Mafe Galanza Explained

Mafe Galanza
Fullname:Maria Fe Casidsid Galanza
Birth Date:May 11, 2000
Hometown:San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines
Position:Setter
College:University of Santo Tomas
Currentclub:Creamline Cool Smashers
Currentnumber:20

Maria Fe "Mafe" Casidsid Galanza (born May 11, 2000) is a Filipina volleyball player. She played as setter for the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigresses in the UAAP. Currently, she plays with her sister Jema for the Creamline Cool Smashers in the Premier Volleyball League.

Personal life

Galanza played volleyball at San Pedro Relocation Center National High School in San Pedro, Laguna.[1] She went to the University of Santo Tomas in Manila for her college studies.[2]

Career

The Tigresses began recruiting Galanza when she was still playing for Laguna in Palarong Pambansa.[3] She became a key cog in UST's return to the finals in UAAP Season 81 volleyball despite being a rookie.[4]

In 2023, Galanza turned pro, playing with her sister Jema for the Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL.[5] [6]

Awards

Collegiate

Club Team

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jema continues guidance of MaFe as Galanza sisters reunite at national tryouts. Agcaoili. Lance. Spin.ph. January 26, 2019. May 12, 2024.
  2. Web site: UAAP 84: UST punches Final Four slot after downing gallant UE. Justin. Valencia. Tiebreaker Times. June 7, 2022. May 12, 2024.
  3. Web site: https://www.rappler.com/sports/uaap/226325-rookie-watch-ust-mafe-galanza/. ROOKIE WATCH: MaFe Galanza makes a mark in UST. Cabildo. Leigh Nald. Rappler. March 22, 2019. May 12, 2024.
  4. Web site: UAAP women's volleyball: UST picks up its biggest Season 81 win. Rick. Olivares. Philippine Star. May 2, 2019. May 12, 2024.
  5. Web site: Mafe Galanza repays trust of coaches, teammates with solid performances off Creamline's bench. Camille. Naredo. ABS-CBN News. May 11, 2024. May 12, 2024.
  6. Web site: Young playmakers: Bea Bonafe, Mafe Galanza reveal lessons learned from Creamline ates. Katrina. Alba. October 13, 2023. May 12, 2024. One Sports.