The UP Fighting Maroons women's volleyball team is set for a major transformation with the addition of four former University of the East standouts. These transfers, led by star spiker Casiey Dongallo, are expected to propel the team towards a period of sustained success.
The UP Fighting Maroons women's volleyball team is gearing up for a significant resurgence, bolstered by the arrival of star spiker Casiey Dongallo and three other former University of the East (UE) standouts. These transfers, orchestrated by outspoken mentor Dr. Obet Vital , who has a history with the incoming players from California Academy-Antipolo, mark a crucial turning point for the program.
Unlike their men's basketball counterparts who have recently reclaimed championship glory, the Fighting Maroons women's volleyball team has been struggling to find success, with their last Final Four appearance dating back to UAAP Season 78 nearly a decade ago. Dongallo, along with prospect hitters Jelai Gajero and Jenalyn Umayam, and setter Kizzie Madriaga, are eager to contribute to the team's revival. Inspired by the men's basketball team's journey back to dominance, they expressed their excitement to help elevate the women's volleyball program. UP Office of Athletics and Sports Development director Bo Perasol emphasized the importance of investing in the women's volleyball team, stating that they have the potential to unite the UP community like the men's basketball team. The arrival of these California Academy standouts, particularly Dongallo and Gajero, signifies UP's latest ambitious recruitment drive, following the commitment of former UAAP high school MVP Kianne Olango and fellow NU-Nazareth standout Yesha Noceja. However, this influx of talent comes at a cost for the UE Lady Warriors, who are losing their star players to UP. Despite this setback, Strong Group Athletics, the common backer of both rebuilding programs, remains committed to supporting both teams
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