Arellano Chiefs, Lady Chiefs and Braves

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Arellano Chiefs and Lady Chiefs
AU Chiefs Season 91 logo.png
SchoolArellano University
League NCAA
Joined NAASCU: 2001-02
NCRAA: 2005-09
NCAA: 2009-present
Location Manila, Philippines
Team colors    Blue, Red and Gray
Juniors' teamBraves
Seniors' general championships
Juniors' general championships

The Arellano University Chiefs and Lady Chiefs are the athletic teams of Arellano University's varsity program. The university is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the National Capital Region Athletic Association (NCRAA). Its program includes several intercollegiate varsity sports teams for women and men.

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History

Originally known as the Arellano Flaming Arrows, the team won the National Student's Championship (NSC) in the 1970s. Years later, the Chiefs entered the best-of-three finals in the men's basketball division of the NCRAA in 2006 when they were defeated by the Saint Francis of Assisi College Doves. In a repeat finals appearance in 2007, head coach Leo Isaac finally led the Chiefs to the championship with a 6764 game three win against the EAC Generals. The Chiefs relied on their defense to stop EAC's Ronjay Buenafe, while supporters of the rival teams had to be restrained inside the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The then Baby Chiefs also defeated the Olivarez College juniors team in their own title series to ensure both NCRAA basketball titles would go to their Juan Sumulong Campus. [1]

In 2008, the Chiefs reigned anew against 2006 tormentor St. Francis in two games., [2] while the Baby Chiefs also swept the Dovelets in juniors' competition to keep both basketball trophies. [3] The Chiefs' NCRAA championship caused their qualification to the 2008 Philippine Collegiate Championship for basketball. In the PCC, they defeated UCN Golden Dragons in the first round, but they were eliminated in the quarterfinals by three-peat NCAA champions San Beda Red Lions.

The Chiefs were able to qualify anew for the 2009 NCRAA finals, but they were defeated by upstarts Universal College Golden Dragons in overtime to deny the Chiefs of a third consecutive championship, while the Baby Chiefs were luckier as they defeated the Rizal Technological University Baby Thunders to clinch their third consecutive championship. [4]

The Chiefs are also the reigning three-time Fr. Martin Cup champions, their last championship coming in 2009 against Philippine Merchant Marine School. [5]

With the departure of Philippine Christian University (PCU) Dolphins after exposure of several juniors' players enrolling with forged documents, the NCAA originally opened its doors for new members, and Arellano was one of the schools that lodged their application. [6] Arellano was named as one of the frontrunners, [7] but the NCAA Policy Board fail to garner enough number of votes to admit a new member which closed the doors for new members for their 200910 season. [8]

However, the NCAA invited "guest teams" instead, and Arellano, along with the AUF Great Danes and fellow NCRAA member EAC Generals were accepted as guest teams for the 200910 season, where they are also eligible to win championships. [9]

The Chiefs finished their 2009 campaigned fifth, the best among the guest teams, with an 8–10 record. [10] At the end of the tournament, Giorgio Ciriacruz was named as part of the Mythical Five (all-NCAA team), the only player from a guest team to be named in the five-member roster. [11]

On the NCAA Season 86, Arellano has upgraded from its guest to probationary status. While on the Season 87 of NCAA, Isiah Ciriacruz won't play for the season due to a sustained injury and Adrian Celada was named as team captain. [12] The school became a regular member of the league during the 89th Season, on April 2, 2013. [13]

Basketball

Arellano Chiefs roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHeightYearHigh School
G 12 Flag of the Philippines.svg Abiera, Renzo6'1" (1.85m)
G 13 Flag of the Philippines.svg Acop, Andrei5'11" (1.8m)
G 25 Flag of the Philippines.svg Borromeo, Anthony6'0" (1.83m)
PG 9 Flag of the Philippines.svg Camay, Yuan Jerico5'10" (1.78m)
C 4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Capulong, John Lawrence6'6" (1.98m)
G 16 Flag of the Philippines.svg de Leon, Joaquim Andrei5'11" (1.8m)
C 24 Flag of the Philippines.svg dela Cruz, Joshua6'7" (2.01m)
G 45 Flag of the Philippines.svg Espiritu, Joseph5'6" (1.68m)
F 47 Flag of the Philippines.svg Estacio, Alexander6'4" (1.93m)
G/F 27 Flag of the Philippines.svg Flores, Karl Andre6'3" (1.91m)
G 3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Geronimo, Ernest John5'11" (1.8m)
G 42 Flag of the Philippines.svg Hernal, John Cyril6'2" (1.88m)
F 41 Flag of the Philippines.svg Libang, Charles Justin6'5" (1.96m)
G 10 Flag of the Philippines.svg Miller, Will Alexander5'10" (1.78m)
G 1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ongotan, T-Mc Jeadan5'9" (1.75m)
G 6 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rosalin, Bryan6'1" (1.85m)
PF 5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Valencia, Sebastian  (C)6'2" (1.88m) San Beda University
F 14 Flag of the Philippines.svg Vinoya, King Maverick6'4" (1.93m)
Head coach
  • Flag of the Philippines.svg Chico Manabat
Assistant coach(es)
  • Flag of the Philippines.svg John Necessito
  • Flag of the Philippines.svg Kenyon Chee
  • Flag of the Philippines.svg Jesse Mapanao
  • Flag of the Philippines.svg Anthony Urbano

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured

Notable players

Volleyball

The volleyball team of the team are already a powerhouse once it joined it 2009. Currently, the women's volleyball has 2 straight finals appearances (Season 89, and 90) which, in the 90th season, they became the champion. And 1 finals appearance in the men's tournament (Season 86). They are now listed as one of the greatest teams in Philippine Collegiate Volleyball.

Women's volleyball roster

NCAA Season 95 [14]
Arellano colors.svg  Arellano Lady Chiefs
No.NamePosition
1Adante, Kristine ClaireS
2Diño, Charmina
3Bello, Princess
4Manuntag, Janice
5Cuenca, Cherry MaeL
7Daisog, Alliah GraceL
8San Gregorio, Alyana Marie
9Sasuman, Nicole Victoria
10Paralejas, Donnalyn MaeS
11Batindaan, Dodee Risa Joy
13Abay, Trina Marice
14De Guzman, Pauline
15Donato, Carla Amaina (c)MB
19Matawaran, Robbie Mae
Padillon, Marianne Lei Angelique (r)
Pecaña, Lorraine (r)
Roberto JavierHC
Arellano Lady Chiefs roster
No.NamePosition
2DINO, CharminaOutside Spiker
3ORTIZ, Joyce MarieOutside Spiker
4JUANICH, Mikaela O.Middle Blocker
6VERUTIAO, Sarah Princess (c)Setter
7FLORES, Faye Anne MarieLibero
8SAN GREGORIO, Allyna MarieOutside Spiker
9BUEMIA, Cherry AnneLibero
10PARALEJAS, Donnalyn MaeOutside Spiker
11ABAY, Tricia MariceMiddle Blocker
12EBUEN, NecoleOpposite Spiker
13AROCHA, Regine AnneOutside Spiker
14SASUMAN, Nicole VictoriaOutside Spiker
15DONATO, Carla AmianaMiddle Blocker
17DAISOG, Alliah GraceSetter


NCAA Season 91 [16]
Jersey No.NamePosition
2Rialen SanteOutside Spiker
4Angelica MacabalitaoMiddle blocker
5Rhea Marist RamirezSetter
6Andrea MarzanOutside Spiker
7Maria Erica CalixtoOpposite Spiker
8Jenicalynne TanSetter
9Jan Eunice Shayne GalangLibero
10Maria Angela SanchezLibero
11Angelica SawaliOutside Spiker
13Regine Anne ArochaOutside Spiker
14Danna HensonOutside Spiker
16Shirley SalamagosMiddle Blocker
17Christine Joy RosarioMiddle Blocker
18Jovielyn Grace PardoOutside Spiker

Men's volleyball roster

NCAA Season 93 [14]
Arellano Chiefs roster
No.NamePosition
2LIBERATO, Kevin C.Middle Blocker
3LAPUZ, Demy Freedom M.
4DOMINGO, Roi C.
5MENESES, Edmark F.Setter
7ARELLANO, Tonnel L.
8CABILLAN, John Joseph R.
9SEGOVIA, Christian Joshua A.Middle Blocker
10ESGUERRA, Joshua C.Libero
11ARELLANO, Keanu L.
12BLANCO, John Christian T.Libero
14CACCAM, Junnel P.
15DELA PAZ, Christian B.
16SORIANO, Christopher Vhal (c)
17LIBERATO, Jesrael C.
18MANALANSAN, Timoti Jhon E.Reserve
19SANTO, Daryl P.Reserve
NCAA Season 91 men's line-up
#NamePosition
2.)Kevin LiberatoMiddle blocker
3.)Benrasid Latip
4.)Rishnan Jed Digal
6.)Tonell ArellanoLibero
7.)Sanny Sarino
8.)John Joseph Cabillan
9.)Christian Joshua Segovia
10.)Kenneth AliyacyacOutside Spiker
11.)Keanu Arellano
12.)Lawrence del Esperito
13.)Daryl Santo
16.)Christopher Vital Soriano
17.)Dan Carlo dela CruzLibero
18.)Edmark Meneses
  • Head coach: Sherwin Meneses

Juniors' volleyball roster

NCAA Season 91 juniors' line-up
#Name
1.)Jan Michael Efa
2.)Jesus Valdez
3.)Raymund Martinez
5.)Jefferson De Guzman
6.)Barrie Roldan
7.)Piolo Navarez
8.)Kikar Asgali
9.)Ferdinand Jamis
10.)Ben Titong
12.)Ian Carl Catanduanes
13.)Aldimal Waham
14.)Hanz Fragata
17.)Mac Razzel Decena
18.)Lance Reymart Manuel
  • Head coach: Sherwin Meneses

Beach volleyball

NCAA Season 93

Women's

Men's

Juniors

Notable players

Women's Division
Jovielyn Prado, Mary Anne Esguerra (c), Princess Bello, Meredith Balanova, Rhea Ramirez, Sarah Verutiao, Faye Flores, Glydel Liu, Cherry Buemia, Necole Ebuen, Regine Arocha, Andrea Marzan, Carla Donato, Eunika Torres, head coach: Roberto "Obet" Javier
Jovielyn Prado (c), Mary Anne Esguerra, Princess Bello, Meredith Balanova, Rhea Ramirez, Sarah Verutiao, Faye Flores, Glydel Liu, Cherry Buemia, Regine Arocha, Andrea Marzan, Carla Donato, Eunika Torres, head coach: Roberto "Obet" Javier [18]
  • NCAA Season 90 champions
  • Jovielyn Grace Prado
- NCAA Season 92 2nd Best Outside Spiker and Finals' MVP [19]
- NCAA Season 93 1st Best Outside Spiker
  • Rhea Marist Ramirez
- NCAA Season 91 Best Setter
- 2017 PVL Collegiate Conference Best Setter [20]
  • Regine Anne Arocha
- NCAA Season 93 Best Opposite Spiker and Finals' MVP
- 2017 PVL Collegiate Conference 2nd Best Outside Spiker [20]
  • Necole Ebuen
- NCAA Season 93 Rookie of the Year
  • Christine Joy Rosario
- NCAA Season 91 Best Spiker
  • Diane Ticar
  • Angelica Legacion
  • Elaine Sagun
  • Danna Henson
  • Shirley Salamagos
  • Menchie Tubiera
Men's Division
  • John Joseph Cabillan
- NCAA Season 92 2nd Best Outside Spiker
  • Kevin Liberato
- NCAA Season 92 1st Best Middle Blocker
- NCAA Season 93 1st Best Middle Blocker
  • Christian Dela Paz
- NCAA Season 93 2nd Best Outside Spiker
  • Carlo Lozada
Juniors' Division
  • NCAA Season 93 beach volleyball champions
- Adrian Villados Jesus Valdez Zachary Dablo
  • Adrian Villados
- NCAA Season 93 beach volleyball MVP
  • Gideon James Guadalupe
- NCAA Season 93 2nd Best Middle Blocker

Chess

The chess team of Arellano University has bagged two straight championships, being one of the top contenders in the area of this sport.

SENIORS ROSTERJUNIORS ROSTER
Joshua AriasCarl Jaedrianne Ancheta
Carlo CaranyaganDon Laurence Cerujano
Alcon Paul DatuJames Michael Erese
Don Tyrone Delos SantosJuwon Mikaelo Grande
Kyz LlantadaKyle Jazz Ibañez
Jeremy Lorenz ParadoPaula Mae Lim
Miguel Niguel PeñeroJasmine Zyrelle Navarez
Tucker Howard ViernesJohn Roman Mapalad

Head Coach: Rudy Ibañez

Taekwondo

SENIORS
Alvarez, Joey
Asmala, Hatim
Banaag, Edward
Dima, Abu-jandal
Gamay, Marco
Garcia, Louie
Indanan, Mosmer
Makedon, Philip
Manalata, Raimer
Mina, James
Muñoz, Justine
Muñoz, Lester
Ocampo, Ervin
Polentisima, Ezra
Rasad, Wasber
Santos, Ivanne

Head Coach: Carlos Padilla

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