Capital1 Solar Spikers
Short name | Capital1 |
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Nickname | Solar Spikers |
Founded | 2024 |
Owner | CapitalOne Energy Corp. |
Head coach | Roger Gorayeb |
Captain | Jorelle Singh (NU) |
League | Premier Volleyball League |
2024 All-Filipino | 11th place |
The Capital1 Solar Spikers is a professional women's volleyball team in the Philippines debuting in the Premier Volleyball League.
The team is affiliated with Capital1 Solar Energy and is co-owned by Milka and Mandy Romero.[1]
History
Capital1 Solar Energy joined the Premier Volleyball League in 2024.[2][3] It beat the bid of three other entities to be allowed to take over the franchise of disbanded club, F2 Logistics Cargo Movers.[4] They became the newest team entering the PVL after Strong Group Athletics joined the league before the start of the 2024 PVL First All-Filipino Conference.[5]
The team initially known as the Power Spikers are linked to Capital1 Solar Energy and is co-owned by Milka and Mandy Romero.[1] The sisters are daughters of Capital1 director, basketball patron, politician Mikee Romero who let them manage the volleyball team.[6] Roger Gorayeb is the inaugural head coach.[7]
Current roster
Capital1 Solar Spikers | |||||
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No. | Player | Position | Height | Birth date | School |
1 | Janine Navarro | Outside Hitter | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | (1995-01-13) January 13, 1995 (age 29) | CSB |
2 | Sydney Mae Niegos | Middle Blocker | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | (2000-09-26) September 26, 2000 (age 23) | JRU |
3 | Renesa Melgar | Opposite Spiker | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | (1998-09-23) September 23, 1998 (age 25) | JRU |
4 | Heather Anne Guino-o | Outside Hitter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | (1997-11-27) November 27, 1997 (age 26) | FEU |
5 | Jhudelle Quizon | Setter | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | (2000-02-10) February 10, 2000 (age 24) | UE |
6 | Janeca Janine Lana | Outside Hitter | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | (2000-08-14) August 14, 2000 (age 23) | UE |
7 | Mary Antonette Landicho | Libero | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | (1999-12-07) December 7, 1999 (age 24) | NU |
8 | Arriane Mae Layug | Outside Hitter | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | (1996-10-14) October 14, 1996 (age 27) | DLSU |
9 | Aiko Sweet Urdas | Opposite Hitter | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | (1996-02-23) February 23, 1996 (age 28) | NU |
10 | Jorelle Singh (C) | Outside Hitter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 (age 28) | NU |
11 | Katherine Villegas | Middle Blocker | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995 (age 29) | SSC–R |
12 | Patty Jane Orendain | Outside Hitter | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | (1994-07-13) July 13, 1994 (age 29) | USLS |
14 | May Jennifer Macatuno | Setter | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) | (1992-05-23) May 23, 1992 (age 32) | AdU |
15 | Ma. Lourdes Clemente | Middle Blocker | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | (1996-05-31) May 31, 1996 (age 28) | DLSU |
16 | Cathrina Dizon | Middle Blocker | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | (2000-09-02) September 2, 2000 (age 23) | CSB |
17 | Shyra Mae Umandal | Middle Blocker | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | (1998-01-17) January 17, 1998 (age 26) | UPHSD |
18 | Rica Jane Rivera | Libero | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | (1997-10-04) October 4, 1997 (age 26) | UST |
19 | Rovena Andrea Instrella | Opposite Hitter | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | (1998-11-30) November 30, 1998 (age 25) | DLSU |
20 | Dana Del Rosario | Setter | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) | (2002-01-11) January 11, 2002 (age 22) | DLSU |
21 | Shirley Salamagos | Middle Blocker | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | (1995-02-04) February 4, 1995 (age 29) | AU |
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Honors
Season | Conference | Title | Source |
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2024 | All-Filipino | 11th place | [8] |
Team captains
- Jorelle Singh (2024-present)
Head coach
- Roger Gorayeb (2024–present)
References
- ^ a b Dannug, Jonash (January 25, 2024). "Romero sisters draw from father's legacy for PVL success". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "Sportsman Mikee Romero awarded PVL franchise". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Micaller, Bea (February 20, 2024). "PVL: Chery Tiggo spoils Capital1 debut in sweep win". GMA News. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ Garcia, John Mark (January 26, 2024). "PVL confident Capital1 Power Spikers the 'right entity as 12th team'". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ Oreto, Lito (January 20, 2024). "Mikee Romero, rarambol na rin sa PVL" [Mikee Romero, gets ready to rumble at the PVL] (in Filipino). Abante Tonite. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ "PVL newbie Capital1 sets modest expectations". The Philippine Star. January 25, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ Villar, Joey (January 21, 2024). "Gorayeb named capital1 coach". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ "Cignal caps strong finish, turns back Capital1". Premier Volleyball League. April 27, 2024. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
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