Biradora of the Week- Mary Joy Baron

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Name: Mary Joy Baron
School: De La Salle University- Manila
Height: 5'11"
Volleyball Position: Middle Blocker

Bakit siya ang aking napiling ifeature?

First, napakalaki ng improvement niya as a player and second, siya ang consistent top scorer ng kanyang team. Last Season 77, I remember during the Finals, nag-timeout si Coach Ramil to remind the girls na itaas lang kay Joy (referring to her) dahil siya lang yung hindi mabantayan ng kalaban gawa nga ng kanyang height and angle sa pagpalo. Ara Galang was not there because of her injury and Cyd Demecillo cannot penetrate Ateneo's impeccable floor defense that's why Mary Joy stepped up. But still hindi enough ang efforts niya para mapanalo ang La Salle.

Ngayong Season 78, I can see that she is now tougher and stronger with her 27 spikes, 14 blocks and 3 service aces in just three games. Just like what I said, siya ngayon ang offensive leader ng La Salle and currently #5 sa Best Scorer and #1 sa Best Blocker.

Here are some of her contributions on their game against NU where she scored 19 points.
(1:19- Baron quick hit, 1:49 Baron blocks Santiago, 4:04 Baron solid block against Santiago, 4:53 Baron middle attack)

Video courtesy of ABS-CBN Sports and Action

Mary Joy Baron has really a lot of potentials. I can see her winning the Best Blocker Award this UAAP Season (even thought it's too early to predict) and I bet she should also be included on the next U-23 Asian Tournament. For now, she needs to consistently deliver for her squad in order to further improve her skills.

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Thanks Guys!!!!! :)

UAAP Volleyball Clash Updates

Team Standings as of Feb. 10, 2015

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Game Results

February 10, 2015 (Wednesday)

ADMU Lady Eagles def. FEU Lady Tamaraws in straight sets, 25-22, 25-19 & 25-15

POG: Maddie Madayag w/ 11 pts. (7 attacks, & 4 service aces)

Ateneo's Maddie Madayag asks the linesmen for a check ball call- Photo by Leo Lopez

NU Lady Bulldogs def. DLSU Lady Spikers  in 4 sets, 25-16, 26-24, 14-25, 25-23.

POG : Jorelle Singh w/ 16 pts. (14 attacks, 1 block, & 1 service ace)

Jorelle Singh forces the ball to blockers for off the block point- Photo by Melonie Lim

February 7, 2015 (Sunday)

ADMU Lady Eagles def. UST in four sets, 25-22, 25-20, 21-25, 25-15

POG: Alyssa Valdez w/ 23 points 20 attacks,2 block,1 service ace

Ateneo's setter Jia Morado celebrates after her second ball attack- Photo by Noel Monzales

FEU Lady Tamaraws def. UE Red Warriors in 4 sets, 25-18, 25-12, 21-25, & 25-14.

POG : Toni Rose Basas w/ 15 pts. (13 attacks & 2 blocks)

Sophomore Tonie Rose Basas blocks Abil's spike- Photo by Noel Monzales

February 6, 2015 (Saturday)

DLSU Lady Spikers def. UP Lady Maroons in four sets: 25-14, 25-14, 19-25, 25-20

POG : Mary Joy Baron w/ 17 pts. (12 attacks, 4 blocks, & 1 service ace)

DLSU girls rejoice after a block by Mary Joy Baron- Photo by Melonie Lim

NU Lady Bulldogs def. AdU Lady Falcons in 4 sets, 17-25, 25-20, 25-20, 25-20

POG : Jaja Santiago w/ 20 pts. (18 attacks, 1 block, & 1 service ace)

Jaja Santiago uses her height to stop Galanza's attack- Photo by Melonie Lim

Information Source: ABS-CBN Sports and Action & Face of PH Volleyball

Games on Saturday:

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