JRU Heavy Bombers

The JRU Heavy Bombers (also as José Rizal University Heavy Bombers) are the National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball team of the Jose Rizal University.

JRU Heavy Bombers
Logo of JRU Heavy Bombers
SchoolJosé Rizal University
LeagueNCAA
Joined1927
LocationShaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong
Team colors  Blue and   Gold
Women's teamLady Bombers
Juniors' teamLight Bombers
Seniors' general championships
Juniors' general championships

The other senior varsity teams may also be referred to as the Heavy Bombers. The juniors team are the JRU Light Bombers.

And also became current team in the PBA Developmental League.

Name

The José Rizal University got its moniker from the abundance of World War II vintage bombs in their campus. The JRU campus, like many others, was turned into a garrison by the Japanese army. This led to many vintage bombs mined beneath the campus, which led to the heavy bombers moniker. The Seniors (collegiate) team adopted the Heavy Bomber, while the Juniors (high school) team adopted the Amazing Light Bombers.

Scoring record
  • Points - Keith Agovida 82 Points
  • Assists - Cris Angelo Espinosa 21 Assists
  • Rebounds - Joel Finuliar 14 Rebounds
  • Steals - Cris Angelo Espinosa 16 Steals

On October 5, 2003, high school basketball player Cris Angelo Espinosa made an all-time record of 21 assists and 16 steals against San Beda Red Cubs making an All-Time Record in NCAA Junior's Division (a record almost beaten by a san Sebastian staglet in Season 92).

On September 5, 2008, high school basketball player Keith Agovida scored 82 points to break the scoring record held by Erwin Bolabola by the Letran Squires in a 127-49 trashing of Malayan Science.[1][2]

Basketball
Main article: JRU Heavy Bombers basketball

NCAA Season 78 seniors' roster
JRU Heavy Bombers roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Height Year High School
4 Philippines Astilla, Kristian James P. – Rookie Christian Values School-Bacoor
PG 5 Philippines Pontejos, John Paolo B. – 3rd Colegio San Agustin
PG 6 Philippines Lasquety, Gio Nicolo E. – 3rd OLFU HS
G 8 Philippines Andrada, Mark Anthony M. – Rookie Bonifacio Javier Elem. School BLES
C 9 Ghana Poutouochi, Abdouladif 6'10" (2.08m) Rookie –
C 10 Ghana Abdulwahab, Abdulrazak 6'8" (2.03m) 2nd St. Peter's Secondary School
11 Philippines Aurin, Kim Cyril J. – Rookie –
F 12 Philippines Balagtas, Marco Paulo M. – 3rd MHDPNHS
F 13 Philippines De La Paz, Cris Jordan C. 6'1" (1.85m) 5th JRU HS
PG 14 Philippines Teodoro, Bernabe M. – 2nd OLFU HS
F/C 15 Philippines Grospe, John Ervin P. – 3rd –
G 17 Philippines Dela Virgen, Mark Justine O. – Rookie JRU HS
18 Philippines David, Richard John M. – Rookie Arellano HS
99 Philippines Estrella, Darius Duane B. – Rookie JRU HS
13 Philippines Perez, Macky 6'0" (1.83m) Rookie Maria Clara High School
Head coach
  • Philippines Jose Luis Gonzales III
Assistant coach(es)
  • Eddie Laure
  • Eric Dela Cuesta
  • Nixon Ramos
  • Vic Lazaro
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured Injured

Volleyball

Women's volleyball roster
NCAA Season 93 [3]
JRU Lady Bombers
No. Name Position
1RIVERA, Marcy GraceSetter
2HUIT, Victoria KateLibero
3BAUTISTA, Aubry MayMiddle Blocker
7BONDOC, Angela NicoleOpposite Spiker
8MACARAYA, AnnieLibero
9EBUENGA, Christine KassandraMiddle Blocker
10BATALON, Charry BeaOpen Spiker
11ALVAREZ, Maria Shola May (c)Open Spiker
12JAVIER, Alecsandra AnneSetter
14VERSOZA, Dolly GraceOpen Spiker
15MONTOJO, Karen CayOpposite Spiker
17SIBANGAN, Annie PaulaOpposite Spiker
18BODIONGAN, AngelieOpen Spiker
  • Head coach: Mia Tioseco
  • Assistant coach: Johnson Bariso[4]

Men's volleyball roster
NCAA Season 93 [3]
JRU Heavy Bombers
No. Name Position
1CRUZ, Angelo D.
2SALAZAR, Hernan T.Middle Blocker
3FRANCISCO, Raymark N.
4RABAJA, Patrick Pierre B. (c)Middle Blocker
5FERWELO, Jethro C.
6SORIANO, Dan Albert
7LAHAYLAHAY, Wenjo Froy G.
8SULIVAS, Patrick John L.
9MECALLER, John Cairo D.
10DEFENSOR, Melvyn B.Libero
11CEBEREO, Wilbert N.Setter
12DAMPITAN, Ronaldo Jr. D.Outside Spiker
15FLOR, John Michael V.Libero
  • Head Coach: Ryan Joseph dela Paz
  • Assistant coach: Peter Enanod[5]

Beach volleyball
NCAA Season 93

Women's

  • Maria Shola May Luna Alvarez
  • Mercy Grace Rivera
  • Dolly Grace Versoza

Men's

  • John Michael V. Flor
  • Wenjo Froy G. Lahaylahay

Juniors

  • Cyril John Balasbas
  • John Bert Macabebe
  • Adriane Santos

Notable players
  • Maria Shola May Luna Alvarez
- NCAA Season 91 Best Server
- NCAA Season 93 Most Valuable Player[6]
  • Karen Joy Montojo
- NCAA Season 92 Best Opposite Spiker
  • Dolly Grace Verzosa
- NCAA Season 93 2nd Best Outside Spiker[6]


History

The last time JRU won a Championship was way back 1972 led by brothers Philip & David Cezar, Edgardo Carvajal, Olimpio Santos Jr., Cris Calilan, Rafael Lopez, William Canopio, Jimmy Santos, Carlo Magno Yabut, Melchor Rabadon, Jesus Avila, Renan Pablo, Jesus Ortiz, Minervino Reyes and Jesus Sta. Maria. Coach by Francisco "kiko" Calilan

References
  1. abs-cbnnews.com, NCAA player scores 82, sets RP basketball scoring record
  2. sports.inquirer.net, JRU cager Agovida scores NCAA record of 82 points Archived September 6, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  3. Escarlote, Mark (December 27, 2017). "LOOK: NCAA Season 93 team rosters". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  4. Escarlote, Mark (January 5, 2018). "#NCAASeason93 volleyball (W): San Beda def. JRU". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  5. Escarlote, Mark (January 5, 2018). "#NCAASeason93 volleyball (M): San Beda def. JRU". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  6. Escarlote, Mark (February 14, 2018). "Queen Bomber Alvarez seals swan song with MVP award". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
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