After gaining success during the Philippine Superliga (PSL) All-Filipino Conference and the PSL Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup, the league will now look to end its annual season with a bang as it is set to open the import-laden 2015 PSL Grand Prix this coming October 10 at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna.
“The world’s prettiest and strongest imports will be coming for the Grand Prix,” PSL President Ramon “Tats” Suzara said via the league’s official website. “Their presence will surely boost the morale of our locals and increase the level of competition to make it better, more exciting than ever.”
For this year, the league’s competitive atmosphere will surely shift to a higher gear as the Petron Blaze Spikers, last year’s defending champion, is set to take on reloaded squads like the returning RC Cola Air Force Raiders and Philippine Army Lady Troopers (entry still not formalized due to absence of a sponsoring company), Philips Gold Lady Slammers, Foton Tornadoes, and the Cignal HD Spikers. In addition, the Meralco Power Spikers and Team Cebu will also make their respective debuts in the upcoming Grand Prix.
“This is getting more intense, more competitive. All major companies want to be represented and they are will do whatever they can to build the strongest team possible,” Suzara added. “So far, we already have six. But two, or possibly three, more equally strong teams are coming to spice up the tournament.”
And now, here are the rosters of the participating teams mentioned above. (Note: Lineups are not yet final and is subject to change)
RC COLA Air Force Raiders
1. Judy Caballejo
2. Wendy Semana
3. Anna Camille Abanto
4. Joy Cases
5. Jennifer Manzano
6. Mary Ann Balmaceda
7. Rhea Dimaculangan
8. Maika Ortiz
9. May Pantino
10. Iari Yongco
11. Jocemer Tapic
12. Shery Jane Denila
13. Lynda Morales (import)
14. Sarah Mc Clinton (import)
PHILIPS GOLD Lady Slammers
1. Myla Pablo
2. Maureen Loren
3. Lutgarda Malaluan
4. Desiree Dadang
5. Michele Gumabao
6. Melissa Gohing
7. Shobe Crisostomo
8. Sara Espelita
9. Giselle Sy
10. Iumi Yongco
11. Maricar Nepomuceno
12. Lindsay Dowd
13. Bojana Todorovic (import)
14. Alexis Olgard (import)
PETRON Blaze Spikers
1. Acy Masangkay
2. Abigail Maraño
3. Rachel Ann Daquis
4. Mina Aganon
5. Mayette Zapanta
6. Jozza Cabalsa
7. Ces Molina
8. Dindin Santiago Manabat
9. Ana Del Mundo
10. Jen Reyes
11. Maica Morada
12. Fille Cainglet Cayetano
13. Rupia Inck Furtado (import)
14. Erica Adachi (import)
MERALCO Power Spikers
1. Kim Fajardo
2. Carol Cerveza
3. Celine Hernandez
4. Dawn Macandili
5. Joy Baron
6. Cyd Demecillo
7. Mika Reyes
8. Kim Dy
9. Stephanie Mercado
10. Cha Cruz
11. Rochelle Sison
12. Mika Esperanza
13. Liis Kullerkann (import)
14. Christina Alessi (import)
FOTON Tornadoes
1. Angeli Araneta
2. Fiola Ceballos
3. Patty Orendain
4. Carmina Acevedo
5. May Macatuno
6. Ivy Remulla
7. Ivy Perez
8. Royce Estampa
9. Fatima General
10. Jeannie Delos Reyes (for confirmation)
11. Kayla Tiangco-Williams
12. Lindsay Stalzer (import)
13. Katie Messing (import)
14. Jaja Santiago
CIGNAL HD Spikers
1. April Ross Hingpit
2. Jheck Dionela
3. Noemi Mullenberg
4. Fritz Joy Gallenero
5. Cherry Vivas
6. Wensh Tiu
7. Michelle Laborte
8. Rizza Mandapat
9. Rica Jane Enclona
10. Charisse Ancheta
11. Ariana Angustia
12. Rapril Aguilar
13. Amanda Anderson (import)
14. Ariel Usher (import)
TEAM CEBU
1. Abigail Praca
2. Therese Veronas
3. Jill Gustilo
4. Len Cortel
5. Danika Gendrauli
6. Samantha Dawson
7. Lilet Mabbayad
8. Janet Serafica
9. Marlyn Llagoso
10. Norie Jane Diaz
11. Jerra Mae Pacino
12. Dian Ticar
*no listed imports yet
ARMY Lady Troopers
1. Tina Salak
2. Jovelyn Gonzaga
3. Jing Balse
4. Joan Bunag
5. Nene Bautista
6. Royse Tubino
7. Tin Agno
8. Patricia Torres
9. Genie Sabas
10. Sarah Jane Gonzales
11. Remy Palma
12. Michelle Carolino
*no listed imports yet
