SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, September 28, 2025. – Nicaragua claimed the title of the Second Edition of the AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four Championship, held at the San Francisco de Dos Ríos Gymnasium, after winning its final match and waiting for the outcome of the last game of the day.
In the first match of the final day, Nicaragua swept El Salvador 3-0 (25-13, 25-20, 25-15). The Nicaraguans dominated with strong performances from Gilmary Smith (14 points) and Ericka Calero (13), along with the leadership of their setter, Lolette Rodríguez. El Salvador fought hard in the second set with contributions from Gabriela Funes (10 points) and Pamela Andrade, but their 19 unforced errors tipped the balance in Nicaragua’s favor.
Later, in a thrilling conclusion, Honduras defeated Costa Rica 3-2 (18-25, 26-24, 20-25, 28-26, 15-10), a result that ultimately handed the title to Nicaragua based on a superior set ratio. Costa Rica had controlled much of the match with the efforts of Tannia Carazo, Tatiana Sayles, and Victoria Rojas, but the Hondurans mounted a comeback led by Ana Gabriela Marcellin, the match’s top scorer with 31 points, and Sasha Kawas, who added 23.
The final podium was completed with Nicaragua as Champion, Costa Rica as Runner-up, and Honduras in third place, while El Salvador went winless.
The tournament’s standout performer was Lolette Rodríguez, who was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for her decisive contribution to Nicaragua’s championship.
Individual Awards
• Most Valuable Player MVP: Lolette Rodríguez (NCA)
• Best Server: María Alfaro (CRC)
• Best Receiver: María José Castro (CRC)
• Best Setter: Yuliana González (CRC)
• First Spiker: Tania Carazo (CRC)
• Second Spiker: Sasha Kawas (HON)
• First Middle Blocker: Ana Marcellin (HON)
• Second Middle Blocker: Lakisha Thompson (CRC)
• Best Opposite: Ana Victoria Rojas (CRC)
• Best Digger: Juny Aguilera (NCA)
• Best Libero: Andrea Zúñiga (HON)
• Best Scorer: Ana Marcellin (HON)
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