D'Navigators Iloilo

D'Navigators Iloilo

Head coach	Boyet Delmoro [1]
Captain	John Michael Apolinario (UE)
League	Spikers' Turf
2024 Invitational	9th place

D'Navigators Iloilo were a men's volleyball team in the Philippines representing Iloilo City. The team competed in Spikers' Turf from 2023 to 2024.

History

Iloilo City-based D' Navigators Iloilo entered the Spikers' Turf, ^[2] debuting at the 2023 Open Conference. ^[3] Prior to their participating they won the 2023 Dinagyang Volleyball League. ^[2]

Current roster

Main article: 2024 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference

D'Navigators Iloilo
Number	Player	Position	School
1	Rick Adao	Libero
2	Kyle Angelo Villamor	Outside Hitter
3	Kim Harold Dayandante	Setter	NU
4	John Wayne Araño	Setter
5	Kyle Adrian Ramones	Middle Blocker
6	John Michael Apolinario (C)	Setter	UE
7	Jayvee Sumagaysay	Middle Blocker	UST
8	Van Tracy Prudenciado	Libero
9	Jhonmark Espanso	Libero
10	Steven Sta. Maria	Opposite Hitter
11	Edward Camposano	Outside Hitter	NU
12	Jerome Lopez	Setter
13	Barbie San Andres	Outside Hitter
14	Abdurasad Nursiddik	Middle Blocker
15	Bryan James Jaleco	Outside Hitter
16	Geffrey Alicando	Middle Blocker
18	Madzlan Gampong	Opposite Hitter
20	Kent Sabando	Outside Hitter
25	Vince Virrey Himzon	Middle Blocker

• Head coach: Boyet Delmoro
• Assistant coach: Michael Sabitchana

Honors

Team

Spikers' Turf:

Season	Conference	Title	Source
2023	Open	4th place	[4]
	Invitational	14th place	[5]
2024	Open	4th place	[6]
	Invitational	9th place	[7]

PNVF:

Year	Tournament	Title	Source
2023	PNVF Challenge Cup	7th place
2024	PNVF Champions League	Runners-up	[8]

Individual

Spikers' Turf:

Season	Conference	Award	Name	Source
2023	Open	1st Best Outside Spiker	Jade Alex Disquitado	[9]
		2nd Best Middle Blocker	Mfena Gwaza
		Best Setter	John Michael Apolinario
2024	Open	Best Opposite Spiker	Francis Saura	[10]
		2nd Best Middle Blocker	Abdurasad Nursiddik

PNVF:

Season	Award	Name	Source
2024	2nd Best Outside Spiker	Barbie San Andres	[11]
	1st Best Middle Blocker	Jayvee Sumagaysay

Team captains

• Jerome Cordez (2023)
• John Michael Apolinario (2023–present)

Coaches

• Kenneth Panes (2023)
• Boyet Delmoro (2023–present)

References

1. "D'Navigators head coach looks to inspire next gen of Ilonggo spikers". Spikers' Turf. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
2. Co, Adrian Stewart (19 January 2023). "Iloilo's D'Navigators to play in Spikers' Turf Men's Volley". Panay News. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
3. Agcaoili, Lance (25 January 2023). "Iloilo blanks Air Force in Spikers' Turf debut". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
4. Mallari, Gab (March 13, 2024). "Imus plays almost-flawless game to stifle Iloilo's hopes for bronze medal". One Sports. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
5. Valencia, Justin (November 19, 2023). "Spikers Turf: Iloilo takes advantage of undermanned Ateneo, ends campaign on a high". Tiebreaker Times. Archived from the original on November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
6. "Cignal defends Open title with convincing sweep of Criss Cross". Spikers' Turf. May 10, 2024. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
7. "D'Navigators end season on high note, defeat Martelli Meats". Spikers' Turf. December 1, 2024. Archived from the original on December 1, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
8. Bautista, Ohmer (February 17, 2023). "Cignal HD Spikers top D'Navigators Iloilo, complete PNVF sweep". One Sports . Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
9. Agcaoili, Lance (March 31, 2023). "Cotabato's Jau Umandal claims Spikers' Turf MVP plum". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
10. Valencia, Justin (May 10, 2024). "Jude Garcia shines brightest as Spikers' Turf MVP". Tiebreaker Times. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
11. Bautista, Ohmer (February 17, 2024). "Cignal's Jau Umandal cops PNVF Champions League MVP award". One Sports . Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024.