Negros Blue Hawks
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| Founded | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Owner | Dr. Marcelino Agana |
| Head coach | Jessie Barroga |
| Captain | Charlotte Tutanes |
| League | Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association |
| 2023 MPVA season | Runner-up |
The Negros Lady Blue Hawks, also referred to as the Negros–ICC Blue Hawks or the Negros Oriental 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]
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
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Libero | |||
| 5 | Lalaine Arizapa |
Middle Blocker | |||
| 6 | Christa Lynn Collado |
Opposite Hitter | |||
| 7 | Ivy Lhyn Aquino |
Middle Blocker | |||
| 8 | Charlotte Tutanes (C) |
Setter | |||
| 9 | Gelah Marie Lopez |
Opposite Hitter | |||
| 10 | Angeliz Cate Cosme |
Outside Hitter | |||
| 11 | Marjorie Orpilla |
Outside Hitter | |||
| 12 | Jennifer Bacud |
Libero | |||
| 13 | Ednelle Maniquis |
Outside Hitter | |||
| 15 | Rose Mary Tagaca |
Middle Blocker | |||
| 17 | Jehiel Moraga |
Outside Hitter | |||
| 18 | Cara Tamon
|
Setter | |||
| 20 | Hannah Louise Ollina |
Middle Blocker | |||
| 22 | Ana Marie Hain |
Libero | |||
| Samantha Catamora |
Middle Blocker | ||||
| Jem San Juan |
Outside Hitter | ||||
| Shekinah Barredo |
Outside Hitter | ||||
| Megan Gumban |
Outside Hitter | ||||
| Princess Maulana |
Outside Hitter | ||||
| Mariane Sarmiento |
Middle Blocker | ||||
Previous roster
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Honors
[edit]Team
[edit]| MPVA season | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Runner-Up | [6] |
| 2024 | [to be determined] |
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)
- Jessie Barroga (2024-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.