ST JOHN, Antigua and Barbuda, September 26, 2025.- Bermuda delivered a strong performance in the opening match of the 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4, defeating Grenada 3-0 (20-14, 25-10, 25-15) at the YMCA in St. John’s. The tournament runs from September 26 to 28 and features the top female teams in the Eastern Caribbean.
In a thrilling contest, Bermuda showcased their dominance, particularly in attack points, where they outscored Grenada 73 to 53. Despite Grenada’s efforts, including a notable performance in blocking with a 16-12 advantage, they struggled to maintain pressure throughout the match.
Amber Simmons, Bermuda’s standout middle blocker, was instrumental in the victory, scoring a match-high 14 points, which included 7 kills and 5 blocks. Teammate Megan Hands contributed significantly as well, adding 11 points to the scoreboard.
Grenada’s outside hitter, Xenia Collins, led her team with 3 points, but it was not enough to change the outcome of the match.
Looking ahead, Bermuda will face Antigua in their next match, while Grenada will go up against Saint Lucia.
Team captain Bermuda, Sharri Weldon and coach Rick Bevis both expressed the excitement on this first win at the tournament. Sharri: “This win sets the tone for the rest of the tournament” while coach Rick said, “We will keep focusing on what the team does well and work on our side of the net”.
Team captain Grenada, Jahmirah Beadle: “I felt that we played ok but could have done better. We have been playing very good in Grenada ahead of this tournament and our strategy ahead of our other games is to work on our passes”.
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