Calgary, Canada, Aug. 05, 2025: USA swept Chile 3-0 (25-15, 25-14, 25-15) today at the 2025 NORCECA U21 Men’s Pan American Cup at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre near Calgary, Alberta.
It was the opening match for both teams in the six-team tournament.
USA led in attack points (33-23) and dominated in blocking (12-1) and aces (10-1). USA made one less error than Chile (20-19).
Outside hitter Sebastiano Sani of the U.S. led scoring with 12 points ( 6 kills, 4 blocks and 2 aces). Joaquin Alejandro Valjalo and Felipe Emilio Rodríguez led Team Chile with 8 points each.
USA Head Coach John Hawks remarked: “I felt happy we got everybody in this match… We were efficient in serving; attacking we were smooth – we misfired on a couple of plays, which was some miscommunication. Overall, it was a really nice way to start and I’m proud of the guys. I’m looking forward to seeing how we progress as we go forward. These guys have fun together and they are in it for each other, which is pretty nice.”
The six-team tournament continues through to August 10.
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