The San Beda women's volleyball team continued to load up its roster as the Lady Red Spikers got the commitment of prized setter Patricia Grace Hiponia.
The rising playmaker was part of the Western Visayas secondary girls volleyball team that reigned supreme in the 2023 Palarong Pambansa in Marikina and she is out to fulfill her lifelong dream of playing in Manila after joining the Mendiola-based squad.
“It was my dream to play and study in Manila, and it was an honor that San Beda has given me that opportunity to fulfill this dream,” said Hiponia.
“San Beda can expect me to provide a positive attitude, hard work, respect, sportsmanship, optimism, and most importantly, commitment and dedication, not just during NCAA matches but every time, on and off the court."
Hiponia can suit up starting in NCAA Season 100 next year. She is also the latest Lady Red Spikers recruit from the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts after incoming rookies Sophie Cagalawan, Gwen Banas, and Amber Lily Biong.
“Coming from one of the best high school volleyball programs in the country, we are confident that her playmaking contributions will play a key role in the success of our team,” Lady Red Spikers assistant coach Ray Rosales said.
“San Beda would like to thank (Bacolod Tay Tung team manager) Jose Montalbo for the trust and confidence in the San Beda Volleyball Program. We acknowledge his vision for developing young, talented players to succeed in the sport."
San Beda struggled for the past seasons, finishing eighth and ninth in Seasons 97 and 98, respectively, after consistent Final Four finishes in the years prior.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
