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Bacoor City Strikers (volleyball)

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Bacoor City Strikers
Short nameBacoor City
NicknameStrikers
Founded2023
OwnerLocal Government of Bacoor
Head coachSandy Rieta
CaptainMarian Tracy Andal
LeagueMaharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association
2023 MPVA seasonChampions
Uniforms
Home
Away
Championships
Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association: 1
(2023)

The Bacoor City Strikers, also known as Bacoor City Strikers – Metro Land Builders Corp. for sponsorship reasons, are a Filipino women's developmental volleyball team based in Bacoor, Cavite. The team currently competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA).[1][2] The team playing their home games at Strike Gymnasium.

Owned by the Local Government of Bacoor, the team is one the league's charter teams, beginning play in the 2023 season.[3] The team shares its name with its basketball counterpart in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).

History

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Background

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The Bacoor City Strikers were first announced as one of the charter teams of the MPVA.[4] For the inaugural 2023 season, the Bacoor City Strikers is captained by Razel Paula Aldea.

Immediate success and first championship

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After a slow one-point start in its first two games, Bacoor City went on to win the next six games out of the eight remaining, Led by Shaila Omipon and Razel Aldea, the Strikers clinched the third seed with 17 points on a 6–4 record to earn twice-to-beat advantage in the Quarterfinals.

In the playoffs, Bacoor City eliminated Caloocan in one match then faced second-seeded Rizal in the Semifinals. The Strikers lost match 1 in five sets but came back to win the next to matches, earning them a Finals berth against the first-seeded Negros–ICC Blue Hawks, who are ahead by 10 points. Despite the big disparity, Bacoor City took the first match with Negros taking the second. Bacoor City then won the third match in straight sets to be declared the MPVA's inaugural champions.[5]

Despite the departure of the basketball Strikers from the MPBL, the volleyball Strikers are set to continue competing in 2024.

Team identity

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Like its former basketball counterpart, the team is named after Bacoor City Mayor Strike Revilla. The logo is the also the same as the basketball team.

Current roster

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Bacoor City Strikers roster
Number Player Position Height Birth date High School
1 Joanne Lozano Libero UPHSD
2 Charisse Enrico Middle Blocker UPHSD
3 Winnie Bedana Middle Blocker UPHSD
4 Shaila Omipon Outside Hitter UPHSD
5 Pauline Reyes Outside Hitter UPHSD
6 Fianne Ariola Setter UPHSD
7 Cyrielle Alemeniana Outside Hitter UPHSD
8 Jazhryl Lagmay Middle Blocker
10 Ynna Nicole Hatulan Middle Blocker DLSU
11 Camille Bustamante Opposite Hitter UPHSD
12 Marian Tracy Andal (C) Libero UPHSD
14 Daizerlyn Uy Middle Blocker UPHSD
15 Jemalyn Menor Outside Hitter UPHSD
16 Jhasmine Sapin Setter UPHSD
17 Patrisha Salgado Outside Hitter UPHSD
18 Nicollete Gaa Setter
19 Maria Theresa Salvador Opposite Hitter
20 Maxine Abliter Outside Hitter UPHSD
22 Ma. Criselda Alvarez Libero
Ivy Aquino Middle Blocker UST

Previous roster

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2023
Bacoor City Strikers roster
Number Player Position Height Birth date High School
1 Mary Rhose Dapol Outside Hitter UPHSD
2 Daizerlyn Uy Middle Blocker UPHSD
3 Winnie Bedana Middle Blocker UPHSD
4 Shaila Omipon Outside Hitter UPHSD
5 Mikayla Mindanao Libero
6 Fianne Ariola Setter UPHSD
7 Cyrielle Alemeniana Outside Hitter UPHSD
8 Maria Theresa Salvador Opposite Hitter
9 Charmaine Ocado Outside Hitter UPHSD
10 Krisha Cordero Opposite Hitter UPHSD
11 Maxine Abliter Outside Hitter UPHSD
12 Alexandra Rafael OH/MB LPU
14 Charisse Enrico Middle Blocker UPHSD
15 Razel Paula Aldea (C) Middle Blocker UPHSD
16 Jhasmine Sapin Setter UPHSD
17 Joanne Lozano Libero UPHSD
18 Nicollete Gaa Setter
19 Jazhryl Lagmay Middle Blocker
20 Krimillen Villar Opposite Hitter UPHSD

Honors

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Team

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MPVA Season Title Ref.
2023 Champions [6]
2024 [to be determined]

Individual

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MPVA Season Award Name Ref.
2023 Most Valuable Player Shaila Omipon [7]
1st Best Outside Spiker
1st Best Middle Blocker Razel Paula Aldea

Team captain

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  • Philippines Razel Paula Aldea (2023)
  • Philippines Marian Tracy Andal (2024–present)

Head coach

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  • Philippines Sandy Rieta (2023–present)

References

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  1. ^ "10-lgu-based-volleyball-teams-to-join-inaugural-mpva-tourney". Fastbreak. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "MPVA draws 10 teams". Daily Tribune. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  3. ^ Escarlote, Mark (August 12, 2023). "Pacquiao launching volleyball tournament". Daily Tribune Sports. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  4. ^ Villanueva, Ralph Edwin. "Pacquiao-founded volleyball league to showcase homegrown talent". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  5. ^ Abrina, Dennis (December 22, 2023). "Bacoor Metroland Lady Altas claim MPVA's inaugural title". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  6. ^ Abrina, Dennis (December 22, 2023). "Bacoor Metroland Lady Altas claim MPVA's inaugural title". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  7. ^ "Bacoor City's Shaila Omipon crowned MPVA MVP". Fastbreak. Retrieved December 21, 2023.