Negros Blue Hawks

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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]

Negros Blue Hawks
Founded2023
OwnerDr. Marcelino Agana
Head coachJessie Barroga
CaptainCharlotte Tutanes
LeagueMaharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association
2024 MPVA season7th place

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

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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

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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

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Negros Blue Hawks
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
2   Andrea Caparal Outside Hitter
3   Irish Besmonte 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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2024
Negros Blue Hawks
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
2   Andrea Caparal Outside Hitter
3   Irish Besmonte 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

2023
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

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Team

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MPVA season Title Ref.
2023 Runner-Up [6]
2024 7th place [7]

Individual

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MPVA Season Award Name Ref.
2023 2nd Best Outside Spiker Angel Mae Habacon [8]
2nd Best Middle Blocker Christine Joy Apan
Best Opposite Spiker Reyann Cañete

Team captain

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  •   Charlotte Tutanes (2023-present)

Head coach

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  •   Edgar Barroga (2023)
  •   Jessie Barroga (2024-present)

References

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  1. ^ "10-lgu-based-volleyball-teams-to-join-inaugural-mpva-tourney". Fastbreak. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  2. ^ "MPVA draws 10 teams". Daily Tribune. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  3. ^ Escarlote, Mark (August 12, 2023). "Pacquiao launching volleyball tournament". Daily Tribune Sports. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  4. ^ Villanueva, Ralph Edwin. "Pacquiao-founded volleyball league to showcase homegrown talent". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  5. ^ Villanueva, Ralph Edwin. "Brand new home-and-away volleyball league MPVA ready for takeoff". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  6. ^ "Bacoor sweeps Negros, claims inaugural MPVA crown". Fastbreak. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  7. ^ "MPVA: Andrea Caparal shines as Negros upsets Quezon". Fastbreak. November 11, 2024. Archived from the original on November 11, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  8. ^ "Bacoor City's Shaila Omipon crowned MPVA MVP". Fastbreak. Retrieved December 21, 2023.