Maicah Larroza

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Maicah Larroza
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Personal information
Full namePrincess Maicah Larroza
NationalityFilipino
Born (2001-05-19) May 19, 2001 (age 23)
Hometown Bacolod
Height1.61 m (5 ft 3 in)
College / University De La Salle University (2021–2024)
Volleyball information
Position Outside Hitter, Universal
Current club Farm Fresh Foxies
Number10
Career
YearsTeams
2024– Farm Fresh Foxies

Princess Maicah Larroza (born May 19, 2001 [1] ) is a Filipino volleyball player. She was a champion in both the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) high school and collegiate ranks before playing for the Farm Fresh Foxies in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).

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Early life

Growing up with her mother and volleyball coach-father, Larroza attended school in Bacolod City and represented the Negrenses in Western Visayas delegations for volleyball regionally and nationally (Palarong Pambansa). [2] [3]

Career

High school

Larroza was part of the champion team NU-Nazareth Lady Bullpups in UAAP girls' volleyball. [4] [5]

College

Larroza won another championship in the collegiate division, popularized by her being a "magic bunot" (sub). [6] It was because her DLSU Lady Spikers needed to win three straight sets and they did with coach Ramil de Jesus' tactical substitution of utilizing her off the bench, erasing the commanding 0–2 lead of the NU Lady Bulldogs and giving La Salle its 12th title in the UAAP women's volleyball on May 16, 2023. [7] [8] [9]

Club career

Larroza was picked 4th overall by Farm Fresh in the 2024 PVL Draft. [10]

The Foxies defeated the Akari Chargers for their first All-Filipino Conference win behind the heroics of Trisha Tubu, Louie Romero, and Larroza on November 30, 2024. [11]

Awards

Collegiate team

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References

  1. ↑ "Princess Maicah Larroza - Players". Premier Volleyball League. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  2. ↑ "Larroza moves to DLSU Lady Spikers". Panay News. May 22, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Negrense Larroza ready to embrace any role in PVL". Watchmen Daily Journal. July 8, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  4. ↑ "RVL: Nazareth School of National University vs De La Salle Araneta University". Daytime View. August 18, 2018. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  5. ↑ de la Peña, Leobert Julian (May 16, 2023). "UAAP volleyball: DLSU raises 12th championship banner after comeback win over NU". Daily Guardian. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  6. ↑ Demigillo, Kiko (May 10, 2023). "Jolina Dela Cruz reveals Ramil De Jesus' nickname for La Salle's 'magic bunot'". One Sports. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  7. ↑ Benitez, Ma. Monica (May 14, 2023). "The Taft Queens' Revenge: Lady Spikers snatch 12th championship crown after overpowering NU". DLSU.edu.ph. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  8. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (May 16, 2023). "La Salle's unsung heroes hailed as Lady Spikers flex depth in UAAP title win". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  9. ↑ Ballecer, RJ (June 29, 2024). "For Her Next Chapter, Maicah Larroza Remains Willing To Be Her Future Squad's 'Magic Bunot'". thegame-onemega.com. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  10. ↑ "PVL: Maicah Larroza thrilled to be teammates once more with Jolina Dela Cruz in Farm Fresh". One Sports. July 9, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  11. ↑ "PVL: Farm Fresh sweeps Akari to score first win". Philippine Daily Inquirer . November 30, 2024.
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