DLSU Demolished UP

Abegail Maraño had 18 points including 2 blocks to lead the powerhouse Dela Salle University Lady Spikers beat the hard fighting University of the Philippines Lady Maroons in the 2nd match up on the ongoing UAAP Season 73 Women's Volleyball Tournament Wednesday clash with a superb 25-17, 25-12, 25-13 triumph.

DLSU frontliner Jacq "the Jacq-hammer"Alarca made seven straight service aces in the 2nd set that nailed the Lady Maroons in only 4 points, making it 15-4. From there, the disoriented UP managed to fight back with three straight points before the "Sweet Face Assassin", Stephanie Mercado took control of the Lady Spikers' rally to seal the set.

Bench Ace Alexa Tan made three straight service Aces late in the 3rd set that saw UP struggle for more as the DLSU rookies throttled the Lady Maroons' first six.

Araneta and Ramos forefront the UP attacks and defensive stuff but got little support from the others.

It's 11:47pm at gising pa ako. Insomnia yata. Kaya ginawan ko ng mga monicker ang mga idol ko sa DLSU. Hehe. Noon at ngayon.

Michelle Carolino-Thunderbolt

Michelle Datuin-Sgt. D

Mayette Carolino-Miss Velocity

Cha Cruz-Spike Machine

Jacq Alarca-Jacqhammer

Manilla Santos-Capt. Braveheart

Carla Llaguno-Lady Quality

Relea Saet-The Manipulator

Maureen Penetrante-The Wall

Celine Hernandez-The Great Cel

Melissa Gohing-The Windbreaker

Sharmaine Miles Peñano-Mighty Pen

Desiree Hernandez-Perfect Desire

Ma. Klarissa Martinez-Ms. Kinetic

Stephanie Mercado- Baby face Silencer

Why Take Drugs if You Can Play Volleyball?

It has been recorded that in the Philippines, drug abuse is a common, topnotch social problem. It s a disease with no cure. It s sad to know that its very victims are the youth, the said hope of the fatherland stated by the Filipinos national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal.

Imagine, when a young girl, 14 years of age, takes on drugs? What will be the future of her? There will be nothing left. Her life will become miserable, pathetic and violent. Because, as we know, metamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu and marijuana- the main predators in the Philippines- can cause psychotic disorders which will eventually lead to self-destruction.

Not only the victim will be harmed, but the people around her, the friends, the family who care.
The family, as the foundation of the society has the great influence to the youth. Let us encourage them to fight against it, to shun away from drug abuse.

Why take on drugs when you can play volleyball? Let us remind them.

Sports is a worthwhile activity- like volleyball. It enhances ourselves, physically and mentally. It swings us away from loneliness and depression which are the common denominators of drug abuse. Encourage our youth to engage in volleyball. They can meet new friends, build confidence and can make a difference for a brighter future- away from the annihilation of the illegal drugs!

Let us unite to save our youth. Stop drug abuse. Play volleyball!

2010 UAAP WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL SEASON 72 HARDCOURT BEAUTIES

The 2010 UAAP Season 72 Women s Volleyball is over. University Sto. Tomas Tigresses has captured the crown. My favorite team, De La Salle University Lady Spikers placed 2nd. It s an unfortunate event, at least for me and all DLSU fans, but I still salute them for giving us a great season. No bitter times, animo!
Now, the season is over, may I remind you again... And again, I have this urge to list the names of the players that- in my own eyes and mind- made an impact.

In random orders, here it goes:

University of Sto. Tomas Tigresses:

Angeli Tabaquiero, Maika Ortiz, Santiago (i forgot her name; i ve been out of sync lately), Rhea Dimaculangan

DeLa Salle University Lady Spikers: Stephanie Mercado, Cha Cruz, Jacq Alarca, Melissa Gohing and Joanne Siy

Ateneo de Manila University Lady Blue Eagles: Bea Pascual, Gretchen Ho, Dzi Gervacio, Kara Acevedo, Jam Ferrer and Fille Cainglet

Adamson University Lady Falcons: Angela Benting, Lizlee Gata, Pau Soriano and Jill Gustilo

Far Eastern University: Cherry Vivas, Shaira Gonzales, Monique Tiangco and Linor Jose

University of the East Lady Warriors: Dawis, Rosale (I forgot the names, again...)

University of the Philippines Lady Maroons: South Ramos

National University Lady Bulldogs: give me a name, come on! It s on the tip of my tongue

There they go. Pardon me, I can t stop talking about Women's volleyball!

De La Salle University Lady Spikers

Regine Diego
#1
setter/libero
HT: 5′4″
Nov. 17, 1989
4th year
BS-PSYC De La Salle Lipa

Ma. Klarissa Martinez

#2

setter

HT: 5′5″

June 6, 1988

5th year

BS-CIV-STE

OB Montessori Inc.

Jacqueline Alarca
#3
center spiker
HT: 5′9 1/2″
May 13, 1988
5th year
AB-PHM
Tanza National Comprehensive High School

Stephanie Mercado

# 4

open spiker

HT: 5′8″

7/1/1989

5th year

IBS-MMG

St. Bridget School, QC

Melissa Gohing
#5
libero
 HT: 5′3″
October 22, 1991
2nd year
AB-PHM
Hope Christian High School

Elisa Camille Cerveza

#6

center spiker

HT: 5′8″

July 1, 1989

4th year

AB-OCM

Makati Hope Christian School

Michele Theresa Gumabao
#7
open spiker
HT: 5′9″
September 2, 1992
1st year
BSA
School of the Holy Spirit, QC

Isabella Lepping

#8

open spiker

HT: 5′6″

10/8/1991

2nd year

AB-ISE
St. James Academy, Malabon

Ma. Carmel Garbin
#9
setter
HT: 5′7″
September 1, 1992
1st year
AB-ISE
Hope Christian High School

Abigail Marano

#10

open/ center spiker

HT: 5′7″

December 22, 1992

1st year
AB-SPM

Don Antonio Zuzuarregui Sr. Memorial Academy

Charleen Abigaile Cruz
#11
all except libero
HT: 5′8″
May 11, 1988
3rd year
BS-PSYC

Emeli Loraine Zuno

#12

utility spiker

HT: 5′7″

February 6, 1991

3rd year

AB-ISE
De La Salle Lipa

Clarisse FrancescaYeung
#15
center/ utility spiker
HT: 5′ 8 1/2″
December 14, 1991
1st year
BS-Bchem
Immaculate Concepcion Academy

Joanne Siy

#16

utility spiker

HT: 5′7″

March 3, 1992

1st year
AB-SPM

Philippine Institute of Quezon City

Head Coach: Ramil de Jesus
Asst Coach: Noel Orcullo
Trainer: Chie Saet

Source: http://www.greenarchers.ph/

UAAP SEASON 72 SEMIS

It's been a while since i've posted here... Now, obviously i'm posting... Hehe...

The UAAP Season 72 Women's Volleyball Tournament is at its Seifinal round: De La Salle University Lady Spikers, the legue-leader, will face Adamson University Lady Falcons. While 2nd seed University of Sto. Tomas Tigresses will duel Ateneo De Manila University Lady Blue Eagles.

As I write this post, De La Salle and UST had drew first blood against their respective opponents.

DLSU v.s. ADAMSON

DLSU, with a 13-1 win-loss card entering the Semis, is sure to be heavily favored over Adamson which showed unstable performances during the eliminations. With firepowers like Stephanie Mercado, Jacq Alarca, Melissa Gohing and Cha Cruz along with super rookies- Siy and Maraño, the Lady Spikers are out to prove that they are invincible.

But, known for their "never-say-die" attitude, Adamson Lady Falcons will sure to unload another surprise attacks with Angela Benting and Jill Gustilo on the front alongside with Pau Soriano.

UST v.s. ATENEO

UST is a common candidate every season. With Angeli back on the roster, they are stronger. The surprising side,however, Ateneo is on the conquest. Not getting into the playoffs for the last tours, the Lady Eagles came out strong and more determined.

Fille Cainglet has improved a lot. Gretchen Ho, Dzi Gervacio and Bea Pascual unloaded "astig" performance to lead Ateneo on its stint. Now, UST will have to prepare more than they should be.

The war for supremacy is at hand!

Volleyball 101 VOLLEYBALL POSITIONS

In a volleyball game, each team has a maximum players of six in the playing court. Each player has a designated position. One can be the Setter, an Open Hitter, a Middle Blocker, an Opposite or a Libero.

A Setter is the one in charge of the offense. She creates plays and directs the tempo of the attacks.

A Middle Blocker is the one responsible in the defensive end. She is positioned at the net to block the opponent's attack everywhere in the court. She can also be a Middle Hitter during the offense, usually on quick sets.

As the name implies, an Opposite is placed across from the Setter in rotation. She is accountable in helping to sets attack when the Setter is unavailable; and help out in blocking.

An Open Hitter is the main gunner of the team. She is the first option of the Setter during offense.

A Libero is the one responsible on floor defense. She can't serve nor spike. And usually wears a different color of uniform.

Women's Volleyball 2009 Mga Kabogera ng volleyball hardcourt sa Pilipinas SEXY BUT DEADLY!

I just woke up and had this on my mind. I dreamt of Stephanie Mercado (and I don't know why, really!) and I came up with this idea to list down the names of the players in the Women's Volleyball battledoom.

Of course, Filipinas are rare beauties (let's keep it in the volleyball box), but I have to trim it down to my TOP 20 (of course, they are my faves. You have yours, right?)

They're sexy, gorgeous and deadly (in the hardcourt)! Mga Kabogera ng Philippine Women's Volleyball!

1. Michelle Datuin, DLSU
2. Rachel Ann Daquis, FEU
3. Stephanie Mercado, DLSU
4. Bangladesh Pantaleon, LETRAN
5. Mayette Carolino, FEU
6. Fille Saint Cainglet, ATENEO
7. Renelyn Kara Agero, St. Benilde
8. Manilla Santos, DLSU
9. Rissa Jean Laguilles, Adamson
10. Gretchen Ho, Ateneo
11. Shaira Gonzales, FEU
12. Laurence Ann Latigay, SSC
13. Dahlia Cruz, Lyceum
14. Aiza Maizo, UST
15. Melissa Gohing, DLSU
16. Lizlee Ann Gata, Adamson
17. Rebecca Gail Montero, UP
18. Bea Pascual, Ateneo
19. April Linor Jose, FEU
20. Cherry May Vivas

There it goes! Any suggestions? Violent reactions? Go!
Marami pa sana akong ililista, kaso top 20 di ba?

DLSU PORTAL: Lady Spikers- An Eye for One More?

It was a tough battle against the FEU Lady Tamaraws, a fierceful duel of might in the last UAAP Season 71 Women's Volleyball, for the De La Salle University Lady Spikers. Nevertheless, they survived. But what lies ahead for this team?

"Capt. Fireheart" Manilla Santos is out. "Sgt. D" Michelle Datuin has waved her farewell. What was left with DLSU? All task now will be shouldered by Stephanie Mercado. The Sweet Assassin will have to face a bigger challenge, alongside with the Jackhammer, Jaq Alarca without them.

Can DLSU make it twice in a row and regain the crown of being UAAP's powerhouse? That's what has to be seen.

Stephanie "Sweet Assassin" Mercado

UST PORTAL: Ma. Angeli Tabaquiero The Return of the Comeback

I watched a game between DLSU and UST in youtube yesterday. I cant remember really what's the date of the match.

I saw Angeli Tabaquiero smashing those spikes and the crowd kept on roaring, I mean the UST fans of course. Even De La Salle won that match (ouch! Michelle Datuin, i'll miss you...)

Well, i'm not really a Tigresses fanatic but I do like them. And I was so excited when I heard, I mean I read in the internet that Miss Tabaquiero, (ehem! I love her smile actually) will be seeing action in the UAAP. I hope DLSU-UST rivalry will rekindle once more.

One more pepz... Does it suits her to be called "Miss Turbulence"? Haha.

UAAP Women's Volleyball CAN'T WAIT TO WATCH!

It's August. And i'm beginning to feel anxious of waiting. I can't wait to see De La Salle University Lady Spikers in the hardcourt! How I miss to see those gorgeous ladies in green and white uniforms digging, tumbling, and spiking. I was just so sad to know that Michelle Datuin will not be playing this season 72. Ouch! But still, DLSU will be my apple of the eye.

And of course, I can't wait to see every teams. I hope this will be a better season. I mean more exciting and I hope and wish that all teams will give their best shots.

Bring out the ANIMO!

Hope to see NCAA Women's Volleyball on air. Anyone?

UST CAPTURED V-LEAGUE CROWN clobbered San Sebastian College

MVP Mary Jean Balse powered 13 spikes and finished with 18 points as the University of Sto. Tomas Tigresses captured its 4th title via a 25-18, 25-20, 25-22 rout of San Sebastian College Lady Stags in the 6th Shakey's V-league.

UST relied on Finals MVP Rhea Dimaculangan's witty setups most of the game, scoring an answer anytime SSC knocked a comeback.

The Tigresses, with Maika Ortiz on the attack, coined in on the Lady Stags' poor receptions to spurt a 14-7 advantage in the 1st set. But San Sebastian got back with 10-5 outbreak to closed in 17-19. USTcameback again, relying on their net defense to score 4 hits and capped the set.

In the 2nd set, UST erased a early San Sebastian lead, 2-5, and towered a 17-12 mark behind Balse's power attacks.

But the Lady Stags made a counter-attack and tied it on 20-all with Suzanne Roces and Jaroensri Bualee stepping up. However, the Tigresses made another five points surge to finish the set capped by Bernice Co's service ace.

Laurence Ann Latigay led San Sebastian College with 13 points. Roces had 9, Bualee and Joy Benito had 8 apiece.

"It's a nice feeling to win for the first time. At least we got back at the Lady Stags after we lost to them last year." UST mentor Cesael delos Santos said.

The UST Tigresses bagged the most winningest club record in the history of V-league with 4 crowns, shadowing De La Salle which captured 3 titles.

6th Shakey's V-league AWARDEES BALSE IS MVP, BUALEE GAINS BEST SCORER PLUM

The Shakey's V-league Season 6 1st Conference is almost over with only 2 teams battling it out in the Finals and it's time to name the individual achievements. Here is the list of the BEST OF THE BEST!

MARY JEAN BALSE, UST
Most Valuable Player

JAROENSRI BUALEE, SSC
Best Scorer

LAURENCE ANN LATIGAY, SSC
Best Attacker

AIZA MAIZO, UST
Best Blocker

MACAILAH IRISH MORADA, FEU
Best Server

LIZLEE ANN GATA, ADAMSON
Best Digger

RHEA KATRINA DIMACULANGAN, UST
Best Setter

MARGARITA PEPITO, SSC
Best Receiver

SHAIRA GONZALES, FEU
Most Improved Player

6th Shakey's V-league Best-of-three FINALS Adamson gain 3rd place MARY JEAN BALSE NAMED MVP UST FORCES DECIDING GAME 3 BEAT SAN SEBASTIAN

"M9 Thunderbolt" Michelle Carolino knocked a kill late in the 3rd set and Aiza Maizo had 11 attacks to deliver University of Sto. Tomas Tigresses in a 25-21, 25-22, 25-23 triumph over the San Sebastian College Lady Stags yesterday to even the 6th Shakey's V-league 1st Conference Finals.

The victory forced a winner-takes-all game 3 on Tuesday.

Mary Jean Balse was named MVP and had 13 points and 2 blocks for the Tigresses. She was the first player to win the plum twice.

Michelle Carolino had 14 kills and Maizo finished with 13 points for UST.

Down in the 3rd set, 10-15, the Tigresses rallied with a 6-1 dash to draw the scorecard and then eclipsed another 7-2 run including 4 from SSC's errors.

But San Sebastian pulled of a 5-1 spurt to get closed at 23-24 behind Thai import Jaroensri Bualee's hit. But Michelle Carolino foiled the the Lady Stags' comeback, unloading a solid powerspike to capped the battle.

Meanwhile, Adamson University Lady Falcons survived a tough game against Far Eastern University Lady Tams with a 27-25, 25-23, 25-23 victory to clinched the bronze.

Nerissa Bautista and Pau Soriano had 14 apiece for the Adamson.

Mayette Carolino had 18 hits to lead FEU.

6th Shakey's V-league Best-of-three FINALS SAN SEBASTIAN SURPRISED STO. TOMAS, WINS GAME 1 IN 3 SETS

San Sebastian Lady Stags took game 1 of the 6th Shakey's V-league 1st conference Finals yesterday, shocking the heavily favored University of Sto. Tomas Tigresses, 25-17, 25-22, 25-19, behind a tremendous performances from Thai import Jaroensri Bualee and "Rapid Deal" Rysabelle Devanadera.

The Lady Stags are seeking for their back-to-back V-league title, the last one was also against UST.

Captain Laurence Ann Latigay, Analyn Joy Benito and Suzanne Roces combined for 33 points to help San Sebastian catapulted UST's first straight-sets downfall in the conference.

Sto. Tomas, who won all their meetings against the Lady Stags in the regulars, emerged struggled with their perrenial poor receptions. Even the comeback of scoring machine Michelle Carolino from Vietnam stint was never a factor. She was held to only 9 hits.

"Everybody played well. They all stepped up in the Finals," said San Sebastian mentor Roger Gorayeb. "We may have lost twice to UST this conference, but we won the game that mattered most. We controlled their main spikers while we did well in our receptions."

Mary Jean Balse led the Tigresses with 16 points, the only player to score in double figures.

Setter Vernon Ancheta has 79 excellent sets for the Lady Stags.

Game 2 is set on Sunday as San Sebastian hopes to end the best-of-three series.

6th Shakey's V-league FINALS UST vs SAN SEBASTIAN HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF

Raging University Sto. Tomas Tigresses will face their greatest challenge as they meet San Sebastian College Lady Stags in a best-of-three series for the 6th Shakey's V-league 1st conference crown starting this afternoon at 4 pm.

San Sebastian became the first team to hook up a spot after demolishing defending champion Adamson University Lady Falcons who will battle Far Eastern University Lady Tams for 3rd place in a best-of-three series at 2pm.

On the other hand, Sto. Tomas had to escaped a rubber match against FEU to gain a seat in the Finals.

UST had lost to Lady Stags last Season 5 2nd Conference Finals and now have the hope to bounce back and take what they thought was theirs.

Michelle Carolino, who's back from Beach Volleyball Tour from Vietnam, is expected to unload the attacks for UST alongside with superpower co-guest player Mary Jean Balse. To back them up are captain Aiza Maizo, Bernice Co, Judy Caballejo, Maika Ortiz and top setter Katrina Dimaculangan.

The Tigresses are favored to bag the crown, but the Lady Stags will not let it go that easy. They will be forefront by the dangerous Thai import Jaroensri Bualee and top spiker Laurence Latigay. They will get solid support from Vernon Ancheta, Joy Benito, Suzanne Roces and Sasa Devanadera.

UST coach Cesael De los Santos noted that in order for them to surpass the Lady Stags, they have to improve their receptions.

["Thunderbolt M9" Michelle Carolino digs during their game against Indonesia at the SEAGames. She's expected to banner UST against San Sebastian in the Finals.]

6th Shakey's V-league Best-of-three SEMIS GAME 2 SAN SEBASTIAN ON TO FINALS

San Sebastian- too strong to demolished.

Jeng Bualee scored 18 hits and Lou Ann Latigay had 17 to lead San Sebastian College Lady Stags in eliminating defending champions Adamson University Lady Falcons with a massive 25-14, 25-22, 25-14 rout.

The win gave the Lady Stags the ticket to Finals who will face the winner of the ongoing 6th Shakey's V-league semifinals duel between FEU and UST.

Adamson, with their key players failed to deliver, waived their chance to defend their crown. The absence of top falcons Nerissa Bautista and Joan Botor-Carpio proved to be fatal.

6th Shakey's V-league Best-of-three SEMIS GAME 2 RACHEL ANN DAQUIS STEPPED UP AS FEU FORCED GAME 3

UST is a tough team. But FEU was determined.

Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws relied on their tenacious net defense and the rallied to a 16-25, 25-23, 25-21, 25-23 whacking of University of Sto. Tomas Tigresses to forcea deciding game 3 in their 6th Shakey's V-league semifinals series Sunday at The Arena in San Juan City.

"Princess of Power" Rachel Ann Daquis poured 13 kills and finished with 16 hits to lead the Lady Tams. Cherry Vivas had 12 points and "Mystic" Maica Morada added 11 kills.

The Tigresses, who played without scoring machine Michelle Carolino due to Vietnam beach volleyball stint, showed poised when they won the 1st set but shuddered on the next sets as they struggled in the net.

Mary Jean Balse lead UST with 22 hits.

"Rapid Deal" Rysabelle Devanadera

Middle Hitter/ Middle Blocker
San Sebastian Col lege Lady Stags
Jersey #1

Offense: 8 stars
Defense: 8 stars

Deal or no Deal? Better make it fast.

Rysabelle Devanadera, or Sasa, is formidable when it comes to attack. She can wallops the ball like a rocket launched in midair. Expect to be bombed! Or better yet, cover yourself up. Her quicks are rapid ready to rap you out of the map, err...court.

San Sebastian has made it to the semis in the ongoing 6th Shakey's V-league and took game 1 from the tough FEU Lady Tams in their best-of-3 series. And when the call of a hero was off, Sasa delivered. Fast.

With her powerful spikes come the dominating blocking skills. She's not intimidated by taller players. Dare her, she deals.

A force like Sasa, San Sebastian College Lady Stags is a one tough wall to subdue.

V-league Semis Best-of-3 Game 1 San Sebastian leads series, 1-0 RYSABELLE DEVANADERA SHINES AS LADY STAGS HORNS THE LADY FALCONS

Sets: 25-14 25-20 25-18

"Rapid Deal" Rysabelle Devanadera pounded crucial kills in the last two sets and emerged as the best player of the game as San Sebastian took game 1 against Adamson University.

After the Lady Falcons posted a 16-13 advantage in the 3rd set, Devanadera marshalled a 12-2 run for the Lady Stags that saw Adamson fumbled with their defense.

Jeng Bualee had 15, Lou Latigay had 13 and Suzanne Roces had 9 hits for San Sebastian who hope to wrap the series on Sunday.

Adamson played without main gunner Nerissa Bautista and Joan Botor-Carpio, had 10 points from Pau Soriano. Jill Gustilo scattered 8 points.