CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 20, 2025.– José Pablo Pérez of Guatemala was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the VII AFECAVOL U23 Men’s Central American Championship after leading his team to the title.
Pérez guided Guatemala to their sixth championship in this category, finishing as the top scorer with 22 points in the final against Nicaragua.
José Pablo became a nightmare for the opposing block with 20 attack points, supported by Jerry Durán, who was named Second Best Spiker, while Adolfo Rivas took home the award for Best Setter of the tournament.
Costa Rica, who claimed third place, earned four individual awards: Stanley Grant as First Best Spiker and Top Scorer, Jeremy Vanega as First Best Blocker, and Yulius Brown as Best Server.
Osmar Peralta of Nicaragua was recognized as Best Receiver, Best Digger, and Best Libero, while Kaelen Ingram of Belize was named Best Opposite and Lucas Espíndola of El Salvador received the Second Best Blocker award.
Individual Awards
Most Valuable Player José Pablo Pérez GUA
1st Best Spiker Stanley Grant CRC
2nd Best Spiker Jerry Durán GUA
Best Receiver Osmar Peralta NCA
Best Digger Osmar Peralta NCA
Best Libero Osmar Peralta NCA
Best Scorer Stanley Grant CRC
Best Service Yulius Brown CRC
Best Setter Adolfo Rivas GUA
Best Opposite Kaelen Ingram BIZ
1st Best Blocker Jeremy Vanega CRC
2nd Best Blocker Lucas Espíndola ESA
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