The Capital1 Solar Spikers is a professional women's volleyball team in the Philippines debuting in the Premier Volleyball League.
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| Short name | Capital1 |
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| Nickname | Solar Spikers |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Owner | CapitalOne Energy Corp. |
| Head coach | Roger Gorayeb |
| Captain | Jorelle Singh (NU) |
| League | Premier Volleyball League |
| 2024 All-Filipino | 11th place |
The team is affiliated with Capital1 Solar Energy and is co-owned by Milka and Mandy Romero.[1]
History edit
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 edit
| Capital1 Solar Spikers | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Player | Position | Height | Birth date | School |
| 1 |  Janine Navarro |
Outside Hitter | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | January 13, 1995 | CSB |
| 2 | Sydney Mae Niegos |
Middle Blocker | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | September 26, 2000 | JRU |
| 3 | Renesa Melgar |
Opposite Spiker | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | September 23, 1998 | JRU |
| 4 | Heather Anne Guino-o |
Outside Hitter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | November 27, 1997 | FEU |
| 5 | Jhudelle Quizon |
Setter | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | February 10, 2000 | UE |
| 6 | Janeca Janine Lana |
Outside Hitter | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | August 14, 2000 | UE |
| 7 | Mary Antonette Landicho |
Libero | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | December 7, 1999 | NU |
| 8 | Arriane Mae Layug |
Outside Hitter | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | October 14, 1996 | DLSU |
| 9 | Aiko Sweet Urdas |
Opposite Hitter | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | February 23, 1996 | NU |
| 10 | Jorelle Singh (C) |
Outside Hitter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | December 14, 1995 | NU |
| 11 | Katherine Villegas |
Middle Blocker | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | April 30, 1995 | SSC–R |
| 12 | Patty Jane Orendain |
Outside Hitter | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | July 13, 1994 | USLS |
| 14 | May Jennifer Macatuno |
Setter | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) | May 23, 1992 | AdU |
| 15 | Ma. Lourdes Clemente |
Middle Blocker | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | May 31, 1996 | DLSU |
| 16 | Cathrina Dizon |
Middle Blocker | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | September 2, 2000 | CSB |
| 17 | Shyra Mae Umandal |
Middle Blocker | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | January 17, 1998 | UPHSD |
| 18 | Rica Jane Rivera |
Libero | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | October 4, 1997 | UST |
| 19 | Rovena Andrea Instrella |
Opposite Hitter | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | November 30, 1998 | DLSU |
| 20 | Dana Del Rosario |
Setter | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) | January 11, 2002 | DLSU |
| 21 | Shirley Salamagos |
Middle Blocker | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | February 4, 1995 | AU |
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Honors edit
| Season | Conference | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | All-Filipino | 11th place | [8] |
Team captains edit
Jorelle Singh (2024-present)
Head coach edit
- Roger Gorayeb (2024–present)
References edit
- ^ a b Dannug, Jonash (January 25, 2024). "Romero sisters draw from father's legacy for PVL success". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "Sportsman Mikee Romero awarded PVL franchise". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Micaller, Bea (February 20, 2024). "PVL: Chery Tiggo spoils Capital1 debut in sweep win". GMA News. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "PVL newbie Capital1 sets modest expectations". The Philippine Star. January 25, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ Villar, Joey (January 21, 2024). "Gorayeb named capital1 coach". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ "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.