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.
| Mafe Galanza | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Maria Fe Casidsid Galanza |
| Born | May 11, 2000 |
| Hometown | San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| College / University | University of Santo Tomas |
| Volleyball information | |
| Position | Setter |
| Current club | Creamline Cool Smashers |
| Number | 20 |
Personal life
editGalanza 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
editThe 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
editCollegiate
edit- 2018 Philippine Super Liga Collegiate Grand Slam Conference -
Silver medal, with UST Golden Tigresses - 2019 UAAP Season 81 Volleyball Tournaments – 1st runners-up, with UST Tigresses
- 2019 Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Conference - Silver medal, with UST Golden Tigresses
Club Team
edit- 2019 PSL Invitational Conference – runner-up, with Petron Blaze Spikers
- 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference –
champion, with Creamline Cool Smashers - 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference - champion, with Creamline Cool Smashers
- 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference – champion, with Creamline Cool Smashers
- 2024 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference – champion, with Creamline Cool Smashers
References
edit- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (January 26, 2019). "Jema continues guidance of MaFe as Galanza sisters reunite at national tryouts". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Valencia, Justin (June 7, 2022). "UAAP 84: UST punches Final Four slot after downing gallant UE". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Cabildo, Leigh Nald (March 22, 2019). "ROOKIE WATCH: MaFe Galanza makes a mark in UST". Rappler. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Olivares, Rick (May 2, 2019). "UAAP women's volleyball: UST picks up its biggest Season 81 win". Philippine Star. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Naredo, Camille (May 11, 2024). "Mafe Galanza repays trust of coaches, teammates with solid performances off Creamline's bench". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Alba, Katrina (October 13, 2023). "Young playmakers: Bea Bonafe, Mafe Galanza reveal lessons learned from Creamline ates". One Sports. Retrieved May 12, 2024.