Strong Group Athletics (volleyball)
| Short name | Strong Group |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2024 |
| Owner | Strong Group Athletics |
| Head coach | Rogelio Getigan |
| Captain | Dolly 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.
The Strong Group of Frank Lao also backs the Farm Fresh Foxies of the PVL.
History[edit]
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[edit]
| Strong Group Athletics | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Player | Position | Height | Birth date | School |
| 1 |  Valiza Fornilos |
Opposite Spiker | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | January 22, 2002 | ADMU |
| 2 | Jana Sta. Maria |
Universal | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | August 12, 1996 | UE |
| 3 | Melanie Romero |
Libero | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) | July 16, 1996 | CSB |
| 4 | Jean Licauco |
Libero | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) | May 18, 2001 | ADMU |
| 5 | Noheli Cerdeña |
Middle Blocker | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | January 15, 1999 | UPSHD |
| 6 | Sarah Verutiao |
Setter | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) | April 25, 1996 | AU |
| 7 | Justine Rebleza |
Outside Hitter | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) | November 27, 1998 | FEU |
| 8 | Javen Sabas |
Outside Hitter | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) | January 31, 1999 | PUP |
| 9 | Chumcee Caole |
Setter | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | July 19, 1998 | EC |
| 10 |  Ayumi Furukawa |
Opposite Spiker | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | April 18, 1999 | ADMU |
| 11 | Sheeka Espinosa |
Opposite Spiker | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | August 26, 1996 | TIP |
| 12 | Vira Guillema |
Setter | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | May 9, 1995 | SSC–R |
| 13 | Jan Angeli Cane |
Outside Hitter | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | January 28, 2001 | ADMU |
| 14 | Dolly Versoza (C) |
Outside Hitter | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | March 10, 1998 | JRU |
| 15 | Souzan Raslan |
Opposite Spiker | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | January 1, 1995 | CDSL |
| 17 | Mary Joy Onofre |
Middle Blocker | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | May 28, 1997 | LPU |
| 18 | Grenlen Malapit |
Middle Blocker | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | August 18, 1997 | LPU |
| 19 | Nikkie Baldizanso |
Middle Blocker | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | February 16, 2002 | UP |
| 20 | Lilet Mabbayad |
Middle Blocker | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | September 16, 1987 | UST |
| 22 | Merry Rose Jauculan |
Universal | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) | August 11, 2000 | UST |
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Honors[edit]
| Season | Conference | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | All-Filipino | 12th place | [8] |
Team captains[edit]
Dolly Verzosa (2024–present)
Head coach[edit]
- Rogelio Getigan (2024–present)
References[edit]
- ^ a b Dannug, Jonash (January 13, 2024). "SGA takes over Gerflor in PVL". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ "PVL probes Gerflor over allegations of delayed salaries, mistreatment". Spin.ph. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- ^ Times, Tiebreaker (November 9, 2023). "PVL puts Gerflor under investigation". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (November 9, 2023). "Gerflor team playing through low morale in PVL amid financial woes". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ Dukha, Angel III (December 31, 2023). "Acaylar, disbanded Gerflor squad await their fates". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ "Strong Group joins PVL, takes over Gerflor franchise". GMA News. January 13, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.