The NCAA volleyball tournament for women's division began in 1975. The Letran Lady Knights was formed in 1977 with only seven players, mentored by Herminio "Boggs" Rivera. On that same year, they have captured their very first NCAA title.[1] The team was called as the "Magnificent Seven" because the team debuted and have won the competition with only seven players.[1] The Lady Knights then added eight more players[2] and later captured four more consecutive titles in 1978 to 1981, then another one in 1985.
In 1997 and 1998, the Lady Knights captured their sixth and seventh titles.[3] The team was bannered by two siblings, Michelle Carolino and Marietta "Mayeth" Carolino, and coached by Nestor "Nes" Pamilar. The Carolino sisters would make a name in Shakey's V-League[4] and the Philippine national team.[5][6]
In 2011, the team would make their first Finals appearance since taking the title in 1998. But this would result in a heartbreak as they were beaten by the UPHSD Lady Altas. The team was bannered by Melissa Cu and Marinelle Carolino, younger sister of Michelle and Mayeth.
In 2023, Letran officials hired alumnus and former Petro Gazz Angels head coach Oliver Almadro.[7] Almadro steered the Lady Knights to back-to-back Finals appearances.
In 2025, Finnish volleyball club Oriveden Ponnistus assistant coach Aleksi Lähteenmäki replaced Oliver Almadro as the new head coach of the Lady Knights.[8] Later on, Letran alumnus Mayeth Carolino was named head coach of the Lady Knights, while Lähteenmäki was assigned assistant coach and team consultant.[9] The team would again bagged the NCAA title after 27 years after beating their Season 99 and Season 100 tormentors, the CSB Lady Blazers.[10] Team captain Lara Mae Silva bagged the Best Libero honor, while was Judiel Nitura was named the Best Opposite Hitter and Finals MVP.[11]
Letran Lady Knights–2011-12 NCAA Season 87 runners-up
Gena Keeisha Andaya ∙ Patricia Anne Belleza ∙ Marinelle Jane Carolino ∙ Melissa Mae Cu ∙ Sarah Jane Espelita ∙ Rose Valerie Guevarra ∙ France Lauren Lopez ∙ Queenie Mondejar ∙ Monique Pablo ∙ Angelica Santos ∙ Justyne Mae Tadeo ∙ Lallane Villarin ∙ Jamaika Villas
Head coach: Bryan Esquibel
Letran Lady Knights–2012-13 NCAA Season 88 roster
Patricia Anne Belleza ∙ Jan Juno Carreon ∙ Melissa Mae Cu ∙ Sarah Jane Espelita ∙ Yvette Forto ∙ Honey Kris Laserna ∙ Mikaela Lopez ∙ Cynthia Molina ∙ Queennie Mondejar ∙ Monique Joy Pablo ∙ Justyne Mae Tadeo ∙ Jamaika Rikka Villas
Head coach: Bryan Esquibel
Letran Lady Knights–2017-18 NCAA Season 93 roster
Elizza Abitan ∙ Julia Angeles ∙ Entezar Bangcola ∙ Kathleen Barrinuevo ∙ Jan Juno Carreon ∙ Mariel Larioque ∙ Honey Kris Laserna ∙ Mikaela Lopez ∙ Miracle Mhae Mendoza ∙ Jaymeleene Parin ∙ Marie Charlmagne Simborio ∙ Glayssa Torres
Head coach: Michael Inoferio
Letran Lady Knights–2019-20 NCAA Season 95 roster
Julia Angeles ∙ Julienne Rose Castro ∙ Chamberlaine Cuñada ∙ Kathleen Dela Cruz ∙ Daisy Melendres ∙ Kristine Joy Miranda ∙ Khryss Anne Monteagudo ∙ Edna Ann Musngi ∙ Dane Iam Ohya ∙ Erica Mae Santos ∙ Marie Charlmagne Simborio ∙ Rio Trina Soriano ∙ Lea Rizel Tapang ∙ Shereena Urmeneta
Head coach: Bryan Esquibel
Letran Lady Knights–2021-22 NCAA Season 97 roster
Angel Afgao ∙ Cristine Kate Calixto ∙ Julienne Rose Castro ∙ Chamberlaine Cuñada ∙ Kathleen Dela Cruz ∙ Royce Dela Cruz ∙ Natalie Marie Estreller ∙ Lastlie Jade Isar ∙ Angelique Ledesma ∙ Clarence Marcos ∙ Daisy Melendres ∙ Khryss Anne Monteagudo ∙ Edma Anne Musngi ∙ Alyssa Jeremay Santos ∙ Lara Mae Silva ∙ Lea Rizel Tapang ∙ Shereena Urmeneta
Head coach: Michael Inoferio
Letran Lady Knights–2022-23 NCAA Season 98 roster
Keiara Marie Almirante ∙ Julienne Rose Castro ∙ Chamberlaine Cuñada ∙ Kathleen Dela Cruz ∙ Trisha Dequilla ∙ Natalie Marie Estreller ∙ Lastlie Jade Isar ∙ Angelique Ledesma ∙ Daisy Melendres ∙ Edma Anne Musngi ∙ Marie Judiel Nitura ∙ Andre Roshe Relucio ∙ Alyssa Jeremay Santos ∙ Lara Mae Silva ∙ Lea Rizel Tapang ∙ Shereena Urmeneta
Head coach: Michael Inoferio
Letran Lady Knights–2023-24 NCAA Season 99 runners-up
Keiara Marie Almirante ∙ Cristine Kate Calixto ∙ Royce Dela Cruz ∙ Trisha Dequilla ∙ Natalie Marie Estreller ∙ Lastlie Jade Isar ∙ Angelique Ledesma ∙ Nizelle Aeriyen Martin ∙ Gia Marcel Maquilang ∙ Jogi Maquilang ∙ Daisy Melendres ∙ Marie Judiel Nitura ∙ Andre Roshe Relucio ∙ Alyssa Jeremay Santos ∙ Lara Mae Silva ∙ Lea Rizel Tapang ∙ Aziejay Andrea Yap
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