MANAGUA, Nicaragua, November 23, 2025.– Puerto Rico´s libero Adrián Figueroa was selected as the Most Valuable Player of the second edition of the NORCECA U17 Boys’ Continental Championship after leading his team to its second consecutive title. He also earned the awards for Best Libero, Best Digger and Best Receiver.
Figueroa played a decisive role in Puerto Rico’s championship run thanks to his outstanding defensive performance, highlighted by memorable matches against Mexico in the semifinals and Cuba in the final.
Mexico claimed three individual honors: Francisco Merino as Best Scorer and First Best Spiker, and Leonardo Cruz as Best Setter.
For Cuba, Víctor Contreras was recognized as Second Best Spiker and Reinaldo Márquez as Best Server.
The United States placed two players on the All-Star Team: Franklin Vincent as First Best Blocker and Noah Mbaitoloum as Best Opposite.
Braulio Alvarado of Costa Rica received the award for Second Best Blocker.
Most Valuable Player Adrián Figueroa said: “These recognitions represent the work of everyone; this is a team effort, not something individual. Thank God I was able to earn these awards while helping the team. They mean a lot to me and to my athletic career. For me, these recognitions represent pride and sacrifice for all my hard work. I thank God for this opportunity to be the MVP and receive the other awards.”
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