D'Navigators Iloilo explained

Clubname:D'Navigators Iloilo
Mgrtitle:Head coach
Manager:Boyet Delmoro[1]
Captain:John Michael Apolinario (UE)
League:Spikers' Turf
Season:2024 Open
Position:4th place

D'Navigators Iloilo are a men's professional volleyball team based in Iloilo City. They compete in the Spikers' Turf.

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

See main article: 2024 Spikers' Turf Open Conference.

D'Navigators Iloilo
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1 Rick Adao Libero
3 Renz Angelo Engay Opposite Hitter UPHSD
4 Jhon Maru Takeda Universal
5 Setter NU
6 John Michael Apolinario (C) Setter UE
7 Middle Blocker UST
8 Mark Anthony Chumbingco Universal
11 Paolo Gabriel Doronila Outside Hitter
12 Opposite Hitter NU
13 Outside Hitter NU
14 Abdurasad Nursiddik Middle Blocker
15 Justine Santos Middle Blocker
16 Deanne Neil De Pedro Outside Hitter
18 Kent Sabando Outside Hitter
20 Arvin Christian Estomata Outside Hitter
21 Aldre Mori Ferrer Setter
23 Esmail Kasim Outside Hitter

Previous rosters

See main article: 2023 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference.

D'Navigators Iloilo
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1 Rick Adao Libero
2 Kyle Angelo Villamor
3 Renz Angelo Engay Opposite Hitter UPHSD
4 Jerome Michael Cordez Outside Hitter
5 Deanne Neil De Pedro Outside Hitter
6 John Michael Apolinario (C) Setter UE
9 Giles Jeffer Torres Middle Blocker UE
12 Kent Sabando Outside Hitter
13 Mfena Gwaza Middle Blocker PCU
14 Abdurasad Nursiddik Middle Blocker
15 Vince Lorenzo Libero FEU
18 Opposite Hitter NU
21 Aldre Ferrer Outside Hitter SSC-R
22 Johnmark Espanso Libero

See main article: 2023 Spikers' Turf Open Conference.

D'Navigators Iloilo
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1 Rick Adao Libero
2 Deanne Neil De Pedro Outside Hitter
3 Renz Angelo Engay Opposite Hitter UPHSD
4 Jerome Michael Cordez (C) Outside Hitter
5 Marc Joel De Castillo Setter
6 John Michael Apolinario Setter UE
8 John Wayne Arano Setter Letran
9 Johnmark Espanso Libero
13 Mfena Gwaza Middle Blocker PCU
14 Abdurasad Nursiddik Middle Blocker
15 Chard Bin Jan Pon-an Middle Blocker
16 John Derrick Bautista Outside Hitter Letran
21 Jadealex Disquitado Outside Hitter NU
23 Paul Bryan Malaiba Universal DLSU-Dasma

Honors

Team

Spikers' Turf:

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2023Open4th place[4]
Invitational14th place
2024Open4th place [5]

PNVF:

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2023PNVF Challenge Cup7th place
2024PNVF Champions LeagueRunners-up[6]

Individual

Spikers' Turf:

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2023Open1st Best Outside Spiker Jade Alex Disquitado[7]
2nd Best Middle Blocker Mfena Gwaza
Best Setter John Michael Apolinario
2024OpenBest Opposite Spiker Francis Saura[8]
2nd Best Middle Blocker Abdurasad Nursiddik

PNVF:

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20242nd Best Outside Spiker Barbie San Andres [9]
1st Best Middle BlockerJayvee Sumagaysay

Team captains

Coaches

Notes and References

  1. Web site: D'Navigators head coach looks to inspire next gen of Ilonggo spikers . Spikers' Turf . 5 February 2023 . en . 31 January 2023.
  2. News: Co . Adrian Stewart . Iloilo’s D’Navigators to play in Spikers’ Turf Men’s Volley . 26 January 2023 . Panay News . 19 January 2023.
  3. News: Agcaoili . Lance . Iloilo blanks Air Force in Spikers’ Turf debut . 26 January 2023 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 25 January 2023 . en.
  4. Web site: Mallari . Gab. Imus plays almost-flawless game to stifle Iloilo's hopes for bronze medal. One Sports . March 13, 2024 . March 13, 2024 . March 13, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240313043321/https://www.onesports.ph/more-sports/article/10869/imus-plays-almost-flawless-game-to-stifle-iloilo-s-hopes-for-bronze-medal . live.
  5. Web site: Cignal defends Open title with convincing sweep of Criss Cross . Spikers' Turf . May 10, 2024 . May 10, 2024 . May 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240510190533/https://spikersturf.ph/news/cignal-defends-open-title-with-convincing-sweep-of-criss-cross . live .
  6. Web site: Bautista . Ohmer . Cignal HD Spikers top D'Navigators Iloilo, complete PNVF sweep. . February 17, 2023 . February 17, 2023 . February 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240217132816/https://www.onesports.ph/more-sports/article/18946/cignal-hd-spikers-top-d-navigators-iloilo-complete-pnvf-sweep . live .
  7. Web site: Agcaoili. Lance. March 31, 2023. Cotabato’s Jau Umandal claims Spikers’ Turf MVP plum. INQUIRER.net. April 7, 2023. en.
  8. Web site: Valencia . Justin . Jude Garcia shines brightest as Spikers' Turf MVP . Tiebreaker Times . May 10, 2024 . May 10, 2024 . May 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240510183141/https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/jude-garcia-shines-brightest-as-spikers-turf-mvp/302491 . live .
  9. Web site: Bautista . Ohmer . Cignal’s Jau Umandal cops PNVF Champions League MVP award. . February 17, 2024 . February 17, 2024 . February 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240217142630/https://www.onesports.ph/more-sports/article/18950/cignal-s-jau-umandal-cops-pnvf-champions-league-mvp-award1 . live .