Capital1 Solar Spikers

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Capital1 Solar Spikers
Short nameCapital1
NicknameSolar Spikers
Founded2024
OwnerCapitalOne Energy Corp.
Head coachRoger Gorayeb
CaptainJorelle Singh (NU)
LeaguePremier Volleyball League
2024 All-Filipino11th 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

Main article: 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference
Capital1 Solar Spikers
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Philippines Janine Navarro Outside Hitter 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-01-13) January 13, 1995 (age 29) CSB
2 Philippines Sydney Mae Niegos Middle Blocker 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (2000-09-26) September 26, 2000 (age 23) JRU
3 Philippines Renesa Melgar Opposite Spiker 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-09-23) September 23, 1998 (age 25) JRU
4 Philippines Heather Anne Guino-o Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-11-27) November 27, 1997 (age 26) FEU
5 Philippines Jhudelle Quizon Setter 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) (2000-02-10) February 10, 2000 (age 24) UE
6 Philippines Janeca Janine Lana Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-08-14) August 14, 2000 (age 23) UE
7 Philippines Mary Antonette Landicho Libero 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1999-12-07) December 7, 1999 (age 24) NU
8 Philippines Arriane Mae Layug Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1996-10-14) October 14, 1996 (age 27) DLSU
9 Philippines Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-02-23) February 23, 1996 (age 28) NU
10 Philippines Jorelle Singh (C) Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 (age 28) NU
11 Philippines Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995 (age 29) SSC–R
12 Philippines Patty Jane Orendain Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (1994-07-13) July 13, 1994 (age 29) USLS
14 Philippines May Jennifer Macatuno Setter 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1992-05-23) May 23, 1992 (age 31) AdU
15 Philippines Ma. Lourdes Clemente Middle Blocker 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) (1996-05-31) May 31, 1996 (age 27) DLSU
16 Philippines Cathrina Dizon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (2000-09-02) September 2, 2000 (age 23) CSB
17 Philippines Shyra Mae Umandal Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-01-17) January 17, 1998 (age 26) UPHSD
18 Philippines Rica Jane Rivera Libero 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-10-04) October 4, 1997 (age 26) UST
19 Philippines Rovena Andrea Instrella Opposite Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-11-30) November 30, 1998 (age 25) DLSU
20 Philippines Dana Del Rosario Setter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (2002-01-11) January 11, 2002 (age 22) DLSU
21 Philippines Shirley Salamagos Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-02-04) February 4, 1995 (age 29) AU

Honors

Season Conference Title Source
2024 All-Filipino 11th place [8]

Team captains

  • Philippines Jorelle Singh (2024-present)

Head coach

References

  1. ^ a b Dannug, Jonash (January 25, 2024). "Romero sisters draw from father's legacy for PVL success". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  2. ^ "Sportsman Mikee Romero awarded PVL franchise". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Micaller, Bea (February 20, 2024). "PVL: Chery Tiggo spoils Capital1 debut in sweep win". GMA News. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "PVL newbie Capital1 sets modest expectations". The Philippine Star. January 25, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  7. ^ Villar, Joey (January 21, 2024). "Gorayeb named capital1 coach". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  8. ^ "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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