There's a new era in Taft.
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde has already moved on from the departure of four key players that delivered the school's last three titles, but winning more of it isn't gonna be a problem for the Lady Blazers.
Mycah Go, one of the few holdovers left from the same roster that ruled Season 97 for the first of their three-peat run in 2022, will return for what could be her final year with Benilde and is expected to take a bigger leadership role.
This will mark Go's second year since returning from injuries that sidelined her for the entire Season 98. And she's out to leave no stone unturned as the veteran of the squad.
The seasoned open spiker will join other holdovers Chenae Basarte, Clydel Catarig, Jessa Dorog, Kim Estenzo, Wielyn Estoque, Fiona Getigan, Zam Nolasco, and Cristy Ondongan.
Completing the Lady Blazers are Sophia Badion, Zen Basilio, Mary Grace Borromeo, Rhea Densig, Fionna Inocentes, and Shekaina and Shahanna Llesses.
The 16-woman team will look to replicate the success of previous stars Gayle Pascual, Jade Gentapa, Mich Gamit, and Cloanne Mondoñedo who were key cogs in their three championships in a row.
Benilde is also protecting a 40-game winning streak dating back to pandemic-hit Season 95.
Meanwhile, Benilde men's volleyball team will be bannered by some holdovers in Mike Balbacal, Jacob Herrera, James Marasigan, and Arnel Aguilar.
Rounding out the lineup are John Austero, Martin Baldado, Raymark Betco, Jeremi Cuenca, Jericho Fajardo, Dexter Graniada, Paul Jordan, Marc Macagaling, Rocky Motol, Kevin Ondevilla, Al Bernard Rabanes, and Chris Villanueva.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
