Strong Group Athletics (volleyball)

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Strong Group Athletics
Short nameStrong Group
Founded2024
Owner Strong Group Athletics
Head coachRogelio Getigan
CaptainDolly Verzosa (JRU)
League Premier Volleyball League
2024 All-Filipino 12th place

The Strong Group Athletics is a professional women's volleyball team in the Philippines that is set to play in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.

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The Strong Group of Frank Lao also backs the Farm Fresh Foxies of the PVL.

History

The Strong Group reportedly helped Premier Volleyball League club Quezon City Gerflor Defenders resolved its player salary issue [1] which was first reported in November 2023, during the 2023 Second All-Filipino Conference. [2] [3] [4] Gerflor would be effectively disbanded after the tournament. [5]

In January 2023, it was announced that the Strong Group would be taking over Gerflor's franchise. It will be Strong Group's second PVL team, the first being the Farm Fresh Foxies. [1] [6] They made their PVL debut at the 2024 All-Filipino Conference. [7]

Current roster

Strong Group Athletics
No.PlayerPositionHeightBirth dateSchool
1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Valiza FornilosOpposite Spiker1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)January 22, 2002 (age 22) ADMU
2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jana Sta. MariaUniversal1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)August 12, 1996 (age 27) UE
3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Melanie RomeroLibero1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)July 16, 1996 (age 27) CSB
4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jean LicaucoLibero1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)May 18, 2001 (age 22) ADMU
5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Noheli CerdeñaMiddle Blocker1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)January 15, 1999 (age 25) UPSHD
6 Flag of the Philippines.svg Sarah VerutiaoSetter1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)April 25, 1996 (age 28) AU
7 Flag of the Philippines.svg Justine ReblezaOutside Hitter1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)November 27, 1998 (age 25) FEU
8 Flag of the Philippines.svg Javen SabasOutside Hitter1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)January 31, 1999 (age 25) PUP
9 Flag of the Philippines.svg Chumcee CaoleSetter1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)July 19, 1998 (age 25) EC
10 Flag of the Philippines.svg Flag of Japan.svg Ayumi FurukawaOpposite Spiker1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)April 18, 1999 (age 25) ADMU
11 Flag of the Philippines.svg Sheeka EspinosaOpposite Spiker1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)August 26, 1996 (age 27) TIP
12 Flag of the Philippines.svg Vira GuillemaSetter1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)May 9, 1995 (age 28) SSC–R
13 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jan Angeli CaneOutside Hitter1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)January 28, 2001 (age 23) ADMU
14 Flag of the Philippines.svg Dolly Versoza (C)Outside Hitter1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)March 10, 1998 (age 26) JRU
15 Flag of the Philippines.svg Souzan RaslanOpposite Spiker1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)January 1, 1995 (age 29) CDSL
17 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mary Joy OnofreMiddle Blocker1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)May 28, 1997 (age 26) LPU
18 Flag of the Philippines.svg Grenlen MalapitMiddle Blocker1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)August 18, 1997 (age 26) LPU
19 Flag of the Philippines.svg Nikkie BaldizansoMiddle Blocker1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)February 16, 2002 (age 22) UP
20 Flag of the Philippines.svg Lilet MabbayadMiddle Blocker1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)September 16, 1987 (age 36) UST
22 Flag of the Philippines.svg Merry Rose JauculanUniversal1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)August 11, 2000 (age 23) UST

Honors

SeasonConferenceTitleSource
2024 All-Filipino 12th place [8]

Team captains

Head coach

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References

  1. 1 2 Dannug, Jonash (January 13, 2024). "SGA takes over Gerflor in PVL". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  2. ↑ "PVL probes Gerflor over allegations of delayed salaries, mistreatment". Spin.ph. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  3. ↑ Times, Tiebreaker (November 9, 2023). "PVL puts Gerflor under investigation". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  4. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (November 9, 2023). "Gerflor team playing through low morale in PVL amid financial woes". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  5. ↑ Dukha, Angel III (December 31, 2023). "Acaylar, disbanded Gerflor squad await their fates". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Strong Group joins PVL, takes over Gerflor franchise". GMA News. January 13, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  7. ↑ Garcia, John Mark (February 21, 2024). "Versoza thankful to SGA for giving PVL chance to players 'without connections'". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Akari cruises past Strong Group, finishes 7th". Premier Volleyball League. April 27, 2024. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
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