PLDT High Speed Hitters
The PLDT High Speed Hitters (formerly the Smart Giga Hitters and the PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters) are a professional women's volleyball team owned by PLDT.
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| Short name | PLDT | ||
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| Nickname | High Speed Hitters | ||
| Founded | 2018 | ||
| Captain | Rhea Dimaculangan | ||
| League | Premier Volleyball League | ||
| 2022 PVL Open 2019 PSL Invitational | 5th place 5th place (  1) | ||
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History
The team debuted in 2018 as the Smart Prepaid Giga Hitters.[1] The team was owned by Smart Communications.[2]
For the 2018 PSL Invitational Cup, the team partnered with the Philippine Army Lady Troopers and competed as the Smart–Army Giga Hitters.[3]
In September 2018, the PayMaya High Flyers, their affiliate team in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), was merged with the team.[4] In February 2019, the Smart Prepaid Giga Hitters changed its name to the PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters.[5]
The team transferred to the PVL in February 2021, following the league's professionalization.[6] The team changed their name to the High Speed Hitters in January 2022, in a lead up to the upcoming PVL season.[7]
Names
- Smart Prepaid Giga Hitters (2018 Grand Prix)
- Smart–Army Giga Hitters (2018 Invitational)
- Smart Giga Hitters (2018 All-Filipino)
- PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters (2019)
- PLDT Home Fibr Hitters (2020)
- PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters (2021)
- PLDT High Speed Hitters (2022–)
Current roster
For the 2021 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference:
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Date of birth |
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| 2 |  Mariella Gabarda | Middle Blocker | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | June 13, 1998 |
| 3 | Maristella Genn Layug | Middle Blocker | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | November 13, 1998 |
| 5 | Maria Nieza Viray | Libero | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | February 12, 1999 |
| 7 | Vira May Guillema | Setter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | May 9, 1995 |
| 8 | Christine Joy Soyud | Opposite Hitter | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | December 27, 1995 |
| 9 | Aiko Sweet Urdas | Opposite Hitter | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | February 23, 1996 |
| 10 | Toni Rose Basas | Outside Hitter | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | September 7, 1996 |
| 11 | Maria Shola May Alvarez | Outside Hitter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | July 11, 1997 |
| 12 | Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan (c) | Setter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | March 21, 1991 |
| 14 | Jorelle Singh | Outside Hitter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | December 14, 1995 |
| 16 | Alyssa Eroa | Libero | 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) | June 9, 1996 |
| 17 | Joyce Sta. Rita | Middle Blocker | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | February 10, 1998 |
| 21 | Katherine Villegas | Middle Blocker | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | April 30, 1995 |
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Head Coach Assistant Coaches
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Team Manager
Doctor Physical Therapist
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Previous roster
PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters
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PLDT Home Fibr
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Smart Giga Hitters
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Honors
Team
Premier Volleyball League:
| Season | Conference | Title | Source |
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| 2021 | Open | 7th place | |
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Philippine Superliga:
| Season | Conference | Title | Source |
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| 2018 | Grand Prix | 8th place | |
| Beach Challenge Cup | Women's: | ||
| Men's: 3rd Place | |||
| Invitational | 4th place | ||
| All-Filipino | 6th place | ||
| 2019 | Grand Prix | 3rd Place | |
| Beach Challenge Cup | PLDT Home Fibr (Team A): | ||
| Smart GigaX (Team B): | |||
| All-Filipino | 6th place | ||
| Invitational | 5th place | ||
| 2020 | Grand Prix | Cancelled |
Individual
Philippine Superliga:
| Season | Conference | Award | Name | Source |
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| 2019 | Grand Prix | Best Middle Blocker (foreign) | Grace Lazard | |
| Best Opposite Spiker (local) | Aiko Urdas |
Team captains
- Janet Serafica (2018 Grand Prix)
- Mary Jean Balse–Pabayo (2018 Invitational)
- Aiko Sweet Urdas (2018 All-Filipino)
- Gretchel Soltones (2019 Grand Prix)
- Jerrili Malabanan (2019 All-Filipino)
- Rysabelle Devanadera (2020)
- Rhea Dimaculangan (2021-present)
Coaches
- Ronald Dulay (2018 Grand Prix)
- Emilio Reyes Jr. (2018 Invitational)
- Roger Gorayeb (2018–2021)
- George Pascua (2022–present)
Imports
See also
References
- Manicad, Julis (February 9, 2018). "Smart parades rookies, veterans". Volleyverse. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- Manicad, Julis (February 9, 2018). "Smart parades rookies, veterans". Volleyverse. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- Mendoza, Voltaire (June 7, 2018). "Lady Troopers out to regain PSL supremacy". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
- "PLDT rejoins Super Liga as eight teams battle for title in All-Filipino Conference". SPIN.PH. October 2, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
- Zarate, Noel (February 12, 2019). "PSL Grand Prix Preview: The retooled PLDT Home FIBR". ESPN 5. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
- Lozada, Bong (February 5, 2021). "Cignal, PLDT joining PVL". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- "PLDT Home to be known as High Speed Hitters in coming PVL season". ABS-CBN News. 14 January 2022. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- "New-look Cignal, debuting Smart Prepaid eye solid PSL campaigns". ABS-CBN Sports. February 14, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
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