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?