Inaugural Fletcher League held to unite De La Salle schools through volleyball

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Inaugural Fletcher League held to unite De La Salle schools through volleyball
ABS-CBN News
Published Jun 25, 2025 03:44 PM PHT

The participants of the inaugural Fletcher League together with the Lady Spikers alumni during the opening ceremony. Grid Athletic Photo

MANILA -- De La Salle Lipa was the inaugural champion of the Fletcher League — a one-day high school girls volleyball tournament for schools under the De La Salle system.
MANILA -- De La Salle Lipa was the inaugural champion of the Fletcher League — a one-day high school girls volleyball tournament for schools under the De La Salle system.
The league took place Wednesday at the Playtime FilOil Centre.
The league took place Wednesday at the Playtime FilOil Centre.
The Green Stallions capped an inspired run with a 25-18, 25-21 win over De La Salle-Zobel in the Final, showcasing the depth and talent from the La Salle Lipa program, which also represented CALABARZON in this year’s Palarong Pambansa in Ilocos Norte.
The Green Stallions capped an inspired run with a 25-18, 25-21 win over De La Salle-Zobel in the Final, showcasing the depth and talent from the La Salle Lipa program, which also represented CALABARZON in this year’s Palarong Pambansa in Ilocos Norte.
The Fletcher League brought together six La Salle institutions — Lipa, Zobel, Manila, Laguna, Green Hills, and the Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) — for a full day of spirited matches aimed not only at competition but also at giving the student-athletes more meaningful game experience.
The Fletcher League brought together six La Salle institutions — Lipa, Zobel, Manila, Laguna, Green Hills, and the Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) — for a full day of spirited matches aimed not only at competition but also at giving the student-athletes more meaningful game experience.
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“This league is all about creating more opportunities for our La Salle teams to grow through playing with each other,” said Claudia Cojuangco, Fletcher League founder and manager of the De La Salle University Women’s Volleyball Team. “We want to build a tradition that celebrates our athletes and helps strengthen volleyball across all our La Salle campuses.”
“This league is all about creating more opportunities for our La Salle teams to grow through playing with each other,” said Claudia Cojuangco, Fletcher League founder and manager of the De La Salle University Women’s Volleyball Team. “We want to build a tradition that celebrates our athletes and helps strengthen volleyball across all our La Salle campuses.”
The Junior Lady Spikers of De La Salle-Zobel topped Pool B, defeating DLSMHSI and La Salle Green Hills before advancing to the Final. De La Salle-Manila secured third place after a tightly contested match against DLSMHSI, 25-9, 22-25, 25-19.
The Junior Lady Spikers of De La Salle-Zobel topped Pool B, defeating DLSMHSI and La Salle Green Hills before advancing to the Final. De La Salle-Manila secured third place after a tightly contested match against DLSMHSI, 25-9, 22-25, 25-19.
Individual awards highlighted outstanding performances across the tournament:
Individual awards highlighted outstanding performances across the tournament:
Star MVP: Althea Sumague (De La Salle Lipa)
Star MVP: Althea Sumague (De La Salle Lipa)
Best Libero: Arianne Kiel Olbes (De La Salle Lipa)
Best Libero: Arianne Kiel Olbes (De La Salle Lipa)
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Best 1st Outside Hitter: Kylie Celada (De La Salle-Zobel)
Best 1st Outside Hitter: Kylie Celada (De La Salle-Zobel)
Best 2nd Middle Blocker: Azalia Araxo (De La Salle-Zobel)
Best 2nd Middle Blocker: Azalia Araxo (De La Salle-Zobel)
Best Opposite Hitter: Aislinn Alemaña (De La Salle-Zobel)
Best Opposite Hitter: Aislinn Alemaña (De La Salle-Zobel)
Best 2nd Outside Hitter: Mikee Santos (De La Salle-Manila)
Best 2nd Outside Hitter: Mikee Santos (De La Salle-Manila)
Best Setter: Eshena Rose Nunag (De La Salle-Manila)
Best Setter: Eshena Rose Nunag (De La Salle-Manila)
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Best 1st Middle Blocker: Estela Dabu (DLSMHSI)
Best 1st Middle Blocker: Estela Dabu (DLSMHSI)
The day also saw the presence of Lady Spikers alumni from various La Salle high schools, symbolizing the legacy and unity within the system’s volleyball community.
The day also saw the presence of Lady Spikers alumni from various La Salle high schools, symbolizing the legacy and unity within the system’s volleyball community.
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