Ateneo Blue Eagles men's volleyball

Ateneo Blue Eagles
UniversityAteneo de Manila University
NicknameBlue Eagles
LocationQuezon City, Philippines
Head coachTimothy Santo Tomas
CaptainLance De Castro
Main league
LeagueUAAP
Season 85 (2023)5th
Other league/s
LeagueSpikers' Turf
Competes asAteneo–Fudgee Barr Blue Eagles
2023 Invitational19th
Sponsor/PartnerRepublic Biscuit Corporation
Championships
UAAP: 3

The Ateneo Blue Eagles men's volleyball program is the men's collegiate varsity volleyball team of the Ateneo de Manila University. The team competes in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).

History

The Ateneo Blue Eagles men's volleyball team was formed in 1967. They first played competitive varsity volleyball when they participated in the women's volleyball tournament of the NCAA (Philippines) in Season 43 (1967–68).

After 7 year, Season 51 (1975–76), the Blue Eagles won their first NCAA men's volleyball championship. In Season 52 (1976–1977), they won their second NCAA volleyball championship title and first back-to-back championship title.

They were unable to defend their title in the NCAA because Ateneo de Manila transferred to the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) in 1978. The team did not win a championship for the next 37 years. These titles are won by Blue Eagles UAAP Season 77 (2014–2015), UAAP Season 78 (2015–2016),UAAP Season 79 (2016–2017).

Current roster

Ateneo Blue Eagles men's volleyball team

Main article: UAAP Season 85 volleyball tournaments
UAAP Season 85 roster
Number Player Position Height Birth date High School
1 Lawrence Gil Magadia Setter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) De La Salle Lipa
2 Leinuel Crisostomo Outside Hitter 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) (2002-06-17) June 17, 2002 (age 22) De La Salle Zobel
4 Jettlee Gopio Middle Blocker
5 Kennedy Batas Opposite Hitter (2001-09-05) September 5, 2001 (age 23)
6 Lutrelle Andrei Taneo Outside Hitter
7 James Daniel Licauco Setter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (2001-06-07) June 7, 2001 (age 23)
8 Amil Pacinio Jr. Outside Hitter 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
10 Paulo Lorenzo Trinidad Libero
11 Canciano Llenos Outside Hitter
13 Lance Andrei De Castro Libero 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) (2000-08-10) August 10, 2000 (age 24)
14 Emmanuel Go Setter
17 Jeric Sendon Middle Blocker
18 Jian Matthew Salarzon Outside Hitter 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) (2003-10-04) October 4, 2003 (age 21)
22 Charles David Absid Middle Blocker

Previous roster

UAAP Champions

UAAP Season 77 roster
OH - • 2 Karl Irvin Baysa • 15 Marck Jesus Espejo • 17 Sebastian Enrique Cuerva • 18 Ismael John Rivera
OPP - • 8 Ysrael Wilson Marasigan
MB - • 4 Joshua Alexis Miguel Villanueva • 5 Jasper Rodney Tan • 11 Rex Emmanuel Intal
S - • 14 Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
L - • 12 Dan Angelo Posadas • 13 Manuel Sumanguid III
UAAP Season 78 roster
OH - • 2 Karl Irvin Baysa • 15 Marck Jesus Espejo • 17 Sebastian Enrique Cuerva • 18 Ismael John Rivera
OPP - • 3 Ron Adrian Medalla • 8 Ysrael Wilson Marasigan
MB - • 4 Joshua Alexis Miguel Villanueva • 5 Jasper Rodney Tan • 11 Rex Emmanuel Intal • 16 Gian Carlo Glorosio
S - • 1 Lawrence Gil Magadia • 14 Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
L - • 12 Dan Angelo Posadas • 13 Manuel Sumanguid III
UAAP Season 79 roster
OH - • 2 Karl Irvin Baysa • 3 Ron Adrian Medalla • 15 Marck Jesus Espejo • 18 Ismael John Rivera
OPP - • 6 Anthony Paul Koyfman • 10 Paulo Lorenzo Trinidad
MB - • 4 Joshua Alexis Miguel Villanueva • 5 Jasper Rodney Tan • 11 Rex Emmanuel Intal • 12 Chumason Celestine Njigha • 16 Gian Carlo Glorosio
S - • 1 Lawrence Gil Magadia • 14 Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
L - • 13 Manuel Sumanguid III

Spikers' Turf/PVL Champions

Spikers' Turf 1st Season Collegiate Conference roster
OH - • 2 Karl Irvin Baysa • 3 Ron Adrian Medalla • 15 Marck Jesus Espejo • 18 Ismael John Rivera
OPP - • 6 Anthony Paul Koyfman • 8 Ysrael Wilson Marasigan (c)
MB - • 4 Joshua Alexis Miguel Villanueva • 9 Timothy James Sto. Tomas • 11 Rex Emmanuel Intal • 16 Gian Carlo Glorosio
S - • 1 Lawrence Gil Magadia (G) • 14 Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
L - • 12 Dan Angelo Posadas (G) • 13 Manuel Sumanguid III
Spikers' Turf 2nd Season Collegiate Conference roster
OH - • 2 Karl Irvin Baysa (c) • 3 Ron Adrian Medalla • 10 Paulo Lorenzo Trinidad • 15 Marck Jesus Espejo
OPP - • 6 Anthony Paul Koyfman • 8 Ysrael Wilson Marasigan
MB - • 4 Joshua Alexis Miguel Villanueva • 5 Jasper Rodney Tan • 9 Timothy James Sto. Tomas (G) • 11 Rex Emmanuel Intal • 16 Gian Carlo Glorosio
S - • 1 Lawrence Gil Magadia • 14 Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
L - • 13 Manuel Sumanguid III
2017 PVL Collegiate Conference roster
OH - • 2 Karl Irvin Baysa (c) • 15 Marck Jesus Espejo • 17 Sebastian Enrique Cuerva • 18 Ismael John Rivera • 19 Canciano Llenos
OPP - • 3 Ron Adrian Medalla • 10 Paulo Lorenzo Trinidad
MB - • 5 Jasper Rodney Tan • 12 Chumason Celestine Njigha • 16 Gian Carlo Glorosio
S - • 1 Lawrence Gil Magadia • 14 Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
L - • 9 Hermino Labao • 13 Manuel Sumanguid III

Team honors

NCAA

Ateneo Blue Eagles
Year Season Title Ref
1975–1976 NCAA Season 51 Champions [1]
1976–1977 NCAA Season 52 Champions

UAAP

Ateneo Blue Eagles
Year Season Title Ref
2014–2015 UAAP Season 77 Champions [2]
2015–2016 UAAP Season 78 Champions [3]
2016–2017 UAAP Season 79 Champions [4]

Other Collegiate Leagues

Ateneo Blue Eagles
Year Season Title Ref
2015 Spikers' Turf 1st Season Collegiate Conference Champions [5]
2016 Spikers' Turf 2nd Season Collegiate Conference Champions [6]
2017 2017 PVL Collegiate Conference (men's) Champions

Individual honors

UAAP

Ateneo Blue Eagles
Year Season Award Player Ref
2008-2009 UAAP Season 71 Rookie of the Year Duane Craig Teves
2009-2010 UAAP Season 72 Most Valuable Player (Season) Andre Joseph Pareja
Best Attacker
2013-2014 UAAP Season 76 Most Valuable Player (Season) Marck Jesus Espejo
Rookie of the Year Marck Jesus Espejo
Best Setter Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
2014-2015 UAAP Season 77 Most Valuable Player (Season) Marck Jesus Espejo
Best Attacker
Best Setter Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
Most Valuable Player (Finals)
2015-2016 UAAP Season 78 Most Valuable Player (Season) Marck Jesus Espejo [7]
Best Attacker
Best Server
Most Valuable Player (Finals) Ysrael Wilson Marasigan
Best Setter Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
2016-2017 UAAP Season 79 Most Valuable Player (Season) Marck Jesus Espejo [8]
Best Scorer
Best Attacker
Most Valuable Player (Finals) Antony Paul Koyfman
Rookie of the Year Chumason Celestine Njigha
Best Setter Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
2017-2018 UAAP Season 80 Most Valuable Player (Season) Marck Jesus Espejo [9]
Best Scorer
Best Attacker
Best Server
Rookie of the Year Ariel Morado Jr.
Best Setter Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
2019-2020 UAAP Season 81 2nd Best Middle Blocker Chumason Celestine Njigha [10]
Best Setter Lawrence Gil Magadia
Best Libero Manuel Sumanguid III
2022-2023 UAAP Season 85 Best Libero Lance Andrei De Castro [11]

Other Collegiate Leagues

Ateneo Blue Eagles
Year Season Award Player Ref
2015 Spikers' Turf 1st Season Collegiate Conference Most Valuable Player (Season) Marck Jesus Espejo
Most Valuable Player (finals)
2nd Best Outside Spiker
Best Opposite Spiker Ysrael Wilson Marasigan
2016 Spikers' Turf 2nd Season Collegiate Conference Most Valuable Player (Season) Marck Jesus Espejo [12]
Most Valuable Player (finals)
1st Best Outside Spiker
Best Setter Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
2017 2017 PVL Collegiate Conference Most Valuable Player (Season) Marck Jesus Espejo [13]
Most Valuable Player (finals)
1st Best Outside Spiker
Best Setter Esmilzo Joner Polvoroza
Best Libero Manuel Sumanguid III
2022 2022 V-League Collegiate Challenge 1st Best Middle Blocker Jetlee Gopio [14]
Best Opposite Spiker Kennedy Batas

Records by season

UAAP

Records starting UAAP Season 56
Ateneo Blue Eagles
Year UAAP Season Place Team Captain Finals opponent or Lost to
(finalist or higher rank)
1993–1994 56 8th place
1994–1995 57 6th place
1995–1996 58 8th place
1996–1997 59 Did not join
1997–1998 60 8th place
1998–1999 61 8th place
1999–2000 62 8th place
2000–2001 63 8th Place
2001–2002 64 8th place
2002–2003 65 8th place
2003–2004 66 8th place
2004–2005 67 8th place
2005–2006 68 8th place
2006–2007 69 5th place
2007–2008 70 7th place
2008–2009 71 4th Place
2009–2010 72 3rd Place
2010–2011 73 6th place
2011–2012 74 7th place
2012–2013 75 6th place
2013–2014 76 Runners-up NU school colors NU Bulldogs
2014–2015 77 Champions NU school colors NU Bulldogs
2015–2016 78 Champions NU school colors NU Bulldogs
2016–2017 79 Runners-up NU school colors NU Bulldogs
2017–2018 80 Runners-up NU school colors NU Bulldogs
2018–2019 81 3rd Place NU school colors NU Bulldogs
2019–2020 82 cancelled
2020–2021 83 cancelled
2021–2022 84 cancelled
2022–2023 85 5th place Lance Andrei De Castro La Salle school colors DLSU Green Spikers

Other Collegiate Leagues

Spikers' Turf/PVL

Records by season
Year Tournament Competed as Placement
2015 Spikers' Turf Collegiate Ateneo Blue Eagles Champions
2016 Spikers' Turf Collegiate Ateneo Blue Eagles Champions
2017 PVL Collegiate Ateneo Blue Eagles Champions
2018 PVL Collegiate did not join
2019 Spikers' Turf Open Ateneo Blue Eagles 8th place
2020 Spikers' Turf no tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021 Spikers' Turf no tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2022 Spikers' Turf Open Ateneo–Fudgee Barr 6th place
2023 Spikers' Turf Open did not join
Invitational Ateneo–Fudgee Barr 19th place

V-League PH

Records by season
Year Tournament Competed as Placement
2022 V-League Collegiate Ateneo Blue Eagles 4th place
2023 V-League Collegiate Ateneo Blue Eagles 4th place

Head coaches

Former players

See also

References

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