The Philippine Sportswriters’ Association (PSA) will crown Petron middle blocker Mika Reyes of La Salle as this year’s Miss Volleyball in place of three-time winner Alyssa Valdez of Ateneo.

The former De La Salle superstar secured her way to the coveted plum by helping La Salle win the UAAP title and as a vital cog in F2 Logistics’ Super Liga title run.

Aside from being the face of PSL, Reyes was also included in the “Magnificent 7” who played for the country in the prestigious 2016 FIVB World Women’s Club Championship last year.

After two conferences with the Ramil De Jesus-mentored F2 Logistics, Reyes parted ways with her longtime La Salle teammates to test a new niche with the Tri-Activ Spikers.

She will join UST star Cherry Rondina, FEU’s Bernadeth Pons and multi-awarded opposite spiker Aiza Maizo in Petron’s attempt to bring back its dominance in the semi-pro league.

Olympic silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz will take home the prestigious Athlete of the Year award after ending the country’s medal drought in Rio.

Three-time PBA MVP Junemar Fajardo is Mr. Basketball, while Asia’s first chess Grandmaster Eugene Torre will be awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. (Alex Cerado)