Women’s squad making most out of short training period, says ace setter

The national team poses with federation and team officials, along with Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino (table, second from right). —AUGUST DELA CRUZ The women’s Alas Pilipinas is composed of various professional and young stars of volleyball, but most of them have pointed out one person they are most excited to play alongside…

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UST setter Cassie Carballo draws inspiration from tattoos

UST Tigresses’ Cassie Carballo.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas setter Cassie Carballo has a tattoo on her right arm to remind her that she can overcome adversities whatever happens. Carballo had the phrase “come what may” inked on her arm as her inspiration every game as she leads the young UST Tigresses…

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San Beda secures commitment of setter Patricia Hiponia

Patricia Grace Hiponia along with her mother Grace and San Beda University assistant coach Ray Rosales. –HAND OUT PHOTO ‘ MANILA, Philippines — San Beda University has secured the commitment of Bacolod Tay Tung High School setter Patricia Hiponia. The team announced that Hiponia agreed to take her act to play for the Lady Red…

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Adamson’s Angelica Alcantara rises from reserve to Best Setter – rezal404

Adamson’s Angelica Alcantara. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—In last year’s Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Preseason Championship, Adamson’s Angelica Alcantara received the Best Setter plum on behalf of teammate Louie Romero. On Sunday, Alcantara was back in the awarding ceremony but this time, to claim the top playmaker hardware with her name on it. In less than…

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Venice Puzon, NCAA Best Setter, to play for PLDT as guest player – rezal404

FILE – Lyceum’s Venice Puzon. NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—PLDT signed two-time NCAA Best Setter Venice Puzon as a guest player in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference starting on June 27 at FilOil EcoOil Center in San Juan City. The High Speed ​​Hitters on Saturday welcomed the playmaker from the Lyceum Lady Pirates, who…

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NU setter Joyme Cagande ‘mentally, physically’ ready as she moves on to pros – rezal404

NU Lady Bulldogs’ setter Joyme Cagande. -UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — National University setter Joyme Cagande is ready for the next chapter of her career as she turns professional in the Premier Volleyball League. After ending her collegiate career with National University’s final loss to La Salle in the UAAP Season 85, Cagande is bracing…

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