Ateneo Blue Eagles men's volleyball

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Ateneo Blue Eagles
University Ateneo de Manila University
NicknameBlue Eagles
LocationQuezon City, Philippines
Head coachTimothy Santo Tomas
CaptainLance De Castro
Main league
League UAAP
Season 85 (2023)5th
Other league/s
League Spikers' Turf
Competes asAteneo–Fudgee Barr Blue Eagles
2023 Invitational 19th
Sponsor/Partner Republic Biscuit Corporation
Championships
UAAP: 3

The Ateneo Blue Eagles are the men's collegiate varsity volleyball team of the Ateneo de Manila University. They compete in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).

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History

The Ateneo Blue Eagles men's volleyball team was formed in 1967. They first played competitive varsity volleyball when they participated in the women's volleyball tournament of the NCAA (Philippines) in Season 43 (1967–68).

After 7 year, Season 51 (1975–76), the Blue Eagles won their first NCAA men's volleyball championship. In Season 52 (1976–1977), they won their second NCAA volleyball championship title and first back-to-back championship title.

They were unable to defend their title in the NCAA because Ateneo de Manila transferred to the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) in 1978. The team did not win a championship for the next 37 years. These titles are won by Blue Eagles UAAP Season 77 (2014–2015), UAAP Season 78 (2015–2016),UAAP Season 79 (2016–2017).

Current roster

Ateneo Blue Eagles men's volleyball team

UAAP Season 85 roster
NumberPlayerPositionHeightBirth dateHigh School
1Lawrence Gil MagadiaSetter1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) De La Salle Lipa
2Leinuel CrisostomoOutside Hitter5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)June 17, 2002 (age 21) De La Salle Zobel
4Jettlee GopioMiddle Blocker
5Kennedy BatasOpposite HitterSeptember 5, 2001 (age 22)
6Lutrelle Andrei TaneoOutside Hitter
7James Daniel LicaucoSetter1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)June 7, 2001 (age 22)
8Amil Pacinio Jr.Outside Hitter1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
10Paulo Lorenzo TrinidadLibero
11Canciano LlenosOutside Hitter
13Lance Andrei De CastroLibero5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)August 10, 2000 (age 23)
14Emmanuel GoSetter
17Jeric SendonMiddle Blocker
18Jian Matthew SalarzonOutside Hitter6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)October 4, 2003 (age 20)
22Charles David AbsidMiddle Blocker

Previous roster

UAAP Champions

UAAP Season 77 roster
OH - • 2 Karl Irvin Baysa • 15 Marck Jesus Espejo • 17 Sebastian Enrique Cuerva • 18 Ismael John Rivera
OPP - • 8 Ysrael Wilson Marasigan
MB - • 4 Joshua Alexis Miguel Villanueva • 5 Jasper Rodney Tan • 11 Rex Emmanuel Intal
S - • 14 Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
L - • 12 Dan Angelo Posadas • 13 Manuel Sumanguid III
UAAP Season 78 roster
OH - • 2 Karl Irvin Baysa • 15 Marck Jesus Espejo • 17 Sebastian Enrique Cuerva • 18 Ismael John Rivera
OPP - • 3 Ron Adrian Medalla • 8 Ysrael Wilson Marasigan
MB - • 4 Joshua Alexis Miguel Villanueva • 5 Jasper Rodney Tan • 11 Rex Emmanuel Intal • 16 Gian Carlo Glorosio
S - • 1 Lawrence Gil Magadia • 14 Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
L - • 12 Dan Angelo Posadas • 13 Manuel Sumanguid III
UAAP Season 79 roster
OH - • 2 Karl Irvin Baysa • 3 Ron Adrian Medalla • 15 Marck Jesus Espejo • 18 Ismael John Rivera
OPP - • 6 Anthony Paul Koyfman • 10 Paulo Lorenzo Trinidad
MB - • 4 Joshua Alexis Miguel Villanueva • 5 Jasper Rodney Tan • 11 Rex Emmanuel Intal • 12 Chumason Celestine Njigha • 16 Gian Carlo Glorosio
S - • 1 Lawrence Gil Magadia • 14 Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
L - • 13 Manuel Sumanguid III

Spikers' Turf/PVL Champions

Spikers' Turf 1st Season Collegiate Conference roster
OH - • 2 Karl Irvin Baysa • 3 Ron Adrian Medalla • 15 Marck Jesus Espejo • 18 Ismael John Rivera
OPP - • 6 Anthony Paul Koyfman • 8 Ysrael Wilson Marasigan (c)
MB - • 4 Joshua Alexis Miguel Villanueva • 9 Timothy James Sto. Tomas • 11 Rex Emmanuel Intal • 16 Gian Carlo Glorosio
S - • 1 Lawrence Gil Magadia (G) • 14 Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
L - • 12 Dan Angelo Posadas (G) • 13 Manuel Sumanguid III
Spikers' Turf 2nd Season Collegiate Conference roster
OH - • 2 Karl Irvin Baysa (c) • 3 Ron Adrian Medalla • 10 Paulo Lorenzo Trinidad • 15 Marck Jesus Espejo
OPP - • 6 Anthony Paul Koyfman • 8 Ysrael Wilson Marasigan
MB - • 4 Joshua Alexis Miguel Villanueva • 5 Jasper Rodney Tan • 9 Timothy James Sto. Tomas (G) • 11 Rex Emmanuel Intal • 16 Gian Carlo Glorosio
S - • 1 Lawrence Gil Magadia • 14 Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
L - • 13 Manuel Sumanguid III
2017 PVL Collegiate Conference roster
OH - • 2 Karl Irvin Baysa (c) • 15 Marck Jesus Espejo • 17 Sebastian Enrique Cuerva • 18 Ismael John Rivera • 19 Canciano Llenos
OPP - • 3 Ron Adrian Medalla • 10 Paulo Lorenzo Trinidad
MB - • 5 Jasper Rodney Tan • 12 Chumason Celestine Njigha • 16 Gian Carlo Glorosio
S - • 1 Lawrence Gil Magadia • 14 Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
L - • 9 Hermino Labao • 13 Manuel Sumanguid III

Team honors

NCAA

Ateneo Blue Eagles
YearSeasonTitleRef
1975–1976NCAA Season 51Champions [1]
1976–1977NCAA Season 52Champions

UAAP

Ateneo Blue Eagles
YearSeasonTitleRef
2014–2015 UAAP Season 77 Champions [2]
2015–2016 UAAP Season 78 Champions [3]
2016–2017 UAAP Season 79 Champions [4]

Other Collegiate Leagues

Ateneo Blue Eagles
YearSeasonTitleRef
2015 Spikers' Turf 1st Season Collegiate Conference Champions [5]
2016 Spikers' Turf 2nd Season Collegiate Conference Champions [6]
2017 2017 PVL Collegiate Conference (men's) Champions

Individual honors

UAAP

Ateneo Blue Eagles
YearSeasonAwardPlayerRef
2008-2009 UAAP Season 71 Rookie of the YearDuane Craig Teves
2009-2010 UAAP Season 72 Most Valuable Player (Season)Andre Joseph Pareja
Best Attacker
2013-2014 UAAP Season 76 Most Valuable Player (Season) Marck Jesus Espejo
Rookie of the Year Marck Jesus Espejo
Best Setter Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
2014-2015 UAAP Season 77 Most Valuable Player (Season) Marck Jesus Espejo
Best Attacker
Best Setter Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
Most Valuable Player (Finals)
2015-2016 UAAP Season 78 Most Valuable Player (Season) Marck Jesus Espejo [7]
Best Attacker
Best Server
Most Valuable Player (Finals) Ysrael Wilson Marasigan
Best Setter Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
2016-2017 UAAP Season 79 Most Valuable Player (Season) Marck Jesus Espejo [8]
Best Scorer
Best Attacker
Most Valuable Player (Finals)Antony Paul Koyfman
Rookie of the YearChumason Celestine Njigha
Best Setter Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
2017-2018 UAAP Season 80 Most Valuable Player (Season) Marck Jesus Espejo [9]
Best Scorer
Best Attacker
Best Server
Rookie of the YearAriel Morado Jr.
Best Setter Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
2019-2020 UAAP Season 81 2nd Best Middle BlockerChumason Celestine Njigha [10]
Best SetterLawrence Gil Magadia
Best Libero Manuel Sumanguid III
2022-2023 UAAP Season 85 Best LiberoLance Andrei De Castro [11]

Other Collegiate Leagues

Ateneo Blue Eagles
YearSeasonAwardPlayerRef
2015 Spikers' Turf 1st Season Collegiate Conference Most Valuable Player (Season) Marck Jesus Espejo
Most Valuable Player (finals)
2nd Best Outside Spiker
Best Opposite Spiker Ysrael Wilson Marasigan
2016 Spikers' Turf 2nd Season Collegiate Conference Most Valuable Player (Season) Marck Jesus Espejo [12]
Most Valuable Player (finals)
1st Best Outside Spiker
Best Setter Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
2017 2017 PVL Collegiate Conference Most Valuable Player (Season) Marck Jesus Espejo [13]
Most Valuable Player (finals)
1st Best Outside Spiker
Best Setter Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
Best Libero Manuel Sumanguid III
2022 2022 V-League Collegiate Challenge 1st Best Middle BlockerJetlee Gopio [14]
Best Opposite SpikerKennedy Batas

Records by season

UAAP

Records starting UAAP Season 56
Ateneo Blue Eagles
YearUAAP SeasonPlaceTeam CaptainFinals opponent or Lost to
(finalist or higher rank)
1993–1994 56 8th place
1994–1995 57 6th place
1995–1996588th place
1996–1997 59 Did not join
1997–1998608th place
1998–1999618th place
1999–2000628th place
2000–2001638th Place
2001–2002648th place
2002–2003658th place
2003–2004668th place
2004–2005 67 8th place
2005–2006 68 8th place
2006–2007 69 5th place
2007–2008 70 7th place
2008–2009 71 4th Place
2009–2010 72 3rd Place
2010–2011 73 6th place
2011–2012 74 7th place
2012–2013 75 6th place
2013–2014 76 Runners-upNU colors.svg  NU Bulldogs
2014–2015 77 ChampionsNU colors.svg  NU Bulldogs
2015–2016 78 ChampionsNU colors.svg  NU Bulldogs
2016–2017 79 Runners-upNU colors.svg  NU Bulldogs
2017–2018 80 Runners-upNU colors.svg  NU Bulldogs
2018–2019 81 3rd PlaceNU colors.svg  NU Bulldogs
2019–2020 82 cancelled
2020–2021 83 cancelled
2021–2022 84 cancelled
2022–2023 85 5th placeLance Andrei De CastroLa Salle colors.svg  DLSU Green Spikers

Other Collegiate Leagues

Spikers' Turf/PVL

Records by season
YearTournamentCompeted asPlacement
2015 Spikers' Turf Collegiate Ateneo Blue EaglesChampions
2016 Spikers' Turf Collegiate Ateneo Blue EaglesChampions
2017 PVL Collegiate Ateneo Blue EaglesChampions
2018 PVL Collegiate did not join
2019 Spikers' Turf Open Ateneo Blue Eagles8th place
2020 Spikers' Turfno tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021 Spikers' Turfno tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2022 Spikers' Turf Open Ateneo–Fudgee Barr6th place
2023 Spikers' Turf Open did not join
Invitational Ateneo–Fudgee Barr19th place

V-League PH

Records by season
YearTournamentCompeted asPlacement
2022 V-League Collegiate Ateneo Blue Eagles4th place
2023 V-League Collegiate Ateneo Blue Eagles4th place

Head coaches

Former players

See also

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