The Nasipit Lady Spikers, also known as Nasipit Lady Spikers – Agusan del Norte is a Filipino women's developmental volleyball team based in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte. The team competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) and began play during its inaugural season in 2023..[1][2]

Nasipit Lady Spikers
Founded2023
Dissolved2023
OwnerHon. Mayor Roscoe Plaza
LeagueMaharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association
2023 MPVA season5th place

The team is owned by the Local Government of Nasipit and its Hon. Mayor Roscoe Plaza.[3][4]

History

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The Nasipit Lady Spikers were first announced as one of the ten charter teams of the MPVA. For the inaugural 2023 season, the Nasipit Lady Spikers will be captained by Maricar Nepomuceno-Baloaloa. Jayvee Sumagaysay, coming from the AMC Cotabato Spikers, will take the role of team manager.[3]

Final roster

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2023
Nasipit Lady Spikers
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
1   Princess Babiera Middle Blocker MU
2   Jewel Lai Setter CSB
3   Noheli Cerdeña Middle Blocker UPSHD
6   Chumcee Ann Caole Setter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) EC
7   Janel Delerio Libero UST
8   Maricar Nepomuceno-Baloaloa (C) Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1990-02-10) February 10, 1990 (age 34) NU
9   Shereena Urmeneta Opposite Hitter CSJL
10   Ayena Gwen Espiritu Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) MU
11   Sheeka Gin Espinosa Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (1996-08-26) August 26, 1996 (age 28) TIP
12   Therese Manalo Outside Hitter MU
14   Jana Katrina Sta. Maria Outside Hitter/
Opposite Hitter
1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-08-12) August 12, 1996 (age 28) UE
16   Zonxi Jane Dahab Opposite Hitter/
Middle Blocker
1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) LPU
18   Rica Jane Rivera Libero 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-10-04) October 4, 1997 (age 27) UST
Coaching staff
Position Name
Head Coach   Benjamin Mape
Assistant Coach 1  
Strength and Conditioning Coach  
Trainer  
Trainer  
Team Manager   Jayvee Sumagaysay
Physical Therapist  

Honors

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MPVA Season Title Source
2023 5th place [5]

Team captains

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  •   Maricar Nepomuceno-Baloaloa (2023)

Coaches

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  •   Benjamin Mape (2023)

References

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  1. ^ Escarlote, Mark (August 12, 2023). "Pacquiao launching volleyball tournament". Daily Tribune Sports. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "MPVA draws 10 teams". Daily Tribune. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Agcaoili, Lance (September 15, 2023). "Jayvee Sumagaysay takes on team manager role for Nasipit in MPVA". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  4. ^ "10-lgu-based-volleyball-teams-to-join-inaugural-mpva-tourney". Fastbreak. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  5. ^ "Marikina ousts Nasipit to clinch last MPVA semis seat". Fastbreak. August 19, 2024. Archived from the original on August 19, 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2024.