The Iriga City Oragons is a professional women's volleyball club that played in the Philippine SuperLiga. The team is owned by the Local Government of Iriga City.[1]

Iriga City Oragons
Short nameIriga City
NicknameOragons
Founded2017
Dissolved2018
ManagerMadelaine Alfelor–Gazmen
CaptainGrazielle Bombita
LeaguePremier Volleyball League
2018 Open7th place

In 2018, the Lady Oragons returned to the Premier Volleyball League during the reinforced conference and is joined by the Philippine Navy players. The team's last participation in the defunct Shakey's V-League was back in the 2016 open conference.[2]

Current roster

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For the 2018 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference:

Philippine Navy – Iriga City
Philippine Navy – Iriga City Oragons
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
2   Florence May Madulid Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1990-05-10)May 10, 1990 (aged 28)
3   Joanne Bunag Middle blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
5   Therese Rae Ramas
6   Nerissa Bautista Outside hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
7   Grazielle Bombita (C) Outside hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-02-28)February 28, 1991 (aged 27)
8   Shyrra Cabriana Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1994-05-07)May 7, 1994 (aged 24)
9   Hezzemie Acuña Middle blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1991-03-03)March 3, 1991 (aged 27)
10   Reynelen Raterta Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1994-10-28)October 28, 1994 (aged 23)
11   Nicole Brielle Guyguyon
12   Christine Agno Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) (1993-10-15)October 15, 1993 (aged 24)
14   Rizalle Amaro
15   Mary Jane Diane Ticar Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1992-12-14)December 14, 1992 (aged 25)
16   Devine Eguia Middle blocker 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1993-07-10)July 10, 1993 (aged 25)
17   Carissa Yvette Martinez Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (1993-07-17)July 17, 1993 (aged 25)

Previous roster

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2018 PVL season
Open Conference
Philippine Navy – Iriga City[3]
Philippine Navy – Iriga City Oragons
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
2   Florence May Madulid Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1990-05-10)May 10, 1990 (aged 28)
3   Joanne Bunag Middle blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
5   Therese Rae Ramas
6   Nerissa Bautista Outside hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
7   Grazielle Bombita (C) Outside hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-02-28)February 28, 1991 (aged 27)
8   Shyrra Cabriana Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1994-05-07)May 7, 1994 (aged 24)
9   Hezzemie Acuña Middle blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1991-03-03)March 3, 1991 (aged 27)
10   Reynelen Raterta Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1994-10-28)October 28, 1994 (aged 23)
11   Nicole Brielle Guyguyon
12   Christine Agno Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) (1993-10-15)October 15, 1993 (aged 24)
14   Rizalle Amaro
15   Mary Jane Diane Ticar Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1992-12-14)December 14, 1992 (aged 25)
16   Devine Eguia Middle blocker 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1993-07-10)July 10, 1993 (aged 25)
17   Carissa Yvette Martinez Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (1993-07-17)July 17, 1993 (aged 25)
Reinforced Conference
Philippine Navy – Iriga City[2]
Philippine Navy – Iriga City Oragons
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
2   Florence May Madulid Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1990-05-10)May 10, 1990 (aged 27)
4   Charmaine Dela Cruz Opposite hitter 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (1994-02-08)February 8, 1994 (aged 24)
5   Janet Serafica Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1987-09-26)September 26, 1987 (aged 30)
6   Angela Kim Middle blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1982-11-11)November 11, 1982 (aged 35)
7   Grazielle Bombita (c) Outside hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-02-28)February 28, 1991 (aged 27)
8   Shyrra Cabriana Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1994-05-07)May 7, 1994 (aged 23)
9   Hezzemie Acuña Middle blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1991-03-03)March 3, 1991 (aged 27)
10   Reynelen Raterta Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1994-10-28)October 28, 1994 (aged 23)
11   Jennifer Fortuno Libero 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1992-02-04)February 4, 1992 (aged 26)
12   Macy Ubben Opposite hitter 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) (1991-06-24)June 24, 1991 (aged 26)
13   Lauren Whyte Outside hitter 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) (1991-02-10)February 10, 1991 (aged 27)
15   Mary Jane Diane Ticar Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1992-12-14)December 14, 1992 (aged 25)
16   Devine Eguia Middle blocker 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1993-07-10)July 10, 1993 (aged 24)
17   Carissa Yvette Martinez Outside hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (1993-07-17)July 17, 1993 (aged 24)
2017 PSL Grand Prix Line-up
Iriga City Lady Oragons [4]
No. Name Pos Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1 Tamara Kmezić (I) Opposite hitter 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 78 kg (172 lb) 305 cm (120 in) 286 cm (113 in) (1991-01-18)January 18, 1991 (aged 26)
2 Janeca Janine Lana 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 59 kg (130 lb) (2000-08-14)August 14, 2000 (aged 17)
3 Karen Levina Middle blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 71 kg (157 lb) (1993-02-14)February 14, 1993 (aged 24)
4 Ayra Mikaela Bombita 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (1997-02-04)February 4, 1997 (aged 20)
5 Grethcel Soltones Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 276 cm (109 in) (1995-09-09)September 9, 1995 (aged 22)
6 Samaa Miyagawa (I) Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 71 kg (157 lb) (1983-08-17)August 17, 1983 (aged 34)
7 Grazielle Bombita 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1991-02-08)February 8, 1991 (aged 26)
8 Shyrra Cabriana Setter 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 72 kg (159 lb) (1994-05-07)May 7, 1994 (aged 23)
9 Honey Mae Valiente Libero 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) 59 kg (130 lb) (1998-05-24)May 24, 1998 (aged 19)
10 Reynelen Raterta (c) Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (1994-10-29)October 29, 1994 (aged 22)
11 Katherine Villegas Middle blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 56 kg (123 lb) (1995-04-30)April 30, 1995 (aged 22)
12 Gretchen Mondragon 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (1989-11-18)November 18, 1989 (aged 27)
13 Mary Grace Berte Opposite hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 71 kg (157 lb) (1994-08-08)August 8, 1994 (aged 23)
15 Minami Yoshioka (I) Libero 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (1992-11-09)November 9, 1992 (aged 24)

Honors

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Team

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Premier Volleyball League
Season Conference Title Source
2018 Reinforced 7th place
Open 7th place [5]
Philippine SuperLiga
Season Conference Title Source
2017 Grand Prix 8th place

Individual

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Team captains

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Coaches

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  • Parley Tupas (2017)
  • Edgardo Rusit (2018)

Imports

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Premier Volleyball League
Season Number Player Country
2018 12 Macy Ubben   USA
13 Lauren Whyte   USA
Philippine Super Liga
Season Number Player Country
2017 1 Tamara Kmezić   Serbia
6 Samaa Miyagawa   Japan
15 Minami Yoshioka   Japan

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Satumbaga, Kristel (October 19, 2017). "2 more teams join PSL Grand Prix". tempo.com.ph. Archived from the original on October 19, 2017. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Escarlote, Mark (March 28, 2018). "PVL Team Preview: Iriga City-Navy". ABS-CBN Sports. Archived from the original on March 29, 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  3. ^ Escarlote, Mark (September 14, 2018). "PVL Open Conference: Lady Oragons spicier than ever". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
  4. ^ Mendoza, Voltaire (October 24, 2017). "Iriga City parades Japanese beach volley star". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  5. ^ Escarlote, Mark (November 18, 2018). "PVL: Lady Warriors down Lady Oragons in straight sets". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved November 18, 2018.