The Quezon Tangerines are a Filipino women's developmental volleyball team based in the province of Quezon. As the volleyball counterpart of the Quezon Huskers, the team will compete in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) beginning with the 2024 season.[1]

Quezon Tangerines
Short nameQuezon
NicknameTangerines
Founded2024
OwnerLocal Government of Quezon
Head coachRogelio Getigan
CaptainJessa Dorog
LeagueMaharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association
2024 MPVA seasonChampions
Championships
Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association: 1
(2024)

History

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Background

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The Quezon Tangerines, alongside the Valenzuela Classy, are one of two expansion teams that will join the MPVA for the league's second season.[2] The team's inaugural roster is mostly composed of players from the Benilde Lady Blazers.[3][4] Rogelio Getigan will be the team's first head coach.

Current roster

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Quezon Tangerines
Number Player Position Height Birth date High School
1 Chenae Basarte Setter CSB
2 Shekaina Rhedge Lleses Outside Hitter CSB
3 Shahanna Rheign Lleses Outside Hitter CSB
5 Fiona Marie Getigan Libero CSB
6 Zen Reina Basilio Setter CSB
9 Rhea Mae Densing Outside Hitter CSB
10 Mycah Ramos Go Outside Hitter CSB
11 Sophia Margarette Badion Middle Blocker CSB
14 Amaka Tan Middle Blocker
15 Fionna Marie Inocentes Middle Blocker CSB
16 Alyzandrianne Limpot Outside Hitter
17 Jessa Dorog (C) Libero CSB
18 Cristy Ondangan Opposite Hitter CSB
19 Mary Grace Borromeo Outside Hitter CSB
20 Lenie Rose Sapallo Outside Hitter
Kim Alison Estenzo Libero CSB
Francis Mae Flores Outside Hitter CSB
Franceska Faye Delgado Middle Blocker CSB
Corrine Allyson Apostol Outside Hitter CSB

Honors

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Team

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MPVA Season Title Ref.
2024 Champions [5]

Individual

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MPVA Season Award Name Ref.
2024 Most Valuable Player Rhea Mae Densing [6]
Best Opposite Spiker
1st Best Middle Blocker Cristy Ondangan
Best Setter Chenae Basarte

Team captain

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  •   Jessa Dorog (2024–present)

Head coach

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  •   Rogelio Getigan (2024–present)

References

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  1. ^ Ulanday, John Bryan (June 26, 2024). "Quezon Tangerines vying in MPVA". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "Having more teams means having more opportunities for grassroot talents to showcase their volleyball skills on a bigger stage! Catch the 1st season of the MPVA starting in August!". Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association. June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024 – via Facebook.
  3. ^ Ulanday, John Bryan (June 26, 2024). "Quezon Tangerines vying in MPVA". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  4. ^ "MPVA: CSB Lady Blazers' players spearhead Quezon squad". Fastbreak. Archived from the original on June 25, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  5. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (November 28, 2024). "MPVA: Quezon delights home crowd with finals sweep of Biñan". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on November 28, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  6. ^ "Rhea Densing leads Quezon to MPVA glory". Tiebreaker Times. November 28, 2024. Archived from the original on November 28, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.