PVL: Alas setter Tia Andaya boosts inventory at draft mix

Tia Andaya all over the PVL draft mix.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web

MANILA, Philippines — Tia Andaya was once the remaining participant to reach at the first day of the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft Combine, however she shone the brightest in each the countermovement soar (294 cm) and the way soar (307 cm), showcasing her remarkable jumping skill and well-rounded talent set.

The Alas Pilipinas setter had a hectic Friday, coaching with the nationwide crew early within the morning ahead of going to the mix at Paco Arena, the place 51 out of the 60 draftees underwent a battery of athletic exams, together with anthropometric measurements, power exams, leaping drills and pace and agility opinions.

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Besides Andaya main the leaping metrics, NCAA’s Von Dimaculangan of San Sebastian College-Recoletos posted the quickest 10-meter acceleration time at 1.55 seconds, whilst Jamaica Villena of Emilio Aguinaldo College clocked the most productive time within the changed T-test at 5.34 seconds.

Lea Rizel Tapang of Colegio de San Juan de Letran and Lyann De Guzman of Ateneo led the push-up check with 47 repetitions each and every. Riza Nogales of University of the East emerged because the tallest prospect at 184.3 cm, whilst Pearl Ann Denura was once the shortest at 150.8 cm.

Nogales additionally tied with Zenneth Perolino of Enderun Colleges in status succeed in, each measuring 243 cm.

Beyond the bodily exams, the members attended back-to-back developmental periods.

The aspirants had a media coaching workshop led by way of Philippine Daily Inquirer Sports Editor and Philippine Sportswriters Association president Francis Ochoa, adopted by way of a chat on contractual duties, facilitated by way of Atty. Erose Marlo Laeno, head of the Legal Division on the Games and Amusements Board (GAB).

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Noticeably absent from the primary day of the mix had been projected best general pick out Bella Belen of National University and seasoned setter Alohi Robins-Hardy. Also lacking had been Kristine Adante, Pauline De Guzman, and Nenita Padua (Arellano), Joan Doguna (Lyceum of the Philippines University), Ezriah Martinez (University of the Cordilleras) and Mary Ann Rioflorido (Toronto Metropolitan University).

Mycah Go of De La Salle–College of St. Benilde was once in attendance however didn’t participate in any of the mix actions because of an NCAA recreation

Belen and the primary day absentees seemed at the ultimate day, with the three-time UAAP MVP asserting her dedication to sign up for the Draft Night on June 8 at Novotel.

The PVL coaches and scouts from 12 groups had been provide at Paco Arena as they seek for skills for his or her respective rosters.