LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 1, 2025. – USA middle blocker Ifennamaka Cos-Okpalla was named Most Valuable Player of the 2025 Women’s U23 Pan American Cup, held from July 27 to August 1 at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato, where the United States claimed the gold medal undefeated in their first-ever appearance at the event.
Cos-Okpalla’s dominance at the net also earned her First Best Blocker, highlighting a historic performance as Team USA swept through the competition with a perfect 5-0 record.
Her teammate Emily Kilka earned a triple crown, taking home Best Libero, Best Digger and Best Receiver awards.
For Canada, winners of the silver medal, Raya Surinx was honored as Second Best Spiker and Isabella Noble as Best Setter.
Host nation Mexico, bronze medalists, celebrated Aime Topete as First Best Spiker and Best Scorer and Aitana Rettke as Best Server.
Cuba’s Lianet Garcia claimed Second Best Blocker, while Costa Rica’s Ivanny Blackwood was named Best Opposite.
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