LUCENA CITY – College of St. Benilde stars Mycah Go and Jessa Dorog will banner the newly formed Quezon Tangerines in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association League (MPVA) Season 2 which opens in August.

Fresh from their historic 40-game winning streak since 2020 and three-peat title in NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball tournament,  Go, Dorog along with Weilyn Estoque will bolster Quezon Province-based squad which will play under the guidance of coach Jerry Yee.

Yee, who brought the winning culture to CSB’s volleyball program, said they do not guarantee resounding results but vowed to do their best once they enter the court.

“Sipag ang dapat maging culture, pero ang guarantee na ‘yan hate ko ‘yan eh. So, ‘yong mga narratives na ‘yan, no. We’ll work, nandito kami, and make sure we'll do our part,” said Yee in the team's press conference held at Quezon Provincial Capitol Building, Lucena City Monday, June 24.

“We'll bring winning culture. Hindi ko sinasabing winning all the games, ganun lang,” he added.

Quezon Tangerines owner and provincial governor Helen Tan emphasized the involvement of the team in inspiring the youth.

“It enhances the interest ng mga youth natin, hindi lang sa tourist destination kundi makilala din tayo sa sports,” she stressed. “That's why sa sports talaga we're not focusing in one, kaya marami pang susunod, football, softball, chess.”

“This team is built to win,” team manager Atty. Donn Kapunan continued.

Dorog will serve as team captain of the Tangerines who also have Zamantha Nolasco, Chenae Basarte, Clydel Mae Catarig, Fiona Getigan, Corrine Apostol, Cristy Ondangan, Aya Densing, Kim Estenzo, Zen Basilip, Fiona Inocentes, Marygrace Borromeo, Sofia Badion, Shekaina and Shanana Llesses, who all came from different universities.

There are Quezon spikers as well in Paola Albon, Lenie Sapallo, Jasmine Dapol, CJ Lubiano, Jillian Quiambao, Geraldine Rae Palacio, Kamille Josephine Tan and Louann Latigay.

As of MPAV, a participating team must have eight native players in the lineup and two must be playing in each game.

Last year, the Bacoor City Strikers ruled the inaugural edition after beating Negros Lady Blue Hawks, 28-26, 25-14, 25-23, in Finals Game 3.

The Lady Blue Hawks settled for silver while the Marikina Lady Shoemasters took the bronze in the eight-team competition.