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| Short name | Capital1 |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Solar Spikers |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Owner | CapitalOne Energy Corp. |
| Head coach | Roger Gorayeb |
| Captain | Jorelle Singh (NU) |
| League | Premier Volleyball League |
| 2024 All-Filipino | TBD |
The Capital1 Solar Spikers is a professional women's volleyball team in the Philippines debuting in the Premier Volleyball League.
The team is affiliated with Capital1 Solar Energy and is co-owned by Milka and Mandy Romero. [1]
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]
| 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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| Season | Conference | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | All-Filipino | [ to be determined ] |
Jorelle Singh (2024-present) Roger Gorayeb (2024–present)
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