D'Navigators Iloilo

D'Navigators Iloilo are a men's professional volleyball team based in Iloilo City. They compete in the Spikers' Turf.

D'Navigators Iloilo
Head coachBoyet Delmoro[1]
CaptainJohn Michael Apolinario (UE)
LeagueSpikers' Turf
2024 Open4th place

History

Iloilo City-based D' Navigators Iloilo entered the Spikers' Turf,[2] debuting at the 2023 Open Conference.[3] Prior to their participating they won the 2023 Dinagyang Volleyball League.[2]

Current roster
Main article: 2024 Spikers' Turf Open Conference
D'Navigators Iloilo
Number Player Position School
1Rick AdaoLibero
3Renz Angelo EngayOpposite HitterUPHSD
4Jhon Maru TakedaUniversal
5Kim Harold DayandanteSetterNU
6John Michael Apolinario (C)SetterUE
7Jayvee SumagaysayMiddle BlockerUST
8Mark Anthony ChumbingcoUniversal
11Paolo Gabriel DoronilaOutside Hitter
12Francis Philip SauraOpposite HitterNU
13Edward CamposanoOutside HitterNU
14Abdurasad NursiddikMiddle Blocker
15Justine SantosMiddle Blocker
16Deanne Neil De PedroOutside Hitter
18Kent SabandoOutside Hitter
20Arvin Christian EstomataOutside Hitter
21Aldre Mori FerrerSetter
23Esmail KasimOutside Hitter
  • Head coach: Boyet Delmoro
  • Assistant coach: Clint Malazo

Previous rosters
2023
Invitational Conference
Main article: 2023 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference
D'Navigators Iloilo
Number Player Position School
1Rick AdaoLibero
2Kyle Angelo Villamor
3Renz Angelo EngayOpposite HitterUPHSD
4Jerome Michael CordezOutside Hitter
5Deanne Neil De PedroOutside Hitter
6John Michael Apolinario (C)SetterUE
9Giles Jeffer TorresMiddle BlockerUE
12Kent SabandoOutside Hitter
13Mfena GwazaMiddle BlockerPCU
14Abdurasad NursiddikMiddle Blocker
15Vince LorenzoLiberoFEU
18Madz GampongOpposite HitterNU
21Aldre FerrerOutside HitterSSC-R
22Johnmark EspansoLibero
Open Conference
Main article: 2023 Spikers' Turf Open Conference
D'Navigators Iloilo
Number Player Position School
1Rick AdaoLibero
2Deanne Neil De PedroOutside Hitter
3Renz Angelo EngayOpposite HitterUPHSD
4Jerome Michael Cordez (C)Outside Hitter
5Marc Joel De CastilloSetter
6John Michael ApolinarioSetterUE
8John Wayne AranoSetterLetran
9Johnmark EspansoLibero
13Mfena GwazaMiddle BlockerPCU
14Abdurasad NursiddikMiddle Blocker
15Chard Bin Jan Pon-anMiddle Blocker
16John Derrick BautistaOutside HitterLetran
21Jadealex DisquitadoOutside HitterNU
23Paul Bryan MalaibaUniversalDLSU-Dasma

Honors

Team

Spikers' Turf:

Season Conference Title Source
2023 Open 4th place [4]
Invitational 14th place
2024 Open 4th place [5]

PNVF:

Year Tournament Title Source
2023 PNVF Challenge Cup 7th place
2024 PNVF Champions League Runners-up [6]

Individual

Spikers' Turf:

Season Conference Award Name Source
2023 Open 1st Best Outside Spiker Jade Alex Disquitado [7]
2nd Best Middle Blocker Mfena Gwaza
Best Setter John Michael Apolinario
2024 Open Best Opposite Spiker Francis Saura [8]
2nd Best Middle Blocker Abdurasad Nursiddik

PNVF:

Season Award Name Source
2024 2nd Best Outside Spiker Barbie San Andres [9]
1st Best Middle Blocker Jayvee Sumagaysay

Team captains
  • Jerome Cordez (2023)
  • John Michael Apolinario (2023–present)

Coaches
  • Kenneth Panes (2023)
  • Boyet Delmoro (2023–present)

References
  1. "D'Navigators head coach looks to inspire next gen of Ilonggo spikers". Spikers' Turf. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  2. Co, Adrian Stewart (19 January 2023). "Iloilo's D'Navigators to play in Spikers' Turf Men's Volley". Panay News. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  3. Agcaoili, Lance (25 January 2023). "Iloilo blanks Air Force in Spikers' Turf debut". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  4. Mallari, Gab (March 13, 2024). "Imus plays almost-flawless game to stifle Iloilo's hopes for bronze medal". One Sports. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  5. "Cignal defends Open title with convincing sweep of Criss Cross". Spikers' Turf. May 10, 2024. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  6. Bautista, Ohmer (February 17, 2023). "Cignal HD Spikers top D'Navigators Iloilo, complete PNVF sweep". One Sports. Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  7. Agcaoili, Lance (March 31, 2023). "Cotabato's Jau Umandal claims Spikers' Turf MVP plum". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  8. Valencia, Justin (May 10, 2024). "Jude Garcia shines brightest as Spikers' Turf MVP". Tiebreaker Times. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  9. Bautista, Ohmer (February 17, 2024). "Cignal's Jau Umandal cops PNVF Champions League MVP award". One Sports. Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
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