PLDT High Speed Hitters

This article is about the women's volleyball team. For the men's volleyball team, see PLDT Volleyball Club. For the women's volleyball team established in 2013 and merged to this team in 2018, see PayMaya High Flyers. For the PLDT sponsored teams that played in the 2014 AVC Club Championships, see PLDT HOME TVolution team.

PLDT High Speed Hitters
Short namePLDT
NicknameHigh Speed Hitters
Founded2018
Head coachRald Ricafort
CaptainKath Arado
LeaguePremier Volleyball League
Philippine Super Liga (2018–2020)
2024 Reinforced4th place
Uniforms
Home
Away

The PLDT High Speed Hitters (formerly the Smart Giga Hitters and the PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters) is a professional women's volleyball team owned by PLDT.

History

[edit]

The team debuted in 2018 as the Smart Prepaid Giga Hitters.[1] The team was owned by Smart Communications.[1]

For the 2018 PSL Invitational Cup, the team partnered with the Philippine Army Lady Troopers and competed as the Smart–Army Giga Hitters.[2]

In September 2018, the PayMaya High Flyers, their affiliate team in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), was merged with the team.[3] In February 2019, the Smart Prepaid Giga Hitters changed its name to the PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters.[4]

The team transferred to the PVL in February 2021, following the league's professionalization.[5] The team changed their name to the High Speed Hitters in January 2022, in a lead up to the upcoming PVL season.[6]

Names

[edit]

Current roster

[edit]
Main article: 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference
PLDT High Speed Hitters
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Philippines Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25) SBU
2 Philippines Shiela Mae Kiseo Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-10-20) October 20, 2000 (age 24) FEU
3 Philippines Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) DLSU
5 Philippines Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-05-13) May 13, 1998 (age 26) DLSU
6 Philippines Canada Savannah Davison Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-01-04) January 4, 1999 (age 25) OU
8 Philippines Kath Arado (C) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 26) UE
9 Philippines Kim Fajardo Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1993-09-30) September 30, 1993 (age 31) DLSU
10 Philippines Majoy Baron Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-10) December 10, 1994 (age 29) DLSU
11 Philippines Kim Kianna Dy Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-07-26) July 26, 1995 (age 29) DLSU
13 Philippines Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 29) USLS
14 Philippines Kiesha Dazzie Bedonia Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2002-12-29) December 29, 2002 (age 21) FEU
15 Philippines Angelica Legacion Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1993-08-15) August 15, 1993 (age 31) Arellano
16 Philippines Angelica Alcantara Setter 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (2000-11-25) November 25, 2000 (age 23) AdU
17 Philippines Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) CPU
18 Philippines Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29) UST
19 Philippines Jovie Prado Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) July 30, 1996 (age 27) AU
25 Philippines Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 27) CSB

Previous roster

[edit]

PLDT High Speed Hitters

[edit]
2024 Premier Volleyball League season
Reinforced Conference
Main article: 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
PLDT High Speed Hitters
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Philippines Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25) SBU
2 Philippines Shiela Mae Kiseo Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-10-20) October 20, 2000 (age 24) FEU
3 Philippines Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) DLSU
4 Philippines Jules Samonte Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 26) ADMU
5 Philippines Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-05-13) May 13, 1998 (age 26) DLSU
6 Philippines Canada Savannah Davison Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-01-04) January 4, 1999 (age 25) OU
7 Russia Elena Savkina-Samoilenko (I) Outside Hitter 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) (1995-06-27) June 27, 1995 (age 29)
8 Philippines Kath Arado (C) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 26) UE
9 Philippines Kim Fajardo Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1993-09-30) September 30, 1993 (age 31) DLSU
10 Philippines Majoy Baron Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-10) December 10, 1994 (age 29) DLSU
11 Philippines Kim Kianna Dy Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-07-26) July 26, 1995 (age 29) DLSU
13 Philippines Dell Palomata (NT) Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 29) USLS
14 Philippines Kiesha Dazzie Bedonia Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2002-12-29) December 29, 2002 (age 21) FEU
16 Philippines Angelica Alcantara Setter 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (2000-11-25) November 25, 2000 (age 23) AdU
17 Philippines Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) CPU
18 Philippines Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29) UST
19 Philippines Jovie Prado Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) July 30, 1996 (age 27) AU
25 Philippines Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 27) CSB
All-Filipino Conference
Main article: 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference
PLDT High Speed Hitters
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Philippines Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25) SBU
2 Philippines Shiela Mae Kiseo Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-10-20) October 20, 2000 (age 24) FEU
4 Philippines Jules Samonte Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 26) ADMU
5 Philippines Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-05-13) May 13, 1998 (age 26) DLSU
6 Philippines Canada Savannah Davison Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-01-04) January 4, 1999 (age 25) OU
8 Philippines Kathleen Faith Arado (C) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 26) UE
9 Philippines Kim Fajardo Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1993-09-30) September 30, 1993 (age 31) DLSU
10 Philippines Mary Joy Baron Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-10) December 10, 1994 (age 29) DLSU
11 Philippines Kim Kianna Dy Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-07-26) July 26, 1995 (age 29) DLSU
12 Philippines Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33) UST
13 Philippines Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 29) UV
14 Philippines Kiesha Dazzie Bedonia Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2002-12-29) December 29, 2002 (age 21) FEU
17 Philippines Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) CPU
18 Philippines Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29) UST
25 Philippines Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 27) CSB
2023 Premier Volleyball League season
2nd All-Filipino Conference
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference
PLDT High Speed Hitters
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
2 Philippines Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 (age 26) UE
3 Philippines Mika Aereen Reyes (C) Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) DLSU
4 Philippines Jules Samonte Outside hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 26) ADMU
5 Philippines Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-05-13) May 13, 1998 (age 26) DLSU
6 PhilippinesCanada Savannah Davison Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-01-04) January 4, 1999 (age 25) OU
8 Philippines Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 26) UE
9 Philippines Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25) SBU
12 Philippines Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33) UST
13 Philippines Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 29) UV
14 Philippines Michelle Kathleen Morente Opposite Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-11-04) November 4, 1994 (age 30) DLSU
15 Philippines Honey Royse Tubino Opposite hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1993-01-12) January 12, 1993 (age 31) UPHSD
16 Philippines Lutgarda Malaluan Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1993-01-16) January 16, 1993 (age 31) FAITH
17 Philippines Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) CPU
18 Philippines Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29) UST
21 Philippines Angelica Legacion Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1993-08-15) August 15, 1993 (age 31) AU
25 Philippines Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 27) CSB
Invitational Conference
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference
PLDT High Speed Hitters
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Venice Puzon Setter LPU
2 Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) November 14, 1998 (age 24) UE
3 Mika Reyes (C) Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) June 21, 1994 (age 29) DLSU
4 Jules Samonte Outside hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) October 22, 1998 (age 24) ADMU
5 Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) DLSU
8 Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) May 22, 1998 (age 25) UE
9 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) February 12, 1999 (age 24) SBU
12 Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) March 21, 1991 (age 32) UST
13 Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) November 1, 1995 (age 27) UV
14 Michelle Kathleen Morente Opposite Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) November 4, 1994 (age 28) DLSU
15 Honey Royse Tubino Opposite hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) January 12, 1993 (age 30) UPHSD
17 Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) June 21, 1994 (age 29) CPU
18 Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) December 18, 1994 (age 28) UST
19 Jovielyn Grace Prado Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) July 30, 1996 (age 27) AU
25 Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) August 3, 1997 (age 26) CSB
1st All–Filipino Conference
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League First All-Filipino Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth School
2 Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 (age 26) UE
3 Mika Reyes (C) Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) DLSU
4 Jules Samonte Outside hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 26) ADMU
5 Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) DLSU
8 Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 26) UE
9 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25) SBU
11 Ysabel Jamie Jimenez Outside Hitter UST
12 Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33) UST
13 Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 29) UV
14 Michelle Kathleen Morente Opposite Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-11-04) November 4, 1994 (age 30) ADMU
15 Wendy Anne Semana Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 38) FEU
17 Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) CPU
18 Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29) UST
19 Jovielyn Grace Prado Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 28) AU
25 Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 27) CSB
2022 Premier Volleyball League season
Reinforced Conference
Main article: 2022 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth School
1 Philippines Heather Anne Guino-o Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-11-27) November 27, 1997 (age 26) FEU
2 Philippines Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 (age 26) UE
3 Philippines Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) DLSU
4 Philippines Jules Samonte Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 26) ADMU
5 Philippines Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) DLSU
7 Philippines Christine Joy Soyud Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28) AdU
8 Philippines Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 26) UE
9 Philippines Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25) SBU
10 Philippines Toni Rose Basas Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-09-07) September 7, 1996 (age 28) FEU
11 Russia Elena Savkina-Samoilenko (I) Outside Hitter 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) (1995-06-27) June 27, 1995 (age 29)
12 Philippines Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan (C) Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33) UST
13 Philippines Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 29) UV
15 Philippines Wendy Anne Semana Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 38) FEU
17 Philippines Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) CPU
18 Philippines Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29) UST
19 Philippines Jovelyn Prado Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 28) AU
25 Philippines Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 27) CSB
Invitational Conference
Main article: 2022 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
1 Philippines Heather Anne Guino-o Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-11-27) November 27, 1997 (age 26)
2 Philippines Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 (age 26)
3 Philippines Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30)
4 Philippines Jules Samonte Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 26)
6 Philippines Lhara Maye Clavano Setter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-05-13) May 13, 1999 (age 25)
7 Philippines Christine Joy Soyud Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28)
8 Philippines Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 26)
9 Philippines Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25)
10 Philippines Toni Rose Basas Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-09-07) September 7, 1996 (age 28)
12 Philippines Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan (c) Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33)
13 Philippines Depl Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 29)
15 Philippines Wendy Anne Semana Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 38)
17 Philippines Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30)
18 Philippines Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29)
19 Philippines Jovelyn Prado Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 28)
Open Conference
Main article: 2022 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
2 Philippines Lhara Maye Clavano Setter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-05-13) May 13, 1999 (age 25)
3 Philippines Jessy Jane De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29)
4 Philippines Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 (age 26)
4 Philippines Heather Anne Guino-o Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-11-27) November 27, 1997 (age 26)
5 Philippines Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25)
6 Philippines Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 26)
7 Philippines Wendy Anne Semana Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 38)
8 Philippines Christine Joy Soyud Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28)
9 Philippines Jules Samonte Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 26)
10 Philippines Toni Rose Basas Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-09-07) September 7, 1996 (age 28)
11 Philippines Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30)
12 Philippines Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan (c) Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33)
15 Philippines Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 29)
17 Philippines Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30)
19 Philippines Jovelyn Prado Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 28)

PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters

[edit]
2021 Premier Volleyball League season
Open Conference
Main article: 2021 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
1 Maria Lina Isabel Molde Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998 (age 26)
2 Mariella Gabarda Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-06-13) June 13, 1998 (age 26)
3 Maristella Genn Layug Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998 (age 26)
5 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25)
7 Vira May Guillema Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-05-09) May 9, 1995 (age 29)
8 Christine Joy Soyud Opposite Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28)
9 Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-02-23) February 23, 1996 (age 28)
10 Toni Rose Basas Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-09-07) September 7, 1996 (age 28)
11 Maria Shola May Alvarez Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-07-11) July 11, 1997 (age 27)
12 Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan (c) Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33)
14 Jorelle Singh Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 (age 28)
16 Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 28)
17 Joyce Sta. Rita Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998 (age 26)
21 Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995 (age 29)

PLDT Home Fibr

[edit]
2020 PSL season
2020 PSL Grand Prix Conference
Main article: 2020 PSL Grand Prix Conference
No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1 Philippines Ryssabel Devanadera Middle blocker 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1990-05-27) May 27, 1990 (age 34)
2 Philippines Necelle Mae Gual Setter 54 kg (119 lb)
3 Philippines Jam Moreno Middle Blocker 54 kg (119 lb)
4 Philippines Sheeka Gin Espinosa Outside Hitter 54 kg (119 lb)
6 Philippines Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1988-08-17) August 17, 1988 (age 36)
7 Philippines Vira May Guillema Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-05-09) May 9, 1995 (age 29)
8 Philippines Menchie Tubiera Outside hitter 54 kg (119 lb)
9 Philippines Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-02-23) February 23, 1996 (age 28)
10 France Maeva Orle (I) Outside hitter 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) (1991-05-08) May 8, 1991 (age 33)
11 Philippines Maria Shola May Alvarez Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-07-11) July 11, 1997 (age 27)
12 Philippines Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in) (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995 (age 29)
16 Philippines Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) 43 kg (95 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 28)
17 Philippines Joyce Sta. Rita Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998 (age 26)
21 Philippines Jana Sta. Maria Middle Blocker
2019 PSL season
2019 PSL Grand Prix Conference

For the 2019 PSL Grand Prix Conference

No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1 Philippines Sasa Devanadera Middle blocker 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1990-05-27) May 27, 1990 (age 34)
4 Philippines Jasmine Nabor Setter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 54 kg (119 lb) (1998-07-11) July 11, 1998 (age 26)
5 Philippines Grethcel Soltones Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 276 cm (109 in) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 29)
6 Philippines Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1988-08-17) August 17, 1988 (age 36)
7 Philippines Vira May Guillema Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-05-09) May 9, 1995 (age 29)
9 Philippines Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-02-23) February 23, 1996 (age 28)
10 Philippines Maria Shola May Luna Alvarez Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-07-11) July 11, 1997 (age 27)
11 Philippines Laurence Ann Latigay Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1986-03-21) March 21, 1986 (age 38)
12 Philippines Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in) (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995 (age 29)
16 Philippines Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) 43 kg (95 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 28)
17 Philippines Joyce Sta. Rita Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998 (age 26)
18 Philippines Angelica Macabalitao Opposite Hitter 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 81 kg (179 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 265 cm (104 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 28)
24 United States Kendra Dahlke (I) Outside hitter 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1996-12-29) December 29, 1996 (age 27)
25 United Kingdom Grace Lazard (I) Middle blocker 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)

Smart Giga Hitters

[edit]
2018 PSL season
2018 PSL All-Filipino Conference Line-up

For the 2018 PSL All-Filipino Conference

No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
4 Philippines Jasmine Nabor Setter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 54 kg (119 lb) (1998-07-11) July 11, 1998 (age 26)
5 Philippines Grethcel Soltones Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 276 cm (109 in) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 29)
6 Philippines Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1988-08-17) August 17, 1988 (age 36)
7 Philippines Czarina Grace Carandang Middle Blocker 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 57 kg (126 lb) (1997-11-26) November 26, 1997 (age 26)
8 Philippines Marie Angelica Cayuna Setter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (1998-08-17) August 17, 1998 (age 26)
9 Philippines Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-02-23) February 23, 1996 (age 28)
11 Philippines Laurence Ann Latigay Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1986-03-21) March 21, 1986 (age 38)
12 Philippines Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in) (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995 (age 29)
13 Philippines Celine Domingo Middle Blocker 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (1999-04-20) April 20, 1999 (age 25)
14 Philippines Jorelle Singh Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 80 kg (180 lb) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 (age 28)
15 Philippines Jerrilli Malabanan Outside Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 76 kg (168 lb) (1995-06-17) June 17, 1995 (age 29)
16 Philippines Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) 43 kg (95 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 28)
17 Philippines Joyce Sta. Rita Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998 (age 26)
18 Philippines Angelica Macabalitao Opposite Hitter 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 81 kg (179 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 265 cm (104 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 28)
2018 PSL Invitational Cup Line-up

For the 2018 PSL Invitational Cup

No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1 Philippines Christine Agno (L) Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 64 kg (141 lb) 242 cm (95 in) 240 cm (94 in) (1993-10-15) October 15, 1993 (age 31)
2 Philippines Christine Diane Francisco Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 77 kg (170 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 256 cm (101 in)
3 Philippines Joanne Bunag Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 72 kg (159 lb) 265 cm (104 in) 258 cm (102 in)
4 Philippines Caitlin Viray Opposite Hitter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 259 cm (102 in) 258 cm (102 in)
5 Philippines Mary Jean Balse–Pabayo (c) Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 78 kg (172 lb) 259 cm (102 in) 258 cm (102 in)
6 Philippines Jem Nicole Gutierrez Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 263 cm (104 in)
7 Philippines Alina Joyce Bicar Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 261 cm (103 in) 250 cm (98 in)
8 Philippines Sarah Jane Gonzales Outside Hitter 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 72 kg (159 lb) 248 cm (98 in) 241 cm (95 in)
10 Philippines Angela Nunag (L) Libero 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 64 kg (141 lb) 247 cm (97 in) 241 cm (95 in)
11 Philippines Mary Dominique Pacres Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 108 kg (238 lb) 260 cm (100 in) 249 cm (98 in)
12 Philippines Genie Sabas Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 71 kg (157 lb) 263 cm (104 in) 254 cm (100 in)
14 Philippines Nerissa Bautista Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 77 kg (170 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 258 cm (102 in)
16 Philippines Lutgarda Malaluan Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 73 kg (161 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 258 cm (102 in)
19 Philippines Mildred Thea Dizon Setter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 72 kg (159 lb) 265 cm (104 in) 259 cm (102 in)
2018 PSL Grand Prix Line-up

For the 2018 PSL Grand Prix Conference

No. Name Pos Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1 Philippines Cherilyn Jhane Sindayen Open Spiker 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 248 cm (98 in) 242 cm (95 in) (1996-08-11) August 11, 1996 (age 28)
2 Philippines Patricia Siatan-Torres (L) Libero 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 242 cm (95 in) 240 cm (94 in) (1980-02-06) February 6, 1980 (age 44)
3 Philippines Entezar Bangcola Setter 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 53 kg (117 lb) 244 cm (96 in) 240 cm (94 in) (1996-06-27) June 27, 1996 (age 28)
5 Philippines Janet Serafica Setter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 258 cm (102 in) 252 cm (99 in) (1987-09-26) September 26, 1987 (age 37)
15 Philippines Christine Agno (L) Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 242 cm (95 in) 240 cm (94 in) (1993-10-15) October 15, 1993 (age 31)
-- Philippines Yvette Tongco Middle blocker
-- Philippines Arianna Angustia Middle blocker
-- Philippines Roselle Urriza Middle blocker
-- Philippines Hezzymie Acuna Middle blocker
-- Philippines Jonah Corpuz Middle blocker
16 Philippines Jeannie Delos Reyes Open Spiker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 270 cm (110 in) 265 cm (104 in)
-- Philippines Bien Juanilo Open Spiker
11 Philippines Florence Madulid Open Spiker
-- Philippines Angelica Macabalitao Opposite
12 Philippines Genie Sabas Opposite 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 57 kg (126 lb)
17 Cuba Gyselle Silva (I) Opposite 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 317 cm (125 in) 309 cm (122 in) (1991-10-29) October 29, 1991 (age 33)
-- Serbia Marija Jelic (I)

Honors

[edit]

Team

[edit]

Premier Volleyball League:

Season Conference Title Source
2021 Open 7th place [7]
2022 Open 5th place [8]
Invitational 4th place [9]
Reinforced 6th place [10]
2023 1st All-Filipino 4th place [11]
Invitational 5th place [12]
2nd All-Filipino 5th place [13]
2024 All-Filipino 5th place [14]
Reinforced 4th place [15]
2024-25 All-Filipino TBD
Philippine Superliga
Season Conference Title Source
2018 Grand Prix 8th place
Beach Challenge Cup Women's:
Men's: 3rd Place
Invitational 4th place
All-Filipino 6th place
2019 Grand Prix 3rd Place
Beach Challenge Cup PLDT Home Fibr (Team A):
Smart GigaX (Team B):
All-Filipino 6th place
Invitational 5th place
2020 Grand Prix Cancelled

Individual

[edit]

Premier Volleyball League:

Season Conference Award Name Source
2022 Invitational 1st Best Middle Blocker Philippines Mika Reyes [16]
2nd Best Middle Blocker Philippines Dell Palomata
2023 1st All-Filipino Best Libero Philippines Kathleen Faith Arado [17]
Invitational Best Libero Philippines Kathleen Faith Arado [18]
2024 Reinforced 1st Best Middle Blocker Philippines Mary Joy Baron [19][20]
Philippine Superliga
Season Conference Award Name Source
2019 Grand Prix Best Middle Blocker (foreign) United States Grace Lazard
Best Opposite Spiker (local) Philippines Aiko Urdas

Team captains

[edit]

Coaches

[edit]

Imports

[edit]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Manicad, Julis (February 9, 2018). "Smart parades rookies, veterans". Volleyverse. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  2. ^ Mendoza, Voltaire (June 7, 2018). "Lady Troopers out to regain PSL supremacy". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  3. ^ "PLDT rejoins Super Liga as eight teams battle for title in All-Filipino Conference". SPIN.PH. October 2, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  4. ^ Zarate, Noel (February 12, 2019). "PSL Grand Prix Preview: The retooled PLDT Home FIBR". ESPN 5. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
  5. ^ Lozada, Bong (February 5, 2021). "Cignal, PLDT joining PVL". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  6. ^ "PLDT Home to be known as High Speed Hitters in coming PVL season". ABS-CBN News. January 14, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  7. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (August 6, 2021). "PLDT rips Cignal to end PVL Open on three-game win streak". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  8. ^ "PLDT outduels F2 Logistics for 5th". Premier Volleyball League. April 5, 2022. Archived from the original on April 5, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  9. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (August 14, 2022). "PVL: Cignal bags bronze after comeback win over PLDT". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  10. ^ Velasco, Jillian (November 17, 2022). "Chery Tiggo enters PVL playoffs on a high as PLDT kisses semis bid goodbye". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on November 17, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  11. ^ "PVL: F2 Logistics completes series sweep of PLDT for bronze". sports.inquirer.net. March 28, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  12. ^ "Kurashiki turns back PLDT, seals PVL title showdown vs Creamline". Spin.ph. July 27, 2023. Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  13. ^ Morales, Luisa (December 5, 2023). "PLDT outlasts Petro Gazz in five sets, ends PVL campaign on a high". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  14. ^ "PLDT exits with a bang, drubs Creamline". Premier Volleyball League. April 25, 2024. Archived from the original on April 25, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  15. ^ "Cignal fight back to repel PLDT, bags bronze". Premier Volleyball League. September 4, 2024. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  16. ^ "Tots Carlos takes Invitational MVP crown". pvl.ph. Premier Volleyball League. August 14, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  17. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (March 30, 2023). "Creamline's Tots Carlos wins third PVL MVP award". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  18. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (July 30, 2023). "Cignal's Ces Molina crowned 2023 PVL Invitational MVP". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  19. ^ Demigillo, Kiko (September 4, 2024). "'MVPons' finally real as Bernadeth Pons takes home PVL Reinforced Conference MVP and Finals MVP honors". One Sports. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  20. ^ https://pvl.ph/news/bernadeth-pons-named-pvl-reinforced-conference-mvp
  21. ^ a b "New-look Cignal, debuting Smart Prepaid eye solid PSL campaigns". ABS-CBN Sports. February 14, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  22. ^ Garcia, John Mark (June 8, 2024). "Lena Samoilenko back for PLDT in 2024 Reinforced Conference". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on June 9, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=PLDT_High_Speed_Hitters&oldid=1256095083"