LA HABANA, Cuba, June 10, 2023.- Alejandro Miguel González, of Cuba’s team, new champion of the U21 Men’ s Norceca Pan American Cup was named the Most Valuable Player and the best opposite hitter.
Also, from the host team were included in the honor roll José Ramón Gómez, second spiker; Alexis Wilson and Jakdiel Cotreras, best blockers in that order, and Yonni Iglesias, the most outstanding setter.
Jacob Sargent, of Canada, bronze medal, took the first spiker award, Puerto Rico’s Fernand Albaladejo, best receiver, and Alex Meléndez, best server, and Dominicans Ronny Molina the best scorer and Angelkis Mesa, the distinguished digger and libero.
Cuba led the standings undefeated with five victories, joined by the United States with a record of 4 wins and 2 losses, and Canada (4-1). Followed by Puerto Rico (3-2), Nicaragua (3-3), Dominican Republic (3-3), Guatemala (1-4) and Haiti (0-5).