MANAGUA, Nicaragua, December 15, 2024. – On the fifth and final day of competition, Costa Rica defeated Nicaragua 3-1 (25-15, 21-25, 25-15, 26-24) to claim the title as undefeated champions in the inaugural Central American “Invitational” U15 Girls’ Volleyball Championship, held at the Volleyball Gymnasium of the Nicaraguan Sports Institute (IND).
Costa Rica finished the event with a perfect 5-0 record, Belize secured second place with a 4-1 record, and El Salvador took third place with a 3-2 record.
Guatemala finished in fourth place with a 1-4 record, while Honduras closed the competition in fifth place without any victories in five matches.
In other matches played on the final day, Belize defeated Guatemala 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-20) and El Salvador 3-0 (25-15, 25-23, 25-12).
During the awards ceremony, the following individual recognitions were presented:
Sofía Quesada of Costa Rica, MVP and Second Best Spiker
Kelliany Rodriguez of Costa Rica, Best Setter
Emaun Marin of Belice, First Best Spiker and Best Scorer
Charlotte Martínez of Costa Rica, First Best Blocker
Gabriela Salter of Nicaragua, Second Best Blocker
Adriana Vargas of El Salvador, Best Opposite
Kimberly Silva of Nicaragua, Best Digger and Best Libero
Jamielee Espejo of Belice, Best Service and Best Receiver