (2018–2019)
     
NU-Sta. Elena Nationals (2022-present)
     

Current roster edit

NU-Sta. Elena Nationals
Number Player Position
1 Angelo Nicolas Almendras Outside Hitter
2 Clarenz Belostrino Setter
3 Ahmad Fajani Abdul Opposite Spiker
4 Mac Alvin Bandola Outside Hitter
5 Kyle Adrien Ramones Middle Blocker
6 Michaelo Buddin Outside Hitter
8 Jan Mariano Sumaguid Libero
9 Louis Emmanuel Lumanlan Middle Blocker
10 Obed Mukaba Middle Blocker
11 Kennry Malinis Opposite Spiker
13 Ave Joshua Retamar (c) Setter
15 Marco Ely Maclang Libero
16 Joseph Phillip Bello Setter
18 Leo Aringo Outside Hitter
22 Michael John Fortuna Opposite Spiker
23 Jenngerard Anfranz Diao Middle Blocker

Previous roster edit

Spikers' Turf
2022 Open Conference
NU-Sta. Elena Nationals
Number Player Position
1 Angelo Nicolas Almendras Outside Hitter
2 Clarenz Belostrino Setter
3 Ahmad Fajani Abdul Opposite Spiker
4 Mac Alvin Bandola Outside Hitter
5 Kyle Adrien Ramones Middle Blocker
6 Michaelo Buddin Outside Hitter
8 Jan Mariano Sumaguid Libero
9 Louis Emmanuel Lumanlan Middle Blocker
10 Obed Mukaba Middle Blocker
11 Kennry Malinis Opposite Spiker
13 Ave Joshua Retamar (c) Setter
15 Marco Ely Maclang Libero
16 Joseph Phillip Bello Setter
18 Leo Aringo Outside Hitter
22 Michael John Fortuna Opposite Spiker
23 Jenngerard Anfranz Diao Middle Blocker
2018 Open Conference
Sta. Elena Ball Hammers
Number Player Position Height College
1 Bryan B. Bagunas Outside Hitter 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) National University
2 Jann Paulo G. Ancheta 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) National University
3 Kim Harold B. Dayandante Setter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) National University
6 Banjo Modero Outside Hitter 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) National University
7 Angelo Nicolas Almendras 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
8 Manuel Sumaguid III Libero 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) National University
9 James Martin Natividad Outside Hitter 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) National University
11 Edward Camposano Outside Hitter 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) National University
12 Francis Philip C. Saura (c) Middle Blocker 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) National University
13 Ave Joshua Retamar 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
14 Berhashidin H. Daymil Middle Blocker 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) National University
15 Ricky Marcos Libero 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) National University
17 Kim Niño Malabunga Middle Blocker 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) National University
18 Madzlan A. Gampong Opposite Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) National University
2016 Reinforced Conference

For Spikers' Turf 2016 Reinforced Conference:

Champion Supra Smashers
No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date
1 Mandani Ace  kg
2 Camaganakan Joven  kg UPHSL
7 Hu Rhenze Libero 5'7" 68 kg CSB (1989-06-28) June 28, 1989 (age 34)
8 Relata Den Setter 5'10  kg CSB
9 Honrade (c) Sylvester "Rocky" Middle Blocker 6'5" 95 kg San Beda (1987-09-06) September 6, 1987 (age 36)
11 Mangaring Juvie _ kg
12 dela Vega Kevin  kg
13 Arbasto Christian Anthony  kg UST
14 Panglinawan Berlin  kg
18 Onia Arjay  kg
19 Frey Mike  kg
20 Sarmiento Jerome  kg
2016 Open Conference

For Spikers' Turf 2016 Open Conference:

Sta. Elena Construction Wrecking Balls
No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date
1 Mandani Ace  kg
2 Camaganakan Joven  kg UPHSL
3 Torres Peter  kg NU
7 Hu Rhenze Libero 5'7" 68 kg CSB (1989-06-28) June 28, 1989 (age 34)
8 Relata Den Setter 5'10  kg CSB
9 Honrade (c) Sylvester "Rocky" Middle Blocker 6'5" 95 kg San Beda (1987-09-06) September 6, 1987 (age 36)
10 Abdulwahab Al-Frazin "Fraz" Setter 5'8" 75 kg DLSU-D (1990-12-17) December 17, 1990 (age 33)
11 Mangaring Juvie Libero _ kg EAC
12 dela Vega Kevin  kg
13 Arbasto Christian Anthony  kg UST
14 Panglinawan Berlin  kg
18 Onia Arjay  kg
19 Frey Mike  kg
20 Sarmiento Jerome  kg
2015 Reinforced Conference

For Spikers' Turf 2015 Third Conference:

Sta. Elena Construction Wrecking Balls
No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date
1 Mandani Ace  kg
2 Laja Alnasip  kg
3 Camaganakan Joven  kg UPHSL
4 Antonio Christopher Michael Opposite Hitter 5'10 80.5 kg DLSU (1992-01-17) January 17, 1992 (age 32)
5 Macalma John Angelo  kg
6 Hu Rhenze Libero 5'7" 68 kg CSB (1989-06-28) June 28, 1989 (age 34)
7 Lee Mark Outside Hitter 6'0" 77.1 kg DLSU (1989-01-07) January 7, 1989 (age 35)
8 Gomez Richard "Goma" Outside Hitter 6'1" 88 kg UPOU (1966-04-07) April 7, 1966 (age 57)
9 Honrade (c) Sylvester "Rocky" Middle Blocker 6'5" 95 kg San Beda (1987-09-06) September 6, 1987 (age 36)
10 Abdulwahab Al-Frazin "Fraz" Setter 5'8" 75 kg DLSU-D (1990-12-17) December 17, 1990 (age 33)
11 Lozada Carlo _ kg
13 Arbasto Christian Anthony  kg UST
14 Espiritu Angelo Outside Hitter 6'2" 77.1 kg CSB (1985-12-31) December 31, 1985 (age 38)
16 Molate Nestor _ kg
2015 Open Conference

For Spikers' Turf 2015 First Conference:

Champion Infinity Active Smashers
No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date
2 Laja Alnasip  kg
3 Camaganakan Joven  kg UPHSL
4 Antonio Christopher Michael Opposite Hitter 5'10 80.5 kg DLSU (1992-01-17) January 17, 1992 (age 32)
6 Hu Rhenze Libero 5'7" 68 kg CSB (1989-06-28) June 28, 1989 (age 34)
7 Lee Mark Outside Hitter 6'0" 77.1 kg DLSU (1989-01-07) January 7, 1989 (age 35)
8 Gomez Richard "Goma" Outside Hitter 6'1" 88 kg UPOU (1966-04-07) April 7, 1966 (age 57)
9 Honrade (c) Sylvester "Rocky" Middle Blocker 6'5" 95 kg San Beda (1987-09-06) September 6, 1987 (age 36)
10 Abdulwahab Al-Frazin "Fraz" Setter 5'8" 75 kg DLSU-D (1990-12-17) December 17, 1990 (age 33)
11 Tonquin Roland _ kg FEU
12 Relata Dan  kg
14 Espiritu Angelo Outside Hitter 6'2" 77.1 kg CSB (1985-12-31) December 31, 1985 (age 38)
15 Banaga Anjo Libero _ kg
16 Molate Nestor  kg FEU
18 Mandani Ace _ kg
Premier Volleyball League
2017 Reinforced Conference

For Premier Volleyball League 1st Season Reinforced Open Conference:

Sta. Elena Wrecking Balls
No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date
1 Mandani Ace  kg UE
2 Almario Carlo Libero  kg UE
3 Camaganakan Joven  kg UPHSL
4 Arda Isaah  kg CSB
5 Raymundo Evan  kg
6 Patenio Limuel  kg
9 Encina Israel  kg
11 Camposano Edward Outside Hitter  kg UE
13 Mendiola Jelex Libero  kg
14 Panglinawan (c) Berlin Outside Hitter  kg NU
15 Rosete Carl  kg
16 Deximo Mark  kg CSB
17 Asia Geuel Setter  kg La Salle
Philippine SuperLiga
2016 PSL Beach Volleyball

For the 2016 PSL Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup:

Team Volleyball Manila
No. Last Name First Name Ht. Wt. College
Guzman Kris Roy  kg UST
Arbasto Anthony Lemuel  kg UST
2015 PSL Beach Volleyball

For the 2015 PSL Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup:

Champion Infinity Active Smashers (Team A)
No. Last Name First Name Ht. Wt. College
Espiritu Angelo 6'2" 77.1 kg CSB
Molate Nestor  kg FEU
Champion Infinity Active Smashers (Team B)
No. Last Name First Name Ht. Wt. College
Alingasa Marjun  kg CSB
Tipgos Loujie  kg USJ-R
2014 PSL Grand Prix Conference

For the 2014 PSL Grand Prix Conference:

BENCH/ Systema Active Smashers
No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date
1 Macasaet (c) Chris Universal 6'3" 90 kg DLSU (1988-02-07) February 7, 1988 (age 36)
2 Rojas Patrick John Outside Hitter 5'11" 88 kg Adamson (1993-09-22) September 22, 1993 (age 30)
3 Depante Salvador III "John" Outside Hitter 6'0" 68 kg UST (1991-10-10) October 10, 1991 (age 32)
4 Hu Rhenze Libero 5'7" 68 kg CSB (1989-06-28) June 28, 1989 (age 34)
5 Macalma John Angelo  kg
6 Antonio Christopher Michael Opposite Hitter 5'10" 80.5 kg DLSU (1992-01-17) January 17, 1992 (age 32)
7 Lee Mark Outside Hitter 6'0" 77.1 kg DLSU (1989-01-07) January 7, 1989 (age 35)
8 Gomez Richard "Goma" Outside Hitter 6'1" 88 kg UPOU (1966-04-07) April 7, 1966 (age 57)
9 Honrade Sylvester "Rocky" Middle Blocker 6'5" 95 kg San Beda (1987-09-06) September 6, 1987 (age 36)
10 Abdulwahab Al-Frazin "Fraz" Setter 5'8" 75 kg DLSU-D (1990-12-17) December 17, 1990 (age 33)
11 Tonquin Roland _ kg FEU
13 Arbasto Christian Anthony _ kg UST
14 Espiritu Angelo Outside Hitter 6'2" 77.1 kg CSB (1985-12-31) December 31, 1985 (age 38)
15 Banaga Anjo Libero _ kg

Honors edit

Team edit

Premier Volleyball League/spikers' Turf:

Season Conference Title Source
2014 Reinforced Runner-up [2]
2015 Open 6th place
Reinforced 6th place
2016 Open 3rd Place
Reinforced Open 3rd Place
2017 Reinforced [a] 4th place
Open [a] 4th place
2018 Reinforced [a] - did not compete -
Open 10th place [3]
2019 Reinforced 4th place [4]
Open 3rd Place
2022 Open Champions
2023 Open did not compete
Invitational Champions [5]

Philippine Super Liga:

Season Conference Title Source
2013 Grand Prix Runner Up [7][8]
2014 All-Filipino 3rd Place
Grand Prix 5th place
2015 All-Filipino (no tournament)
Beach Challenge Cup Team A: 6th place
Team B: Runner Up
Grand Prix (no tournament)
2016 Invitational
Beach Challenge Cup (Note) Runner Up
All-Filipino (no tournament)
Grand Prix
2017 Invitational
Beach Challenge Cup (Note) (?)
All-Filipino (no tournament)
Grand Prix
2018 Grand Prix
Beach Challenge Cup (Note)
All-Filipino (no tournament)
Invitational

NOTE: Played as Team Volleyball Manila (TVM).

Others:

Season Tournament Title Source
2014 POC-PSC Philippine National Games 3rd place

Individual edit

Spikers' Turf / Premier Volleyball League:

Season Conference Award Name Source
2014 Reinforced Best Scorer   Salvador Depante
Best Blocker   Rocky Honrade
2016 Open Best Libero   Juvie Mangaring [9]
Reinforced Best Opposite Spiker   Berlin Paglinawan [10]
2017 Reinforced Best Opposite Spiker   Edward Camposano
Open 2nd Best Outside Spiker   Isaah Arda [11]
Best Opposite Spiker   Berlin Panglinawan
2018 Open Conference MVP   Bryan Bagunas [12]
2nd Best Outside Spiker
Best Libero   Ricky Marcos
2019 Reinforced 1st Best Middle Blocker   Berhashidin Daymil [4]
Open Best Setter   Ave Joshua Retamar
Best Libero   Ricky Marcos
2022 Open Conference MVP   Angelo Nicolas Almendras [13]
Finals MVP   Michaelo Buddin
1st Best Middle Blocker   Obed Mukaba
Best Setter   Ave Joshua Retamar
2023 Invitational Finals MVP   Jadealex Disquitado [14]
Best Setter   Ave Joshua Retamar
Best Opposite Spiker   Leo Ordiales

Philippine Super Liga:

Season Conference Award Name Source
2013 Grand Prix 1st Best Middle Blocker   AJ Pareja [15]
2nd Best Middle Blocker   Rocky Honrade [15]
2014 All-Filipino 1st Best Middle Blocker   Chris Macasaet

Others:

Season Tournament Award Name Source
2014 POC-PSC Philippine National Games Best Blocker   AJ Pareja

Team captains edit

References edit

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  2. ^ "IEM Spikers kampeon" [IEM Spikers champion]. The Philippine Star (in Tagalog). November 16, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
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  4. ^ a b Lozada, Bong (July 21, 2019). "Cignal sweeps Air Force for Spikers' Turf crown; Marck Espejo is Finals MVP". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  5. ^ "NU-Sta Elena shocks Cignal in 5, snares crown". spikersturf.ph. Spikers Turf. December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
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  7. ^ Giongco, Mark. "PLDT blows lead, survives Systema to win 1st men's PSL title". sports.inquirer.net. Inquirer. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  8. ^ Ansis, JC. "PLDT BEATS SYSTEMA IN FIVE SETS TO CLAIM FIRST PSL MEN'S TITLE". www.solarsportsdesk.ph. Solar Sports. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  9. ^ Giongco, Mark (July 13, 2016). "Greg Dolor named Spikers' Turf MVP". The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  10. ^ Reyes, Marc Anthony (November 13, 2016). "Air Force jams Cignal, bags Spikers' turf crown". The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  11. ^ Escarlote, Mark (August 12, 2017). "Capate bags Open Conference MVP award". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  12. ^ "Agilas snare S Turf crown, edge Power Hitters in 5". The Manila Times. December 16, 2018. Retrieved December 23, 2018.
  13. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (October 1, 2022). "Nationals' Nico Almendras wins Spikers' Turf MVP award". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  14. ^ "Vince Himzon hailed Invitational Conference MVP". spikersturf.ph. Spikers Turf. December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  15. ^ a b Bracher, Jane. "PLDT downs Systema to bag first PSL men's title". www.rappler.com. Rappler. Retrieved June 3, 2014.

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