Negros–ICC Blue Hawks
Founded2023
OwnerDr. Marcelino Agana
Head coachEdgar Barroga
CaptainCharlotte Tutanes
LeagueMaharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association
2023 MPVA seasonRunner-up

The Negros–ICC Lady Blue Hawks, also referred to as the Negros Blue Hawks, is a Filipino women's volleyball team based in Negros Oriental and representing the Negros island. The team currently competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) as one of its charter teams in its inaugural season.[1][2]

The team is owned by the Immaculada Concepcion College with Dr. Marcelino Agana as the team owner and backed by the Local Government of Negros Oriental.[3]

History

In September 2023, the team was first announced as one of the charter teams of the MPVA. At the time, they were simply known as the "Blue Hawks", as the team didn't have a designated home locality.[4] Later on, it was announced that the team will be based in Negros Oriental.[5] The team also appointed Edgar Barroga as the team's first head coach, Barroga was also appointed as the coach for San Beda's women's volleyball team earlier in the year.

First season

With 27 points and a 9–1 record, Negros clinched the best record of the preliminary round, only losing to Bacoor City in five sets in their second game. Despite a straight sets victory against San Juan in the quarterfinals, they started the Semifinals 0–1 against the Marikina Lady Shoemasters, Negros then won the next two matches to clinch a Finals berth against Bacoor City. Negros lost match 1 but won match 2 on visiting grounds. In match 3, Negros fell to the Strikers in straight sets, ending the season with a silver medal finish.

Current roster

Negros–ICC Blue Hawks
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
2Philippines Andrea CaparalOutside Hitter
3Philippines Irish Besmonte Libero
4Philippines Reyann CaneteOpposite HitterSSC–R
5Philippines Christine Joy ApanMiddle Blocker
7Philippines Ma. Audrei PagayananMiddle Blocker
8Philippines Charlotte Tutanes (C)Setter
9Philippines Gelah Marie LopezOpposite Hitter
10Philippines Angeliz Cate CosmeOutside Hitter
12Philippines Jennifer BacudLibero
13Philippines Ednelle ManiquisOutside Hitter
14Philippines Angel Mae HabaconOutside Hitter
15Philippines Andrea BernalMiddle Blocker
18Philippines Gina Espina Setter
19Philippines Sophie Cagalawan Outside Hitter
Philippines Samantha CatamoraMiddle Blocker
Philippines Jem San JuanOutside Hitter
Philippines Marjorie OrpillaOutside Hitter
Philippines Jara Aleya CatotoOutside Hitter
Philippines Cara Leunice TamonSetter
Philippines Jan Erika MorilloSetter

Honors

Team

MPVA season Title Ref.
2023 Runner-Up [6]

Individual

MPVA Season Award Name Ref.
2023 2nd Best Outside Spiker Angel Mae Habacon [7]
2nd Best Middle Blocker Christine Joy Apan
Best Opposite Spiker Reyann Cañete

Team captain

  • Philippines Charlotte Tutanes (2023 - present)

Head coach

  • Philippines Edgar Barroga (2023 - present)

References

  1. ↑ "10-lgu-based-volleyball-teams-to-join-inaugural-mpva-tourney". Fastbreak. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  2. ↑ "MPVA draws 10 teams". Daily Tribune. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  3. ↑ Escarlote, Mark (August 12, 2023). "Pacquiao launching volleyball tournament". Daily Tribune Sports. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  4. ↑ Villanueva, Ralph Edwin. "Pacquiao-founded volleyball league to showcase homegrown talent". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  5. ↑ Villanueva, Ralph Edwin. "Brand new home-and-away volleyball league MPVA ready for takeoff". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Bacoor sweeps Negros, claims inaugural MPVA crown". Fastbreak. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Bacoor City's Shaila Omipon crowned MPVA MVP". Fastbreak. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
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