They Mothered: Volleyball superstars who ATE and DEVOURED

With their natural sense of nurturing and authority, these icons are the real MVPs of squad support, taking charge of everything like an ultimate team mom.

And this Mother’s Day, let’s honor the work of the unsung heroes who keep a team together like true maternal figures.

Alyssa Valdez

After Jia de Guzman-Morado decided to play for the Denso Airybees in the Japan V.League, team captain Alyssa Valdez took on a even bigger leadership responsibility for the always-contending Creamline Cool Smashers.

While Kyle Negrito is filling in the substantial void left by the celebrated setter when it comes to on-court production, Alyssa welcomes the vulnerability in order for them to develop as a team.

Aby Maraño

New team but the same leadership essence. Tyang Aby, truly, is a born captain. Now that she is in the driver’s seat of the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, the Queen of Swag brings her ferociousness and winning attitude to the team.

Eya Laure

Ever since her UST days, Eya the Sleyah has been untamed and unstoppable. She carries the pride of being the “Immunity Mother” for the UST, continuing her support for her alma mater even now that she has moved on to the pros.

With the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, Eya continues to roar louder like a true Tigress, taking the wheel together with Tyang Aby and her ate Ej.

Detdet Pepito

We are now witnessing a fully-grown Detdet in the UAAP Season 86, carrying the weight as team captain for the feisty UST Golden Tigresses. Heavy wears the crown in UST’s post-Eya Laure era. But the every-bubbly Pepito takes on the responsibility like only she can.

Josh Ybañez

Josh’s energy exerts dominance for the UST Golden Spikers. His confidence and attitude on and off the court serves as the real game-changer for the UST Golden Spikers. And with his bootylicious twerk moves to boot, Josh is totally yassified and totally kweening for UST.

Cheers to all these volleyball superstars who keep on mothering the games and their teams.