SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, February 6, 2025. – While the Cangrejeras de Santurce secured their third victory of the season in the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum—their second consecutive win—the Criollas de Caguas defeated the Atenienses de Manatí for the second time this season at the Roger Mendoza Coliseum, claiming sole possession of first place in the standings.
The Cangrejeras swept the Changas de Naranjito 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-23), led by Helena Grozer with 18 points (13 attacks, 5 blocks). Andrea Rangel, Gina Prososki, and Neira Ortiz contributed 15, 13, and 12 points, respectively.
For Naranjito, Génesis Collazo and Adanna Rollins topped with 11 points each.
Santurce outperformed Naranjito in attacks (48-31), digs (77-72), and receptions (42-34). Meanwhile, Naranjito led in aces (5-2) and assists (26-13). Both teams recorded 11 successful blocks.
With the three points from this win, Santurce improved to a 3-3 record with 9 total points, securing third place in the standings.
Naranjito failed to add points and now sits in fourth place with a 2-5 record and 6 total points.
The series between the two teams is now tied at one win apiece.
Caguas Remains in the Lead
The Criollas de Caguas defended their home court at the Roger Mendoza Coliseum, defeating the Atenienses de Manatí for the second time this season in four sets.
The scores were 25-9, 25-22, 23-25, and 26-24. After a dominant first set in which Caguas played flawlessly at the net and on defense, the remaining sets were highly intense and nerve-wracking.
In the first set, Caguas recorded 5 blocks and 25 digs.
In the second set, Manatí failed to hold onto an 18-14 lead, allowing Caguas to rally with an 8-4 run that tied the set at 22, thanks to effective sliding attacks from Diana Reyes. The Criollas’ surge continued as Reyes blocked Chareika Carrión for the 23rd point, Dariana Hollingsworth of Manatí committed an attacking error, and Stephanie Enright sealed the set with an ace.
Manatí fought back, withstanding a late push from Caguas to win the third set and extend the match.
In the fourth set, the Atenienses were unable to hold onto leads of 23-20 and 24-23, eventually falling in extra points. Paulina Pérez secured the victory for Caguas with consecutive plays—first blocking Carrión and then scoring off Manatí’s block.
Caguas’ top scorers were Stephanie Enright (17 points), Kristin Lux (14), and Sofía Victoriá (13).
For Manatí, which played without Karla Santos, Dariana Hollingsworth led with 24 points, followed by Chareika Carrión with 12 and Tristin Savage with 11.
Caguas outperformed Manatí in attacks (56-50), blocks (15-12), aces (3-2), and digs (86-80). Manatí had the edge in receptions (42-20) and assists (22-17).
With this win, Caguas improved to a 6-1 record with 18 points, while Manatí remains in second place with a 5-2 record and 15 total points.
Upcoming LVSF Matches (Friday):
Santurce visits Juncos at 8:30 PM
Guaynabo visits Manatí at 8:30 PM
Naranjito visits Caguas at 8:00 PM
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