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Arellano Chiefs and Lady Chiefs
School	Arellano University
League	NCAA
Joined	NAASCU: 2001-02 NCRAA: 2005-09 NCAA: 2009-present
Location	Manila, Philippines
Team colors	Blue, Red and Gray
Juniors' team	Braves
Seniors' general championships
NCAA: none
Juniors' general championships
NCAA: none

The Arellano University Chiefs and Lady Chiefs are the athletic teams of Arellano University's varsity program. The university is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the National Capital Region Athletic Association (NCRAA). Its program includes several intercollegiate varsity sports teams for women and men.

History

Originally known as the Arellano Flaming Arrows, the team won the National Student's Championship (NSC) in the 1970s. Years later, the Chiefs entered the best-of-three finals in the men's basketball division of the NCRAA in 2006 when they were defeated by the Saint Francis of Assisi College Doves. In a repeat finals appearance in 2007, head coach Leo Isaac finally led the Chiefs to the championship with a 67–64 game three win against the EAC Generals. The Chiefs relied on their defense to stop EAC's Ronjay Buenafe, while supporters of the rival teams had to be restrained inside the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The then Baby Chiefs also defeated the Olivarez College juniors team in their own title series to ensure both NCRAA basketball titles would go to their Juan Sumulong Campus.

In 2008, the Chiefs reigned anew against 2006 tormentor St. Francis in two games., while the Baby Chiefs also swept the Dovelets in juniors' competition to keep both basketball trophies. The Chiefs' NCRAA championship caused their qualification to the 2008 Philippine Collegiate Championship for basketball. In the PCC, they defeated UCN Golden Dragons in the first round, but they were eliminated in the quarterfinals by three-peat NCAA champions San Beda Red Lions.

The Chiefs were able to qualify anew for the 2009 NCRAA finals, but they were defeated by upstarts Universal College Golden Dragons in overtime to deny the Chiefs of a third consecutive championship, while the Baby Chiefs were luckier as they defeated the Rizal Technological University Baby Thunders to clinch their third consecutive championship.

The Chiefs are also the reigning three-time Fr. Martin Cup champions, their last championship coming in 2009 against Philippine Merchant Marine School.

With the departure of Philippine Christian University (PCU) Dolphins after exposure of several juniors' players enrolling with forged documents, the NCAA originally opened its doors for new members, and Arellano was one of the schools that lodged their application. Arellano was named as one of the frontrunners, but the NCAA Policy Board fail to garner enough number of votes to admit a new member which closed the doors for new members for their 2009–10 season.

However, the NCAA invited "guest teams" instead, and Arellano, along with the AUF Great Danes and fellow NCRAA member EAC Generals were accepted as guest teams for the 2009–10 season, where they are also eligible to win championships.

The Chiefs finished their 2009 campaigned fifth, the best among the guest teams, with an 8–10 record. At the end of the tournament, Giorgio Ciriacruz was named as part of the Mythical Five (all-NCAA team), the only player from a guest team to be named in the five-member roster.

On the NCAA Season 86, Arellano has upgraded from its guest to probationary status. While on the Season 87 of NCAA, Isiah Ciriacruz won't play for the season due to a sustained injury and Adrian Celada was named as team captain. The school became a regular member of the league during the 89th Season, on April 2, 2013.

Basketball

Arellano Chiefs roster
Players	Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Height Year High School G 12 Abiera, Renzo 6'1" (1.85m) – – G 13 Acop, Andrei 5'11" (1.8m) – – G 25 Borromeo, Anthony 6'0" (1.83m) – – PG 9 Camay, Yuan Jerico 5'10" (1.78m) – – C 4 Capulong, John Lawrence 6'6" (1.98m) – – G 16 de Leon, Joaquim Andrei 5'11" (1.8m) – – C 24 dela Cruz, Joshua 6'7" (2.01m) – – G 45 Espiritu, Joseph 5'6" (1.68m) – – F 47 Estacio, Alexander 6'4" (1.93m) – – G/F 27 Flores, Karl Andre 6'3" (1.91m) – – G 3 Geronimo, Ernest John 5'11" (1.8m) – – G 42 Hernal, John Cyril 6'2" (1.88m) – – F 41 Libang, Charles Justin 6'5" (1.96m) – – G 10 Miller, Will Alexander 5'10" (1.78m) – – G 1 Ongotan, T-Mc Jeadan 5'9" (1.75m) – – G 6 Rosalin, Bryan 6'1" (1.85m) – – PF 5 Valencia, Sebastian  (C) 6'2" (1.88m) – San Beda University F 14 Vinoya, King Maverick 6'4" (1.93m) – –	Head coach Chico Manabat Assistant coach(es) John Necessito Kenyon Chee Jesse Mapanao Anthony Urbano Legend (C) Team captain Injured

Notable players

• Keith Agovida

• Leonard "Bimbot" Anquilo

• Justin Arana (Won Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, All-Defensive Team and Mythical Five selection)

• Lee Boliver

• Andrian Celada (The first Arellano player to win an award in their NCAA stint earning two Mythical Five selections in seasons 85 and 86.)

• Gio Ciriacruz

• Isiah Ciriacruz

• Tylon Darjuan

• Orlando Daroya

• Gerald Espinosa

• Cade Flores (Won Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, All-Defensive Team and Mythical Five selection all in his only playing year)

• James Forrester (Skipped final three years of eligibility to play professionally)

• Dioncee Holts

• Jio Jalalon (Skipped final two years of eligibility to play professionally; Led the Chiefs to two finals appearances in 2014 and 2016.)

• Alfie Martinez

• Jordan Melaño

• John Pinto

• Jade Talampas

• Allen Virtudazo

Volleyball

The volleyball team of the team are already a powerhouse once it joined it 2009. Currently, the women's volleyball has 2 straight finals appearances (Season 89, and 90) which, in the 90th season, they became the champion. And 1 finals appearance in the men's tournament (Season 86). They are now listed as one of the greatest teams in Philippine Collegiate Volleyball.

Women's volleyball roster

NCAA Season 95

Arellano Lady Chiefs
No.	Name	Position
1	Adante, Kristine Claire	S
2	Diño, Charmina
3	Bello, Princess
4	Manuntag, Janice
5	Cuenca, Cherry Mae	L
7	Daisog, Alliah Grace	L
8	San Gregorio, Alyana Marie
9	Sasuman, Nicole Victoria
10	Paralejas, Donnalyn Mae	S
11	Batindaan, Dodee Risa Joy
13	Abay, Trina Marice
14	De Guzman, Pauline
15	Donato, Carla Amaina (c)	MB
19	Matawaran, Robbie Mae
	Padillon, Marianne Lei Angelique (r)
	Pecaña, Lorraine (r)
	Roberto Javier	HC

• Head coach: Roberto "Obet" Javier
• Assistant coach: Richard Estacio

NCAA Season 91

• Head coach: Roberto "Obet" Javier

Men's volleyball roster

NCAA Season 93

• Head coach: Sherwin Meneses
• Assistant coach: Bryan Vitug

Juniors' volleyball roster

Beach volleyball

NCAA Season 93

Women's

• Princess O. Bello
• Sarah Princess T. Verutiao
• Glydel Anne Liu

Men's

• Christian B. Dela Paz
• Demy Freedom M. Lapuz
• Joshua C. Esguerra

Juniors

• Jesus Valdez
• Adrian Villados
• Zachary Dablo (reserve)

Notable players

Women's Division

• NCAA Season 93 champions

• NCAA Season 92 champions

• NCAA Season 90 champions
• Jovielyn Grace Prado

- NCAA Season 92 2nd Best Outside Spiker and Finals' MVP

- NCAA Season 93 1st Best Outside Spiker

• Rhea Marist Ramirez

- NCAA Season 91 Best Setter

- 2017 PVL Collegiate Conference Best Setter

• Regine Anne Arocha

- NCAA Season 93 Best Opposite Spiker and Finals' MVP

- 2017 PVL Collegiate Conference 2nd Best Outside Spiker

• Necole Ebuen

- NCAA Season 93 Rookie of the Year

• Christine Joy Rosario

- NCAA Season 91 Best Spiker

• Diane Ticar
• Angelica Legacion
• Elaine Sagun
• Danna Henson
• Shirley Salamagos
• Menchie Tubiera

Men's Division

• John Joseph Cabillan

- NCAA Season 92 2nd Best Outside Spiker

• Kevin Liberato

- NCAA Season 92 1st Best Middle Blocker

- NCAA Season 93 1st Best Middle Blocker

• Christian Dela Paz

- NCAA Season 93 2nd Best Outside Spiker

• Carlo Lozada

Juniors' Division

• NCAA Season 93 beach volleyball champions

- Adrian Villados Jesus Valdez Zachary Dablo

• Adrian Villados

- NCAA Season 93 beach volleyball MVP

• Gideon James Guadalupe

- NCAA Season 93 2nd Best Middle Blocker

Chess

The chess team of Arellano University has bagged two straight championships, being one of the top contenders in the area of this sport.

Head Coach: Rudy Ibañez

Taekwondo

Head Coach: Carlos Padilla

References

1. "Arellano Chiefs clinch NCRAA crown". The Manila Times. October 20, 2009. Retrieved December 26, 2009.
2. "Chiefs beat Doves 61-60 to bag NCRAA caging title". GMA News and Public Affairs. October 20, 2009. Retrieved December 26, 2009.
3. NCRAA: Arellano Baby Chiefs keep junior caging title, GMANews.tv
4. NCRAA: Universal College dethrones champ Arellano, GMANews.tv
5. NCAA-bound Arellano stamps class in Fr. Martin caging, GMANews.tv
6. "NCAA to announce new team before year ends". GMANews.tv. October 16, 2008. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
7. Atencio, Peter (January 2, 2009). "NCAA prunes down choices to 3". Manila Standard Today. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
8. "NCAA suspends admission of new members for 2009". GMANews.tv. February 3, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
9. Legaspi, Perry (June 3, 2009). "Guest teams given chance to vie for NCAA titles". GMANews.tv. Retrieved June 6, 2009.
10. "Mendoza's MVP-like performance lifts Generals to triumph". GMANews.tv. October 5, 2009. Retrieved December 26, 2009.
11. "Carpet bombing: JRU gunners sweep NCAA MVP awards". GMANews.tv. October 20, 2009. Retrieved December 26, 2009.
12. "Arellano Chiefs Beat JRU Heavy Bombers in NCAA Season 87 Basketball Game". GMANews.tv. July 6, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
13. Micaller, Bea (March 19, 2022). "Arellano Chiefs: Former Flaming Arrows find their mark | NCAA Philippines". NCAA. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
14. ^ Escarlote, Mark (December 27, 2017). "LOOK: NCAA Season 93 team rosters". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
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18. Escarlote, Mark (February 14, 2017). "Lady Chiefs back on the throne in sweep of Lady Stags". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
19. Escarlote, Mark (February 10, 2017). "Soltones bags third straight NCAA Season MVP award". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
20. ^ Escarlote, Mark (October 14, 2017). "Santiago named PVL Collegiate Conference MVP". ABS-CBN Sports. Archived from the original on January 31, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2017.

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