AC Miner

AC Miner
Personal information
Full nameAlexis Ciarra Lopez Miner
NicknameAC
NationalityPhilippines
Born (2003-01-27) January 27, 2003 (age 23)
Angono, Rizal, Philippines
College / UniversityAteneo
Volleyball information
PositionMiddle blocker
Current clubZus Coffee Thunderbelles
Number15
Career
YearsTeams
2025–presentZus Coffee Thunderbelles

Alexis Ciarra Lopez Miner (born January 27, 2003) is a Filipino professional volleyball player who plays for the Zus Coffee Thunderbelles of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).

Early life and education

Alexis Ciarra Miner was born on January 27, 2003, in Angono, Rizal. Her parents are Clifford Miner and Arnie Lopez. She studied at the Far Eastern University Diliman for her high school studies and later at the Ateneo de Manila University for her tertiary studies.

Career

High School

Miner played for the FEU–D Baby Tamaraws team.

Collegiate

Miner played for the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). Usually fielded as a middle blocker, Miner also adopted the role as an opposite hitter in Season 87.

Club

Miner entered the 2025 draft of the Premier Volleyball League and listed herself as a middle blocker. Miner was the fifth-overall pick and was selected by the Zus Coffee Thunderbelles.

The team reached the finals of the 2025 Reinforced Conference ending as runners-up to eventual champions Petro Gazz Angels. Miner was named Rookie of the Conference for the tournament. Miner was unable to play in the 2026 All-Filipino Conference due to a shin injury. She returned at the 2026 PVL on Tour in July and began transitioning back to the opposite hitter role.

References

  1. ↑ "Alexis Miner - Players". Premier Volleyball League. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Alexis Ciarra Miner - Players' Database". FIVB. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  3. ↑ "AC Miner ibinalik bangis ng Blue Eagles" [AC Miner rejuvenates the vigor of the Blue Eagles]. Abante (in Filipino). March 15, 2025. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  4. ↑ Ballecer, R.J. (July 30, 2025). "AC Miner Draws Inspiration From Family in PVL On Tour". The Game. One Mega Group Inc. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  5. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (June 8, 2025). "PVL Draft: AC Miner's dad makes sure not to miss daughter's special day". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  6. 1 2 Valencia, Justin (May 26, 2022). "AC Miner still finding FEU-D form in Ateneo". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  7. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (November 19, 2025). "AC Miner runs into longtime teammate on the way to key win". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  8. 1 2 Agcaoili, Lance (May 30, 2025). "PVL: AC Miner banking on improved confidence as she joins Draft". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  9. 1 2 "AC Miner, Lyann de Guzman leapt to the PVL early. Did it pay off?". Sports Interactive Network Philippines (in English and Filipino). November 18, 2025. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  10. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (December 1, 2025). "PVL: AC Miner vows to live up to unexpected top rookie honor". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  11. ↑ Dannug, Jonash (December 1, 2025). "AC Miner yearns for more after stellar first year with ZUS Coffee". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  12. ↑ Dannug, Jonash (July 20, 2026). "AC Miner welcomes position switch, eyes bigger role for ZUS Coffee". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved July 20, 2026.