Just days before the Shakey’s V-League 13th Season opening, a reunion of former Ateneo Lady Eagles stars was announced to beef up the league’s roster of teams.
Charo Soriano will reportedly act as the team’s playing coach, and she will be backed by Gretchen Ho, Dzi Gervacio, and Jem Ferrer. Three-time UAAP MVP Alyssa Valdez will be the team’s main threat, ending weeks of rampant speculation about where she will play next after capping her decorated collegiate career. Valdez’s teammate in Ateneo’s two-championship seasons, libero Denden Lazaro, will also suit up for the squad.
Former Ateneo libero Denden Lazaro returns to indoor competition
“Now, we’re just finalizing the sponsor for the team but the roster is already complete,” said league commissioner Toni Boy Liao to Tiebreaker Times via SMS.
NCAA Season 91 Women’s Beach Volleyball champions Grethcel Soltones and Alyssa Eroa (San Sebastian Lady Stags)
Set to join the team are current San Sebastian aces Grethcel Soltones and Alyssa Eroa, as well as Janine Marciano.
This squad will be favorites among a competitive eight-team roster that includes the National University Lady Bulldogs, University of the Philippines Lady Maroons, and Pocari Sweat.
The league will have an opening ceremony on May 22, 2016 at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan City where the teams will be formally introduced. Games will begin on May 28.
