Rizal Golden Coolers (volleyball)
| Short name | Rizal |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Golden Coolers |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Owner | Local Government of Rizal |
| Head coach | Cromwell Garcia |
| Captain | Venice Puzon |
| League | Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association |
| 2023 MPVA season | 4th place |
The Rizal Golden Coolers, also known as Rizal Golden Coolers – Xentro Mall for sponsorship reasons, are a Filipino developmental women's volleyball team based in the province of Rizal. The team competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) being one of the league's eight charter teams in its inaugural season.[1][2] Rizal is one of three teams based in the Calabarzon region, playing their home games at Ynares Center in Antipolo.
The team is owned by the Local Government of Rizal,[3] and shares its name with its basketball counterpart in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).
History[edit]
The Rizal Golden Coolers were first announced as one of the charter teams of the MPVA.[4] For the inaugural 2023 season, the Rizal Golden Coolers is captained by Venice Puzon.
Despite a second-place finish in the preliminary round, Rizal only managed to place 4th, losing to the eventual champion Bacoor City Strikers in the Semifinals and later to the fifth-seeded Marikina Lady Shoemasters in the Bronze Medal Match.[5]
Current roster[edit]
| Rizal Golden Coolers roster | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Player | Position | Height | Birth date | High School | |
| Joanne De Guzman | Outside Hitter | |||||
| Joan Doguna | Outside Hitter | LPU | ||||
| Johna Denise Dolorito | Outside Hitter | LPU | ||||
| Stacey Lopez | Outside Hitter | |||||
| Janeth Tulang | Opposite Hitter | LPU | ||||
| Hiromi Osada | Opposite Hitter | |||||
| Gila Malapit | Middle Blocker | |||||
| Lois Sta. Maria | Middle Blocker | LPU | ||||
| Mika Nina Daya | Middle Blocker | LPU | ||||
| Heart Bio | Middle Blocker | |||||
| Cyrille Domingo | Middle Blocker | |||||
| Venice Puzon (C) | Setter | LPU | ||||
| Katrina Galedo | Setter | LPU | ||||
| Angelica Guzman | Libero | |||||
| M. Light Lopez | Libero | LPU | ||||
| Marcela Rivas | Libero | LPU | ||||
Honors[edit]
Team[edit]
| MPVA Season | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4th place | [6] |
Individual[edit]
| MPVA Season | Award | Name | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Best Setter | Venice Puzon | [7] |
| Best Homegrown Player | Janeth Tulang |
Team captain[edit]
Venice Puzon (2023–present)
Head coach[edit]
- Cromwell Garcia (2023–present)
References[edit]
- ^ "10-lgu-based-volleyball-teams-to-join-inaugural-mpva-tourney". Fastbreak. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
- ^ "MPVA draws 10 teams". Daily Tribune. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
- ^ Escarlote, Mark (August 12, 2023). "Pacquiao launching volleyball tournament". Daily Tribune Sports. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
- ^ Villanueva, Ralph Edwin. "Pacquiao-founded volleyball league to showcase homegrown talent". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
- ^ Abrina, Dennis (December 22, 2023). "Bacoor Metroland Lady Altas claim MPVA's inaugural title". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
- ^ "Marikina defeats Rizal, clinches bronze medal in MPVA". Fastbreak. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ "Bacoor City's Shaila Omipon crowned MPVA MVP". Fastbreak. Retrieved December 21, 2023.