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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, May 4, 2025.- The Criollas de Caguas were crowned champions of Puerto Rico’s Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) this Sunday, dethroning the defending champions, the Cangrejeras de Santurce, in Game 6 of the KIA Finals Series held at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan.

Caguas sealed the title with a 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 25-13, 25-21) victory, clinching the series four games to two and securing the 15th championship in franchise history.

With the match tied at one set apiece, the Criollas tightened their net defense and pulled ahead, reaching the second technical timeout with a 15-7 lead following an attack by Temi Thomas Ailara off Santurce’s block. They then extended the lead to 16-7 after a hitting error by Helena Grozer into the antenna.

Santurce never recovered. Caguas reached set point at 24-13 after a hitting error by the Cangrejeras and closed the set on the next play due to a double contact by setter Mynelis Rivera.

In the fourth and final set, Caguas led at both technical timeouts, narrowly at 8-7 in the first, and 16-13 in the second, helped by a hitting error from Andrea Rangel.

Santurce tied it to 18 with a spike from Rangel, but the Criollas held firm. Kristin Lux kept the pressure on from the service line and closed out the match, and the championship, with back-to-back aces.

Lux scored 30 points (26 kills, 1 block, and 3 aces) and was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Finals Series. Temi Thomas and Kath Bell added 16 and 15 points, respectively.

For Santurce, Andrea Rangel led with 25 points, followed by Kara McGhee with 15 and Helena Grozer with 12.

In overall stats, Caguas outperformed Santurce in attacks (62-57), blocks (9-3), and aces (7-1). However, Santurce led in digs (96-91), receptions (41-38), and assists (21-16).

The Cangrejeras were without their captain, Debora Seilhamer, who was absent due to a medical emergency.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, May 4, 2025.- What should have been a vibrant and emotional celebration for the Criollas de Caguas and their fans, after winning the KIA Finals Series of the LVSF, was marred by an unexpected incident that sparked outrage and concern.

As the team and its supporters celebrated their championship, secured in four sets over the Cangrejeras de Santurce, the lights at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum were abruptly turned off, disrupting the award ceremony and jeopardizing the safety of those in attendance.

Dr. César Trabanco, president of the Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation, addressed the situation, emphasizing that beyond the interruption of the trophy presentation, his main concern was the safety of everyone present, especially children and the elderly, who were suddenly exposed to a potentially hazardous situation due to the sudden loss of lighting.
“This isn’t just about a disrupted event, it’s about an act that put the well-being of those there to celebrate at risk. Safety must be the top priority at any sporting venue, and incidents like this should never happen under any circumstances,” Trabanco stated, visibly concerned.

The sound system also went out, affecting the Cangrejeras de Santurce, who were waiting to receive their runner-up trophy.

While the exact cause of the blackout remains unclear, reports confirmed there were no electrical failures in the area that could justify the interruption. This makes the incident even more troubling, as it is not considered an isolated case. A similar situation occurred during the 2023 finals held at the same venue, in a series against Corozal.

The continued lack of corrective measures to ensure uninterrupted award ceremonies leaves a poor impression and raises doubts about commitment to safety and respect for the sport.

Additionally, the live broadcast of the match on the digital platform Island Hub, used by the Cangrejeras’ management to stream games online via a pay-per-view model, was interrupted multiple times during the match. Paying fans voiced their frustration, as they invested in the service and were unable to watch the end of the game.

A night that was meant to honor the effort and talent of the Criollas ended on a sour note.

The Federation, teams, and fans all deserve celebrations that are carried out with respect and safety, upholding the spirit of the sport and its positive impact on the community.

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, April 2, 2025. – The defending champions, Cangrejeras de Santurce, kept their title hopes alive on Friday night by sweeping the Criollas de Caguas (25-18, 25-21, 25-21) in the KIA Finals Series of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF).

Coming into the match down 1-3 in the series and having lost the previous three matches in straight sets, Santurce faced a packed Roger Mendoza court ready to witness a championship celebration.

Up two sets, the Cangrejeras maintained their rhythm and took a 16-14 lead in the third set thanks to a successful attack by Andrea Rangel from zone two, going off Stephanie Enright’s block. Later, Rangel delivered an ace followed by a back-row attack from Tamara Otene to extend the lead to 19-15. Caguas struggled to recover.

Santurce reached set point at 24-20 with a block on Enright, and it was Otene who sealed the victory with a clean attack from zone two.

After the match, Cangrejeras setter Andrea Fuentes praised her team’s character, saying they overcame the 1-3 series deficit with determination: “Coming here tonight, to a court ready to celebrate, and being able to win in straight sets shows how much character we have,” said the young setter from Caguas.

Fuentes highlighted team unity and mental composure as key factors in the win. She also stated that she feels no internal conflict playing against Caguas, explaining that at this stage of her career, she prepares to face any opponent with the same mindset.

Meanwhile, Criollas middle blocker Diana Reyes acknowledged her team’s struggles at the net and with passing but emphasized that the series is not over yet: “Now we just need to go to practice tomorrow (Saturday), focus on what went wrong, fix it, and head into Sunday ready,” she concluded.

Offensively, Andrea Rangel led Santurce with 22 points (14 attacks, 3 blocks, and 5 aces). Tamara Otene added 15, Kara McGhee scored 14, and Helena Grozer chipped in with 11 points.

No player from Caguas reached double digits; Kath Bell was their top scorer with 9 points.

The Cangrejeras dominated in all facets of the game; 47-34 in attacks, 12-3 in blocks, 7-4 in aces, 54-51 in digs, 43-34 in passes, and 18-10 in assists.

The series now returns to the Roberto Clemente Coliseum, home of the Cangrejeras, for Game 6, scheduled for Sunday at 6:12 p.m.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 30, 2025.- The Criollas de Caguas earned their third victory over the Cangrejeras de Santurce, moving just one win away (3-1) from claiming the Kia Final Series title of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) of Puerto Rico.

Caguas won in straight sets, 3-0 (27-25, 25-18, 26-24).

With the visitors up two sets, both teams split the technical timeouts in the third set. Santurce led the first one 8-7, with Neira Ortiz performing effectively through the middle. Caguas took the second technical timeout at 16-15 thanks to an attacking error by Helena Grozer, whose hit from zone four got caught in the net.

Attacking from zone four, Santurce’s Andrea Rangel committed an error that gave the Criollas a three-point lead (18-15). Santurce responded with pressure, showing strong net play and defense. After trailing 21-24, they rallied with three consecutive points to tie the set and force extra points. However, their surge wasn’t enough to extend the match.

The Criollas earned set point at 25-24 when Sofía Victoria broke through the Cangrejeras’ block. On the next play, Temi Thomas Ailara sealed the win for Caguas with an attack from zone four.

Following the victory, Criollas libero Okiana Valle De Jesús said:

“This series isn’t over yet; we have to come out and play again on Friday. That’s our focus. It’s not over until the final point is played and the whistle blows.”

She revealed that Caguas’ key to success, winning nine straight sets so far, has been staying focused on the present:

“We’re not thinking about the future or the championship. We’re going game by game, point by point, trying to do our best and make adjustments in the moment to win the first set, then the second, and the third, and ultimately the match. Most of all, we hope to close the series in Caguas and enjoy it,” she concluded.

The top scorers for Caguas were Kath Bell with 18 points, followed by Temi Thomas Ailara with 15, and Kristin Lux with 11.

For Santurce, Tamara Otene led with 15 points, followed by Neira Ortiz with 12, and Kara McGhee with 10.

The series returns to Caguas this Friday at the Roger Mendoza Coliseum at 8:00 p.m.

Las Cangrejeras de Santurce are the defending champions.

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, April 27, 2025.- The Criollas de Caguas defeated the defending champions, the Cangrejeras de Santurce, 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-23) in the third match of the KIA Final Series of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF).

With a two-set lead, the Criollas opened the third set with a 4-0 run, including two service aces. Two consecutive attacks by Temi Thomas-Ailara, one from zone four to zone four, and another to zone one, gave the Criollas the first technical timeout with an 8-4 lead. They also reached the second technical timeout with the same four-point advantage, 16-12, thanks to an attack error by Helena Grozer of the Cangrejeras.

A kill by Diana Reyes pushed Caguas ahead by five points (18-13), prompting Santurce’s coach Pascual Saurin to call his second timeout of the set.

A surge from Santurce closed the gap (19-20) and later (23-24), but their hopes ended there, under the guidance of Spaniard Pascual Saurin and Puerto Rican Javier Gaspar.

Kristin Lux attacked from zone four, breaking through the Cangrejeras’ block to seal the victory and give Caguas a 2-1 lead in the series.

The series will pause until Wednesday, April 30, when the Cangrejeras will host Caguas at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum starting at 8:12 p.m.

Caguas’ offense once again leaned on their three imports, with Kristin Lux leading the way with 14 points, followed by Kath Bell with 12, and Temi Thomas-Ailara with 11.

For the Cangrejeras, Helena Grozer scored 14 points, Kara McGhee contributed 12, and Neira Ortiz added 11.

After the match, Cangrejeras assistant coach Javier Gaspar said:

“It’s sad because we couldn’t get it done. The effort was there; we just didn’t execute. Credit must be given to Caguas; they made the necessary adjustments and were consistent, particularly in K-2, where we were not, and that was the difference in these two games here in Caguas.”

Regarding the return to the Roberto Clemente Coliseum, Gaspar added:

“We’ll meet to work on a few things, prepare for the next match, defend our home court, and even the series.”

Meanwhile, Caguas assistant coach Juan Albarrán commented:

“We have done a good job with our service. I think we have caused some positive things with that skill, and our reception, unlike that first match in Santurce, has remained quite stable, especially Okiana, who has maintained over 70% in reception. So, reception has kept us in it and has allowed us to distribute the offense better. We defended our home court, which was our goal for these two matches.”

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, April 26, 2025. – The Criollas de Caguas tied the KIA Final Series of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) by defeating the Cangrejeras de Santurce 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-17) at home, the Roger Mendoza Coliseum.

With a two-set lead, the Criollas took the first technical timeout of the third set 8-5 and pulled ahead 13-9 after an attack error by Kara McGhee, prompting Spanish head coach Pascual Saurín to call his first timeout.

The home team maintained a stable passing and took the second technical timeout 16-11 following another attack error by the Cangrejeras.

Kath Bell attacked from the back row to extend the lead, and Diana Reyes served an ace that pushed Caguas ahead 18-12, a gap from which Santurce never recovered.

The Criollas reached set point at 24-16 with an effective attack from Kristin Lux on the outside (zone 4). After one point from Santurce, Lux struck again to seal the victory with another precise attack.

The series will continue Sunday at the same venue, starting at 7:00 p.m.

After the match, Cangrejeras head coach Pascual Saurín said:

“You never expect to lose. I always come to play expecting to win. What I knew was that it would be difficult and tough, this is going to be the final series: two strong teams, two evenly matched teams, and the home-court advantage will likely play a big role. We knew today would have an atmosphere like this. Caguas came out to give it their all, and we weren’t comfortable on the court. We tried, but in the end, it just didn’t happen for us.”

Regarding what the Cangrejeras did successfully in the first match but not in this second one, the Spanish coach added:

“It’s simply about having the right sensations. In the first match, we blocked a lot. Today, our blocking wasn’t effective, mainly because we didn’t serve well. Our serving was very weak, very soft, and they, on the other hand, served very well and felt comfortable. They blocked us quite a bit. Tomorrow is another match. First, we need to recover well, and we’ll surely see a different match than what we saw today.”

Caguas head coach Juan Carlos Núñez commented:

“We didn’t come looking for a 3-0 sweep; we just came to do what we had to do: defend our home court. We needed to improve a lot from the way we played the first day because statistically, nothing worked for us. We had to find a way to serve better, be more effective at the net, and offensively match up with them. Things worked out for us today. We matched their energy through our defense, and it turned out pretty well.”

As for the plans for tomorrow’s match, Núñez concluded:

“The series is now tied. We’re heading into a third match, and we’ll keep doing what we have to do: defend our home court.”

The Criollas’ offense was well distributed among their three foreign players. Kath Bell led the team with 17 points (15 kills and 2 blocks), followed by Kristin Lux with 12 points and Temi Thomas-Ailara with 11.

For Santurce, Tamara Otene was the only player in double digits with 13 points (12 kills and 1 block).

Caguas outperformed Santurce in attacks (42-35), blocks (10-7), aces (2-0), and digs (58-57). Santurce led in receptions (48-28) and assists (26-19).

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 24, 2025.- The defending champions, Cangrejeras de Santurce, capitalized on their home-court advantage at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum to take the opening match of the KIA Final Series of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF), edging out the Criollas de Caguas in an exciting five-set battle (23-25, 25-13, 25-20, 24-26, 15-7).

Holding a 2-1 set lead, the home team took the first technical timeout of the fourth set 8-4 after a block by Kara McGhee on Alba Hernández. Caguas responded with a 12-7 run and clinched the second technical timeout by a narrow margin following a service error from Santurce.

Both teams continued in a fierce back-and-forth, testing each other’s serve reception. A deflected attack by Temi Thomas Ailara gave Santurce a two-point edge at 21-19. However, the Criollas regrouped, tied the set at 22 after an attack error by Andrea Rangel, and snatched the set 26-24 thanks to an ace by Thomas and a clean finish from Kath Bell.

In the fifth and deciding set, Santurce jumped ahead 6-3 and reached the side switch with an 8-4 lead, boosted by a service ace from Tamara Otene. Caguas was unable to recover.

Following the win, Cangrejeras captain Débora Seilhamer stated:

“We knew it was going to be an extremely tough game. We were prepared to go to the full five sets. Obviously, it’s going to be a hard-fought series from start to finish.”

The series now moves to Caguas at the Roger Mendoza court for back-to-back matches on Saturday and Sunday. About this, the veteran Seilhamer added:

“We need to prepare physically for that. Caguas has a deep bench, so they can rotate players more. We need to manage ourselves better, take care of our bodies, and try to steal one or two games in Caguas.”

Criollas captain Raymarielys Santos commented:

“We must keep working. Every night there will be a battle, so we must continue improving in every area. I believe the next practice will be very important. We need to keep studying Santurce and improve our serving. It’s going to be a long series, and we have to keep going.”

On offense for Santurce, standouts included Tamara Otene with 27 points, Helena Grozer with 20, Andrea Rangel with 18, and Kara McGhee with 15.

For Caguas, Temi Thomas Ailara led with 21 points, followed by Kristin Lux with 12 and Kath Bell with 11.

Santurce dominated the stats: 64-51 in attacks, 17-13 in blocks, 9-3 in service aces, 119-110 in digs, 48-40 in receptions, and 41-25 in assists.

The series is a best-of-seven; the first team to win four games will be crowned champion.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, April 20, 2025. – In a thrilling battle last Thursday night, the Criollas de Caguas secured their spot in the finals of the 2025 Women’s Volleyball Superior League  (LVSF), defeating the Mets de Guaynabo 3-1 (25-19, 20-25, 25-20, 26-24) at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum.

With this victory, the Criollas broke the home-court trend and sparked an outburst of celebration among their fans. They claimed the semifinal series 4-2.

The Criollas de Caguas will now face the defending champion, the Cangrejeras de Santurce, in the Gran Serie Final KIA.

Caguas outperformed Guaynabo in attacks (56-53), blocks (17-11), and service aces (3-2). The Mets led in digs (62-54), receptions (40-34), and assists (39-14).

Standout offensive contributors for the Criollas included Kath Bell with 20 points (19 kills and 1 block), followed by Temi Thomas Ailara with 16 points and Kristin Lux with 14. Alba Hernández led the net defense with 6 of the team’s 9 blocks.

For the Mets, Chiaka Ogbogu shined with 20 points, and Rebecca Latham added 19.

KIA Finals Series Schedule

The Gran Serie Final KIA will be played as a best-of-seven. The first team to reach four wins will be crowned champion:

Tuesday, April 22: Cangrejeras de Santurce at Criollas de Caguas – 8:00 PM

Thursday, April 24: Criollas de Caguas at Cangrejeras de Santurce – 8:12 PM

Saturday, April 26: Cangrejeras de Santurce at Criollas de Caguas – 8:00 PM

Monday, April 28: Criollas de Caguas at Cangrejeras de Santurce – 8:12 PM

If necessary:

Wednesday, April 30: Cangrejeras de Santurce at Criollas de Caguas – 8:00 PM

Friday, May 2: Criollas de Caguas at Cangrejeras de Santurce – 8:12 PM

Sunday, May 4: Cangrejeras de Santurce at Criollas de Caguas – 7:00 PM (NEUTRAL VENUE)

Puerto Rico, April 12, 2025. – The Criollas de Caguas are now just one win away from the Final after defeating the Mets de Guaynabo in Semifinal A, while the Cangrejeras de Santurce swept the Atenienses de Manatí on Saturday in Semifinal B of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) of Puerto Rico.

Home teams continue to dominate in Semifinal Series A of the LVSF. On Saturday night, the Criollas de Caguas moved one step closer to the Final with a straight-sets victory (25-23, 29-27, 25-13) over the Mets de Guaynabo at the Roger Mendoza Coliseum in Caguas.

The Criollas’ offense was led by Diana Reyes and Kristin Lux, who both scored 15 points. They were followed by Sofía Victoria and Stephanie Enright, who each added 11 points.

For Guaynabo, Rebecca Latham led the scoring with 13 points, while Paola Santiago contributed 10.

The series will continue on Wednesday, April 16, at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum in Guaynabo, starting at 7:00 p.m.

Meanwhile, the Cangrejeras de Santurce swept the Atenienses de Manatí in Semifinal B on Saturday with another dominant 3-0 victory (25-15, 25-17, 25-18) at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum. With this win, the Cangrejeras advance to their third consecutive final.

Santurce faced the Pinkin de Corozal in the 2023 final, where Corozal came out on top. In 2024, Santurce defeated the Atenienses de Manatí, and now they await the winner of Caguas vs. Guaynabo.

The Cangrejeras had three players in double digits: Andrea Rangel (16), Tamara Otene (14), and Kara McGhee (10).

For Manatí, last season’s runners-up, Karla Santos and Jovyrelis Ayala scored 14 and 10 points, respectively.

Puerto Rico, April 10, 2025. – While the Mets were evening up Semifinal A with two wins apiece against the Criollas de Caguas at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum in Guaynabo, the defending champions, the Cangrejeras de Santurce, captured their ninth consecutive set in Semifinal B against the Atenienses at the Juan Aubín Cruz Coliseum in Manatí.

The Mets defeated the Criollas 3-1 (20-25, 25-17, 25-22, 25-15).

The series now moves to the Roger Mendoza Coliseum in Caguas this Saturday, April 12, for Game 5, in a matchup that has so far favored the home teams.

Guaynabo outperformed Caguas in attacks (53-51), aces (10-2), and digs (87-77). Both teams finished with 11 successful blocks, while Caguas led in receptions (40-28) and assists (24-20).

Guaynabo’s offense featured three players in double figures: Rebecca Latham (28 points), Paola Santiago (17), and Valeria Flores (16). For Caguas, Kristin Lux tallied 15 points, followed by Sofía Victoria with 13, and Diana Reyes and Alba Hernández with 12 each.

In Game 3 of the other semifinal series, the Cangrejeras de Santurce moved within one win of advancing to the LVSF Final after sweeping the Atenienses de Manatí 3-0 (25-17, 29-27, 25-18).

Manatí has yet to win a single set in the series. Santurce will look to complete the sweep at home this Saturday.

On offense, Santurce was led by Tamara Otene and Helena Grozer with 14 points each, along with Andrea Rangel who contributed 10 points. For Manatí, Karla Santos scored 12.

The semifinals are best-of-seven series, with the first team to win four games advancing.

Puerto Rico, April 8, 2025.– In the semifinals of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) of Puerto Rico, the Criollas de Caguas successfully defended their home court at the Roger Mendoza Coliseum against the Mets de Guaynabo to regain the lead (2-1) in Series A, while the Cangrejeras de Santurce continue to dominate in Series B (2-0).

The Criollas secured the victory with set scores of 25-21, 26-24, 22-25, and 25-16.

Kristin Lux led the Criollas’ offense with 24 points, followed by Sofía Victoriá with 22. Diana Reyes and Stephanie Enright each contributed 12 points. For Guaynabo, Valeria Flores tallied 22 points, and Rebecca Latham added 18.

In Series B, the Cangrejeras de Santurce once again overpowered the Atenienses de Manatí at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in straight sets, 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-23). Manatí has yet to win a set in the series.

Tamara Otene led Santurce’s offense with 22 points, on 17 attacks, three blocks, and two aces. Andrea Rangel contributed 16 points, while Helena Grozer chipped in 11. For Manatí, Solimar Cestero stood out with 10 points.

The series continue on Thursday, April 10, when Santurce visits Manatí at the Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu “Bincito” Coliseum at 8:30 p.m., while Guaynabo will host Caguas at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum starting at 8:00 p.m.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, April 6, 2025. – The Mets de Guaynabo successfully defended their home court, the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum, defeating the Criollas de Caguas 3-1 (25-17, 28-26, 20-25, 25-18) in the second match of Semifinal Series A of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF).

The series is now tied 1-1 and will continue on Tuesday at the Roger Mendoza Coliseum in Caguas.

Rebecca Latham led with 22 points, followed by Paola Santiago with 17, Valeria Flores with 15, and Alejandra Argüello with 10. For Caguas, Diana Reyes contributed 14 points, while the team committed 25 attack errors.

The home team dominated the first set from the start and held off a late surge by the Criollas. The second set was a fierce battle, eventually won by Guaynabo thanks to a key block by Alejandra Argüello. Caguas responded by taking the third set, but the Mets sealed the victory with a strong finish in the fourth.

Guaynabo outblocked Caguas 13 to 8, edged them 77 to 76 in digs, and led 40 to 30 in receptions. Both teams finished with 53 attacks and 7 aces. Caguas had the edge in excellent digs, 20 to 18.

In the other semifinal, the Santurce Cangrejeras took the first match against the Manatí Atenienses in straight sets (25-21, 25-23, 25-18), led by standout performances from Tamara Otene and Helena Grozer with 16 points each, along with 12 from Andrea Rangel and 10 from Kara McGhee.

For Manatí, in a losing effort, Tristin Savage and Solimar Cestero each scored 13 points.

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, April 4, 2025. – The Criollas de Caguas kicked off Semifinal A of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) on the right foot, defeating the Mets de Guaynabo 3-1 (25-19, 15-24, 26-24, 25-23) at home in the Roger Mendoza Coliseum.

With the match tied at one set apiece, both teams battled point-for-point in the third set, with ties at 21, 22, 23, and 24.

Caguas closed the set with back-to-back points: Raymariely Santos surprised the defense with a second touch, and Lauren Matthews followed with a strong spike off the Mets’ block.

In the fourth set, the Criollas once again came from behind. Guaynabo pulled ahead 11-5 and led 16-12 at the second technical timeout, after a successful spike from Valeria Flores on the left wing (zone four).

The Mets couldn’t hold on to their 18-12 lead, and the Criollas responded with a 7-1 run to tie the score to 19, capped by a service ace from Lauren Matthews.

The teams remained tied up to 23-all. Caguas earned set point with a back-row attack by Ivania Ortiz and sealed the victory in the next play with a solid kill from Matthews on the right side (zone two).

Lauren Matthews led the Criollas’ offense with 19 points (14 attacks, 3 blocks, and 2 aces), followed by Kristin Lux with 14 and Diana Reyes with 13.

For Guaynabo, Rebecca Latham scored 24 points, Paola Santiago added 17, and Valeria Flores contributed 15.

Caguas outperformed Guaynabo in blocks (13-11), aces (6-3), and assists (21-17). The Mets had the edge in attacks (59-51), digs (87-71), and receptions (46-43).

The next match of this best-of-seven series (first to four wins) will take place on Sunday, April 6, at the Mario Morales Coliseum in Guaynabo, starting at 5:00 p.m.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, March 30, 2025.– The Mets de Guaynabo became the fourth semifinalist of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) after dominating Section A of the quarterfinals with a third consecutive victory over the Changas de Naranjito.

The Mets de Guaynabo defeated the Changas de Naranjito 3-0 (25-20, 26-24, 25-23) on Sunday at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum. Despite the loss, Naranjito fought until the last play of each set.

In the semifinals, the Mets de Guaynabo will face the Criollas de Caguas in Series A. Meanwhile, Series B promises to be a memorable battle between the defending champions, the Cangrejeras de Santurce, and the runners-up of the last tournament, the Atenienses de Manatí. The semifinals will begin on April 4.

During the quarterfinal match, the Changas were close to taking the second set with a 23-20 lead, but a 6-1 run by the Mets denied them the opportunity. In the third and decisive set, Naranjito came within 23-24, but a service error cost them the match and ultimately their postseason hopes.

Naranjito ended the season without securing a single road victory, including this quarterfinal series.

The Mets’ offense was led by Rebecca Latham with 16 points, supported by Valeria Flores and Paola Santiago, who each contributed 14 points.

For Naranjito, the top scorer was Genesis Collazo with 11 points.

Statistically, Guaynabo dominated in key areas, holding advantages in attacks (41-38), blocks (10-8), aces (8-2), digs (51-48), receptions (31-29), and assists (18-14).

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 29, 2025. – The Cangrejeras de Santurce swept their quarterfinal series in Section B of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) against the Valencianas de Juncos after securing their third consecutive victory.

The Cangrejeras defeated the Valencianas 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-17) on Saturday at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan.

With two sets in their favor, the Cangrejeras sealed the victory after dominating the second technical timeout of the third set with a 16-13 lead. Neira Ortiz attacked through the middle, Helena Grozer scored from zone four, and Ortiz struck again with two consecutive attacks. A block on Markenzie Benoit extended the lead to 20-13, a deficit that Juncos could not recover from.

Santurce reached set point at 24-17 with a powerful cross-court attack from Tamara Otene in zone four, then secured the win on the next play with an ace from Cristina Martínez.

Helena Grozer led the Cangrejeras with 15 points (13 attacks, 1 block, and 1 ace). Andrea Rangel contributed 14 points, while Tamara Otene added 13. For Juncos, Jaylen Hodge stood out with 16 points.

The Cangrejeras outperformed the Valencianas in attacks (46-33), blocks (9-7), and assists (18-12). Juncos had the advantage in aces (5-2), digs (45-38), and receptions (31-27).

In the semifinals, the Cangrejeras will face last season’s runners-up, the Ateniensesde Manatí, who advanced directly to this stage after finishing second in the regular season.

NARANJITO, Puerto Rico, March 29, 2025.– In the continuation of the Section A quarterfinals of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF), held at the legendary Gelito Ortega court in Naranjito, the Mets de Guaynabo secured their second consecutive victory over the Changas de Naranjito, putting them just one win away from the semifinals.

The Mets de Guaynabo defeated the Changas de Naranjito 3-1 (25-19, 17-25, 26-24, 25-23).

With the match tied at one set apiece, the third set proved to be the most intense, extending into extra points, where the visiting team emerged victorious by holding off the home team’s surge.

In the fourth set, Naranjito refused to back down, making a strong push in the final phase, but was unable to complete the comeback. Guaynabo reached set point (24-19) with a powerful spike from Rebecca Latham. Although Changas scored four consecutive points, a hitting error by Génesis Collazo sealed the match.

Rebecca Latham once again stood out as Guaynabo’s key player, scoring 27 points, including 25 attacks and two blocks. Paola Santiago contributed 20 points, while Valeria Flores added 13.

For Naranjito, Adanna Rollins led the scoring with 27 points, followed by Aury Cruz with 14 and Génesis Collazo with 13.

The Mets dominated in attacks (62-50) and digs (80-60). Both teams recorded three aces, while the Changas led in blocks (17-13), receptions (42-35), and assists (23-16).

The Section B quarterfinals between the Cangrejeras de Santurce and the Valencianas de Juncos will continue with their third match on Saturday, March 29, at 8:12 PM at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum. Santurce leads the series 2-0, and a victory would send them to the semifinals against the Atenienses de Manatí.

If necessary, a fourth match would be played at the Rafael G. Amalbert court in Juncos on Monday, March 31, at 8:30 PM.

JUNCOS, Puerto Rico, March 27, 2025. – Defending champions Cangrejeras de Santurce are just one victory away from advancing to the semifinals of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) after defeating Valencianas de Juncos 3-0 (25-17, 25-20, 25-19) at the Rafael G. Amalbert court.

With a two-set lead, the Cangrejeras maintained control in the third. After the second technical timeout, a block against Emily Elliot put them ahead 19-15.

Juncos closed the gap to 18-19 thanks to an attack from Kelly Sánchez from zone four, but two errors by the home team allowed the Cangrejeras to regain a 21-18 lead, never looking back.

Santurce secured the set with two consecutive blocks, reaching 23-18. They earned match point at 24-18 after an off-target attack by Emily Elliot and sealed the victory at 25-19 with an attacking error from Hodge in zone four.

The statistics reflected Santurce’s dominance: 31-28 in attacks, 10-4 in blocks, 5-4 in aces, 52-47 in digs, and 12-11 in assists. Juncos had led in receptions (30-18).

On the offensive side, Andrea Rangel and Tamara Otene led the Cangrejeras with 14 and 11 points, respectively. For Juncos, only Emily Elliot reached double digits, scoring 11 points.

The next match in this Section B quarterfinal series will take place on Saturday, March 29, at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum, home of the Cangrejeras de Santurce, starting at 8:12 p.m.

In the other quarterfinal series, corresponding to Section A, the Mets de Guaynabo (1-0) will face the Changas de Naranjito (0-1) this Friday, March 28, at the legendary Gelito Ortega court at 8:00 p.m.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, March 27, 2025 .– The Mets de Guaynabo kicked off Section A of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) quarterfinals on the right foot by defeating the Changas de Naranjito 3-1 (25-19, 25-23, 20-25, 25-17).

Facing two sets down, the Changas managed to maintain a more solid passing game, allowing them to execute a fast attack from the wings and extend the match to a fourth set.

The top scorers for the Mets victory were Rebecca Latham, who tallied 28 points (25 in attacks, 2 blocks, and one ace); Paola Santiago with 20; Valeria Flores with 15; and Alejandra Argüello with 11.

For Naranjito, which has yet to secure a win on the road this season, the best scorers were Adanna Rollins with 23 points, Génesis Collazo with 16, and Taylor Trammell with 11.

Guaynabo was superior in attacks (63-56), blocks (14-9), digs (96-89), and receptions (38-33). Naranjito led in aces (4-3) and assists (31-20).

Series A will continue next Friday at the legendary Gelito Ortega court in Naranjito, starting at 8:00 p.m.

In Section B, the quarterfinals will resume on Thursday, March 27, at the Rafael G. Amalbert court in Juncos, where the Valencianas will host the Cangrejeras de Santurce, who claimed victory in five sets in their first encounter.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 25, 2025. – The Cangrejeras de Santurce claimed victory in the opening match of Section B in the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) quarterfinals, defeating the Valencianas de Juncos 3-2 (29-27, 22-25, 26-24, 19-25, 15-12) at home in the Roberto Clemente Coliseum.

The Cangrejeras showcased resilience and skill in a match defined by intensity and strategic play.

The offensive leadership of players like Tamara Otene and Andrea Rangel proved crucial, especially in the final points of each set. Meanwhile, Juncos demonstrated strong blocking but failed to maintain key leads, allowing Santurce to capitalize on opportunities and take control of the game.

Santurce’s offense was led by Tamara Otene with 25 points, Andrea Rangel with 20, Kara McGhee with 17, and Helena Grozer with 16.

For the Valencianas, Jaylen Hodge recorded 30 points, followed by Emily Elliott with 22, Kelly Sánchez with 14, and Adriana Rodríguez with 10.

Santurce outperformed Juncos in attacks (73-68), aces (6-5), digs (94-86), receptions (57-51), and assists (22-16). The Valencianas led in blocking (12-5).

The quarterfinal series will be played in a best-of-five format, with the first team to secure three victories advancing to the semifinals.

Quarterfinal action continues with Section A as the Mets de Guaynabo take on the Changas de Naranjito on Wednesday, March 26, at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum at 8:00 p.m.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, March 18, 2025. – The Mets de Guaynabo secured fourth place in the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) after defeating the Valencianas de Juncos, setting up a quarterfinal matchup against the Changas de Naranjito.

The Mets claimed a dramatic 3-2 (23-25, 25-19, 25-23, 23-25, 15-10) victory over the Valencianas at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum.

Guaynabo outperformed Juncos in attacks (62-58), service aces (5-3), and digs (84-69). Juncos, on the other hand, led in blocks (14-13), receptions (58-50), and assists (14-12).

The Mets’ offense was led by Rebecca Latham, Paola Santiago, and Valeria Flores, who scored 28, 20, and 19 points, respectively.

Despite the loss, Juncos earned one point and finished with a 5-14 record and 15 points. Their top offensive player was Jaylen Hodge, who scored 32 points: 27 in attacks, four in blocks, and one service ace.

Quarterfinal Matchups Set

The teams ranked 3rd to 6th in the regular season have advanced to the quarterfinals, divided into two sections:

• Section A: Mets de Guaynabo (4th) vs. Changas de Naranjito (5th)
• Section B: Cangrejeras de Santurce (3rd) vs. Valencianas de Juncos (6th)

The Criollas de Caguas (1st) and Atenienses de Manatí (2nd) have a bye to the semifinals.

The quarterfinal series will be played in a best-of-five format, with the first team winning three matches advancing to the semifinals.

The LVSF regular season will conclude on Saturday, March 22.

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, March 16, 2025. – The Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) now has two teams directly qualified for the semifinals following Saturday night’s results.

At the Roger Mendoza Court in Caguas, the Criollas made a comeback against the Mets de Guaynabo, pushing the match to an exciting fifth set, which secured their first-place finish in the standings. Caguas had already guaranteed its direct spot in the semifinals.

With the victory, the Criollas earned two points, solidifying their record at 14-5 and reaching 42 points in the standings. The win was sealed 3-2 (21-25, 25-20, 14-25, 25-17, 15-13).

Kristin Lux led the Criollas with 16 points (13 attacks and 3 blocks), followed by Paulina Pérez with 13 points and Alba Hernández with 11.

For Guaynabo, Valeria Flores led with 23 points on offense. Despite the loss, Guaynabo earned one point, holding an 8-11 record and 23 points in fourth place.

Statistically, Caguas outperformed Guaynabo in blocks (13-8) and assists (26-21), while the Mets dominated in attacks (70-52), aces (7-3), digs (108-83), and passes (48-35).

Atenienses Sweep Cangrejeras

At the Roberto Clemente Coliseum, the Atenienses de Manatí defeated the Cangrejeras de Santurce in straight sets (25-21, 25-20, 25-23).

This victory granted Manatí three points, securing second place in the standings with a 12-7 record and 38 points, thus earning a direct spot in the semifinals. Santurce, on the other hand, did not add any points and remains in third place with a 10-8 record and 30 points.

Karla Santos was the key player for the Atenienses with 20 points, followed by Dariana Hollingsworth, who contributed 12. On the Cangrejeras’ side, Tamara Otene led with 15 points.

Valencianas Dominate Changas

The Valencianas de Juncos secured a 3-0 victory (25-15, 25-22, 25-23) on the road against the Changas de Naranjito at the legendary Gelito Ortega Court.

Jaylen Hodge stood out as the top scorer of the match with 23 points for the Valencianas, while Emily Elliot added 19. For the home team, Aury Cruz contributed 10 points.

With this result, Juncos improved its record to 5-13 and accumulated 14 points in the standings, while Naranjito, in fifth place, now holds a 7-12 record and 21 points.

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, March 14, 2025. – In an intense Thursday night of action in the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF), the Cangrejeras de Santurce, Atenienses de Manatí, and Mets de Guaynabo secured crucial victories in their respective matchups.

This week, the final stretch of the regular season, promises to be electrifying as the Cangrejeras and Atenienses fiercely battle for a direct semifinal berth.

Cangrejeras and Criollas in an Epic Showdown

At the iconic Roger Mendoza court, the Cangrejeras de Santurce allowed little room for the already-qualified Criollas de Caguas, claiming a four-set victory (25-21, 21-25, 25-16, 25-23) and securing all three points at stake.

Santurce’s superiority was evident in attack, leading 67-48 in kills, and in aces, with a 6-3 advantage. They also dominated in digs (76-64), receptions (35-31), and assists (22-19). However, Caguas had the edge in blocks, outscoring Santurce 9-7.

The Cangrejeras’ offense was commanded by Tamara Otene, Andrea Rangel, Helena Grozer, and Kara McGhee, who scored 23, 19, 17, and 15 points, respectively. For Caguas, Kristin Lux stood out with 13 points, while Diana Reyes and Paulina Pérez contributed 10 each.

With this victory, Santurce improved to a 10-7 record and 30 points, securing third place. Meanwhile, Caguas remains atop the standings with a 13-5 record and 40 points.

Atenienses Claim Three Points Against Valencianas

At the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum in Juncos, the Atenienses de Manatí edged closer to the top spot held by the Criollas after sweeping the Valencianas (25-15, 29-27, 25-21), earning three crucial points and improving their record to 11-7 with 35 points.

Manatí did not have any players reaching double digits in scoring, with Dariana Hollingsworth, Kjersti Strong, and Karla Santos each tallying nine points. For Juncos, Jaylen Hodge was the standout performer with 24 points.

Juncos remains in last place with a 4-13 record and 11 points.

Mets Defeat Changas at the Quijote

The Mets de Guaynabo secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory (25-19, 25-19, 12-25, 25-23) at home in the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum against the Changas de Naranjito.

Rebecca Latham led Guaynabo’s offense with a stellar 24-point performance, followed by Valeria Flores, who added 17 points.

For Naranjito, Génesis Collazo was the top scorer with 19 points, while Aury Cruz, Adanna Rollins, and Taylor Trammell contributed 17, 16, and 10 points, respectively.

With this victory, Guaynabo climbs to fourth place with an 8-10 record and 22 points, while Changas drop to fifth place with a 7-11 record and 21 points.

A Decisive Weekend Ahead

LVSF action continues Saturday with three thrilling matchups.

The Atenienses de Manatí will visit the Cangrejeras de Santurce in a showdown that could determine second place or bring Santurce closer to securing the desired spot. The match is scheduled for 8:12 p.m.

Meanwhile, the Criollas de Caguas, needing just one point to clinch first place, will host the Mets de Guaynabo. Additionally, the Valencianas de Juncos will travel to the legendary Gelito Ortega court to take on the Changas de Naranjito. Both matches are set to begin at 8:00 p.m.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, March 12, 2025. – The Mets de Guaynabo and the Criollas de Caguas delivered a thrilling showdown for their fans at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum, with Caguas securing a 3-1 victory (28-26, 27-25, 21-25, 28-26). This win makes them the first team to qualify directly for the semifinals of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF).

Caguas earned three points, improving their record to 13-4 with a total of 40 accumulated points.

The Atenienses de Manatí (10-7, 32 points) and the Cangrejeras de Santurce (9-7, 27 points) will battle for second place, which grants another direct spot in the semifinals.

Caguas had the edge in attacks (64-63) and blocks (14-9), while the Mets dominated in aces (7-2), digs (86-82), and receptions (46-41). Both teams finished with 24 assists.

The Criollas’ offense was led by Stephanie Enright with 24 points, including 20 kills, 2 blocks, and 2 aces. Kristin Lux followed with 19 points, and Sofía Victoriá added 18.

For Guaynabo, Rebecca Latham scored an impressive 37 points, with 33 kills, 1 block, and 3 aces.

With this victory, the Criollas now lead the head-to-head series against the Mets 2-1.

Newly signed Paola Santiago, who recently played in Turkey, did not see action in the match.

The Women’s Volleyball Superior League continues this Thursday, March 13, with three matches:

• Santurce visits Caguas at 8:00 p.m.
• The Mets de Guaynabo host the Changas de Naranjito at 8:00 p.m.
• The Atenienses de Manatí travel to the Rafael G. Amalbert court to face the Valencianas de Juncos at 8:30 p.m.

Puerto Rico, March 9, 2025. – The results from Sunday night in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) are starting to highlight just how tight the battle for the top two spots will be, as these teams will advance directly to the semifinals.

At the Juan Aubín Cruz Coliseum, the Atenienses added three more points after defeating the Mets de Guaynabo 3-1 (18-25, 25-19, 25-15, 25-16), closing in on the tournament leaders, the Criollas de Caguas, who lost to the Changas de Naranjito without earning any points.

The Atenienses now hold a 10-7 record with 32 accumulated points, just five behind Caguas.
Manatí won two matches this week, both in four sets.

Manatí’s offense was evenly distributed among Dariana Hollingsworth with 19 points (14 attacks and 5 blocks), Ariana Pagán with 15, Karla Santos with 13, and Tristin Savage with 11.

The Atenienses outperformed the Mets in attacks (51 to 43), blocks (13 to 8), digs (82 to 71), receptions (38 to 30), and assists (29 to 13). Both teams recorded four service aces.

For Guaynabo (7-9, 19 points), now in fifth place, Rebecca Latham led with 23 points.

Santurce Closes the Week with Three Consecutive Wins

The Cangrejeras de Santurce dominated the Valencianas de Juncos 3-1 (25-18, 23-25, 25-17, 25-19) at the Rafael G. Amalbert court, improving their record to 9-7 with 27 points, securing third place with four matches left in the regular season.

Santurce’s top scorer was Tamara Otene with 21 points (20 attacks and 1 block), while Andrea Rangel and Kara McGhee each contributed 14 points, and Neira Ortiz added 10.

Santurce outperformed Juncos in attacks (48 to 44), blocks (17 to 8), and digs (70 to 57). The Valencianas led in service aces (5 to 3) and receptions (34 to 28). Both teams finished with 10 assists.

For Juncos (4-12, 11 points), the top scorers were Jaylen Hodge with 17 points, Emily Elliot with 13, and Adriana Rodríguez with 10.

The Cangrejeras had a perfect week, securing wins against Guaynabo, Naranjito, and Juncos.

Changas Defeat Criollas Again

The Changas de Naranjito once again defeated the Criollas de Caguas in their legendary home court, this time 3-1 (28-26, 25-20, 18-25, 29-27). The head-to-head series between both teams ended in a 2-2 tie.

With the victory, the Changas moved up to fourth place with a 7-10 record and 21 points, while the Criollas failed to add points this week, finishing with a 1-2 record, standing at 12-4 with 37 total points.

Caguas remains the tournament leader.

All of Naranjito’s wins were at home.

Andrea Serra, Aury Cruz, and Génesis Collazo led Naranjito’s offense with 19, 16, and 14 points, respectively.

For Caguas, Stephanie Enright led with 21 points, followed by 11 points from Kristin Lux and Diana Reyes, along with 10 from Alba Hernández.

Naranjito was superior in digs (103 to 88), receptions (55 to 38), and assists (28 to 26), while Caguas dominated in attacks (58 to 51) and blocks (13 to 10). Both teams recorded six service aces.

JUNCOS, Puerto Rico, March 5, 2025. – While the Cangrejeras de Santurce dominated the Mets de Guaynabo at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Hato Rey to claim the Metropolitan Cup, the Criollas de Caguas secured their twelfth victory of the season at the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum, maintaining their position as the absolute leaders of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League.

The Criollas de Caguas defeated the Valencianas de Juncos 23-25, 25-22, 27-25, and 25-20, earning all three available points from the match and moving closer to a direct berth in the semifinals with a 12-2 record and 37 points accumulated.

Juncos did not earn any points from the result and now holds a 3-11 record with 9 points, remaining at the bottom of the standings.

For the Criollas, Stephanie Enright and Diana Reyes both reached double digits with 14 points each, followed by Kristin Lux with 13 points. Raymariely Santos contributed 26 assists.

For Juncos, Jaylen Hodge, Adriana Rodríguez, and Lindsay Stalzer scored 22, 13, and 10 points, respectively.

Caguas outperformed Juncos 27-18 in assists. Juncos led in attacks (53-50), service aces (5-4), defenses (78-75), and receptions (54-40). Both teams finished with 12 successful blocks.

Cangrejeras Dominate the Mets

The Cangrejeras de Santurce secured a commanding 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-17) victory over the Mets de Guaynabo.

With this win, the Cangrejeras lifted the trophy of the inaugural edition of the Metropolitan Cup, an award born from an alliance between both franchises that recognizes the team with the best record in their head-to-head series.

Andrea Rangel and Tamara Otene led Santurce’s offense with 15 points each.

For the Mets, Rebecca Latham stood out with 18 points, but her effort was not enough to prevent the defeat.

Santurce claimed all three available points and now sits in third place with a 7-7 record and 21 points accumulated. Guaynabo holds the same record but trails by three points, sharing fourth place with the Changas de Naranjito at 18 points.

February 3, 2025.– Over the weekend in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF), the Cangrejeras de Santurce caused a three-way tie, while the Valencianas de Juncos defeated the Changas de Naranjito.

On Sunday, the Cangrejeras secured a 3-1 victory (25-22, 25-17, 19-25, 25-22) over the Atenienses de Manatí at the Juan Aubin Cruz Abreu Coliseum, creating a three-way tie with the Mets de Guaynabo and the Changas de Naranjito. Each team now has 18 accumulated points.

Santurce holds a record of 6-7 with 18 points. Manatí did not add any points and remains in second place with a record of 8-7 and 26 points.

The Cangrejeras’ offensive effort was evenly distributed, with Kara McGhee scoring 14 points, while Tamara Otene and Helena Grozer contributed 13 points each, and Neira Ortiz added 12.

For Manatí, Dariana Hollingsworth and Karla Santos each recorded 20 points.

Santurce dominated in blocks (12-6), while Manatí led in attacks (52-48), aces (7-4), digs (72-65), and receptions (51-41). Both teams ended with 17 assists.

On Saturday, the Valencianas de Juncos fought hard to defeat the Changas de Naranjito in a five-set thriller (25-21, 15-25, 22-25, 25-22, 15-6).

With this result, both teams earned points. The Valencianas claimed two points, breaking a four-game losing streak. Despite still being at the bottom of the standings, they improved their record to 3-10 with 9 points.

This victory marked the first win for their new head coach, Juan “Juanchi” Figueroa, who replaced Gerardo De Jesús following his resignation. Figueroa now holds a 1-1 record.

Juncos had not won since February 9, when they defeated the Atenienses de Manatí at their home court, the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum. All of the Valencianas’ victories have come at home.

The Changas earned one point and now stand at 6-9 with 18 points, tying for third place with the Mets de Guaynabo. Naranjito has yet to win an away game.

Juncos’ offensive leaders were Jaylen Hodge with 32 points (31 in attacks and one ace), followed by Emily Elliott with 23 points and Adriana Rodríguez with 12. For the Changas, Adanna Rollins led with 21 points, while Génesis Collazo contributed 18.

Juncos outperformed Naranjito in attacks (67-49), digs (81-49), receptions (51-34), and assists (17-15). Both teams registered 10 successful blocks, while Naranjito had the edge in aces (7-6).

LVSF action continues on Wednesday, March 5, with two matches: the Criollas de Caguas will visit the Valencianas de Juncos at 8:30 p.m., while Santurce will host the Mets de Guaynabo in a match set to begin at 8:12 p.m.

February 27, 2025.-  The Criollas de Caguas, Changas de Naranjito, and Atenienses de Manatí secured victories on Thursday in the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF).

At the Roberto Clemente Coliseum, the “Dominican Night” took place, during which the Cangrejeras’ management gave away 3,000 tickets for the match. The Consul of the Dominican Republic in Puerto Rico, Mr. César Cedeño, performed the honorary first serve.

Caguas earned a hard-fought 3-1 (26-24, 22-25, 25-22, 25-23) victory over the Cangrejeras de Santurce.

The win improved Caguas’ record to 11 wins and only 2 losses, accumulating 34 points to remain at the top of the tournament standings. Meanwhile, the Cangrejeras dropped to fifth place with a 5-7 record and 15 points.

For the Criollas, Sofía Victoria led the offense with 20 points, followed by Kristin Lux with 13 and Julie Oliveira Souza with 10.

On Santurce’s side, Tamara Otene scored 26 points, Andrea Rangel added 19, and Helena Grozer contributed 14.

Changas Get Revenge on Mets at the Gelito

At the Gelito Ortega Coliseum, the Changas de Naranjito avenged their previous loss to the Mets de Guaynabo by sweeping them in straight sets.

Naranjito claimed a 3-0 (25-15, 25-22, 25-16) victory, securing all three available points from the match. With this win, they improved their record to 6-8 with 17 points, moving up to fourth place.

Guaynabo failed to earn any points, remaining in third place with a 7-6 record and 18 points.

The Changas’ offensive leaders were Génesis Collazo (13 points), Adanna Rollins (12), and Andrea Serra (11).

Atenienses Spoil Juan Figueroa’s Debut

The Atenienses de Manatí spoiled the debut of Juan Figueroa, the new head coach of the Valencianas de Juncos, who replaced Gerardo De Jesús. Manatí secured a 3-0 (25-16, 25-19, 25-16) victory.

Manatí’s double-digit scorers included Dariana Hollingsworth with 13 points, Tristin Savage with 12, and both Karla Santos and Kjersti Stong with 11 each.

For Juncos, Jaylen Hodge was the only player to reach double digits, scoring 15 points.

Manatí collected three points to maintain second place with an 8-6 record and 26 points. Juncos remains at the bottom of the standings with a 2-10 record and 7 points.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, February 25, 2025. – In the only match of Tuesday’s schedule in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum, the Guaynabo Mets comfortably defeated the Naranjito Changas 3-0 (25-19, 25-13, 25-14) to claim sole possession of third place in the standings.

Guaynabo secured all three available points from the match, improving their record to 7-5 with 18 points, breaking a tie they previously held with the Santurce Cangrejeras. Naranjito failed to earn any points and remains in fifth place with a 5-8 record and 14 points.

The Mets’ offense was led by Rebecca Latham with 17 points, while Legna Hernández and Valeria Flores each contributed 15 points. For Naranjito, Génesis Collazo finished with 10 points.

Guaynabo outperformed Naranjito in attacks (50-23), blocks (7-5), aces (6-4), digs (76-52), and assists (21-8). Naranjito had the advantage in receptions (32-22).

The Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) action continues Thursday, February 27, with three matches:

• Guaynabo Mets visit Naranjito Changas. (8:00 PM)
• Caguas Criollas visit Santurce Cangrejeras. (8:12 PM)
• Manatí Atenienses host Juncos Valencianas. (8:30 PM)

Puerto Rico, February 24, 2025. – In last weekend’s matches of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF), the Mets de Guaynabo closed out the sixth week with a perfect record, while the Changas de Naranjito ended the winning streak of the Criollas de Caguas.

On Sunday at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum, the Mets de Guaynabo defeated the Atenienses de Manatí 3-2 (22-25, 25-21, 25-20, 15-25, 15-10).

With this result, both teams earned points: the Mets secured two points, tying for third place with the Cangrejeras and improving their record to 6-5 with 15 points. Meanwhile, Manatí earned one point to remain in second place with a 7-6 record and 23 points, trailing the Criollas de Caguas.

Guaynabo’s top scorers were Rebecca Latham with 36 points (34 in attacks, 1 block, and 1 ace), followed by Valeria Flores with 17 points and Legna Hernández with 10.

For the Atenienses, Dariana Hollingsworth and Karla Santos each contributed 20 points, while Chareika Carrión added 16 and Tristin Savage 15.

Guaynabo outperformed Manatí in aces (8-4), while Manatí led in attacks (64-62), blocks (12-7), digs (78-64), receptions (45-44), and assists (15-13).

On Saturday, the Changas de Naranjito ended the Criollas de Caguas’ winning streak with a five-set victory (25-22, 25-22, 20-25, 22-25, 15-10) at the legendary Gelito Ortega court.

The Changas earned two points, improving to 5-7 with 14 points and moving into fourth place behind the Cangrejeras de Santurce.

The winning offense featured several players in double figures, led by Adanna Rollins with 24 points (21 in attacks and 3 in blocks), followed by Génesis Collazo with 19 and Taylor Trammel with 13.

For Caguas, Julie Oliveira Souza tallied 27 points (24 in attacks, 2 blocks, and 1 ace), followed by Paulina Pérez with 16 and Diana Reyes with 11.

Naranjito outperformed Caguas in blocks (22-9), while Caguas had the edge in attacks (67-53), digs (96-92), receptions (48-34), and assists (21-18).

JUNCOS, Puerto Rico, February 20, 202. – In Thursday’s action in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF), the Mets, Criollas, and Cangrejeras all secured victories.

At the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum in Juncos, the Mets de Guaynabo edged out the Valencianas de Juncos 3-2 (13-25, 25-19, 19-25, 25-23, 25-23).

With this result, both teams earned points. Guaynabo picked up two points, improving to a 5-5 record with 13 points overall, moving up to fourth place. Juncos remains in last place but gained a point despite the loss, now standing at 2-9 with seven total points.

Rebecca Latham led the Mets’ offense with 32 points, including 28 kills and four blocks. She was followed by Valeria Flores with 19 points and Legna Hernández with 10.

For Juncos, Jaylen Hodge registered 30 points, with 27 kills and three blocks, while Lindsay Stalzer and Adriana Rodríguez contributed 16 points each.

Criollas Unstoppable

At the Juan Aubin Cruz Coliseum in Manatí, the Criollas defeated the Atenienses 3-1 (26-24, 25-22, 14-25, 25-20), earning their 10th win of the season.

The Criollas de Caguas have not lost a match since January 30. They hold a 10-1 record with 30 accumulated points, maintaining their position at the top of the standings.

The Atenienses, currently in second place, now have a 7-5 record with 22 points.

This marks the third time Caguas has defeated Manatí this season, all in four sets.

Caguas’ offense was powered by Sofía Victoriá, Kristin Lux, and Alba Hernández with 14, 12, and 11 points, respectively.

For Manatí, Dariana Hollingsworth, Kjersti Strong, Karla Santos, Tristin Savage, and Chareika Carrión contributed 21, 16, 15, 11, and 10 points, respectively.

Caguas outperformed Manatí in blocks (14-8). Both teams recorded 90 digs, while Manatí led in kills (63-48), aces (5-4), receptions (52-24), and assists (30-28).

Cangrejeras Secure Sole Possession of Third Place

At the legendary Gelito Ortega Court, the Cangrejeras defeated the Changas de Naranjito in straight sets (26-24, 25-23, 25-17), earning all three available points and securing sole possession of third place in the standings.

The Cangrejeras’ offensive efforts were led by Helena Grozer with 15 points, followed by Andrea Rangel and Gina Prososki with 11 each, and Neira Ortiz with 10.

With this win, the Cangrejeras improved to a 5-6 record with 15 points, while the Changas failed to earn any points, dropping to fifth place with a 4-7 record and 12 points overall.

The Cangrejeras outperformed their opponents in kills (40-30), blocks (11-7), digs (64-53), and receptions (47-34). Both teams finished with 12 assists, while Naranjito had the edge in aces (4-3).

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, February 16, 2025.– In the only match on Sunday in the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF), the Mets de Guaynabo defeated the Cangrejeras de Santurce 3-1 (26-24, 25-19, 15-25, 25-16) at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum to take a 2-1 lead in their head-to-head series at the Metropolitan Cup.

With this victory, the Mets secured all three available points and improved their record to 4-5 with 11 accumulated points, remaining in fifth place in the standings. Santurce stays in third place with a 4-6 record and 12 points, tied with the Changas de Naranjito.

Guaynabo’s top scorers were Rebecca Latham, Legna Hernández, Valeria Flores, and Alejandra Argüello, with 23, 15, 12, and 11 points, respectively.

For Santurce, Helena Grozer, Andrea Rangel, and Neira Ortiz contributed 20, 15, and 12 points, respectively. Newly signed reinforcement Tamara Otene added 10 points, all from attacks.

Guaynabo outperformed Santurce in blocks (11-9), digs (75-66), and assists (22-18). Santurce led in receptions (35-28). Both teams finished with 51 attacks and five service aces.

NARANJITO, Puerto Rico, February 15, 2025. – In Saturday’s action in the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF), the Changas de Naranjito defeated the Atenienses de Manatí to tie for third place in the standings with the Cangrejeras, while the Criollas de Caguas secured their ninth victory of the season by defeating the Valencianas.

The Changas de Naranjito defeated the Atenienses de Manatí 3-1 (20-25, 25-20, 25-22, 25-19) at the iconic Gelito Ortega court.

With this victory, Naranjito improved to a 4-6 record with 12 points, tying with the Cangrejeras for third place. Both teams have the same number of wins and points, but the Cangrejeras hold one less loss.

Opposite hitter Génesis Collazo led the Changas’ offense with 18 points, including 14 attacks and four blocks. She was followed by Adanna Rollins with 14 points and Andrea Serra with 11.

For the Atenienses (7-4, 22 points), Chareika Carrión was the top scorer with 18 points, all on  attacks. Karla Santos added 17 points, Tristin Savage contributed 11, and both Kjersti Strong and Dariana Hollingsworth finished with 10 points each.

Naranjito outperformed Manatí in blocks (15-13) and service aces (2-1), while Manatí led in attacks (57-43), digs (70-66), receptions (51-29), and assists (20-11).

Third Victory for Caguas Over Juncos

The Criollas de Caguas successfully defended their home court at the Roger Mendoza Coliseum, defeating the Valencianas de Juncos in straight sets (25-23, 25-17, 28-26).

This marked Caguas’ third win over Juncos this season, solidifying their position at the top of the standings with a 9-1 record and 27 points.

Caguas’ offense was led by French player Julie Oliveira Souza, who recorded 16 points, 13 on  attacks and three from blocks. Diana Carolina Reyes followed with 13 points, including 12 attacks and one block.

For Juncos (2-8, 6 points), Jaylen Hodge led with 21 points, the only player on her team to reach double digits.

Caguas outperformed Juncos in attacks (46-43), blocks (6-5), digs (58-49), and assists (19-16). Meanwhile, Juncos led in receptions (42-29).

NARANJITO, Puerto Rico, February 13, 2025. – The Changas de Naranjito, Atenienses de Manatí, and Criollas de Caguas each secured three points in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF).

At the legendary Gelito Ortega court, the Changas de Naranjito defeated the Valencianas de Juncos 3-0 (25-23, 25-18, 25-20), moving up to fourth place in the standings. This marked the seventh loss of eight matches for the Valencianas, placing them at the bottom of the standings with a 2-7 record and six points.

The Changas, now at 3-6 with nine points, were led offensively by Génesis Collazo and Adanna Rollins, who each contributed 13 points. Taylor Trammel followed with 10 points.

Naranjito outperformed Juncos in digs (47-43), while Juncos led in assists (16-14). Both teams were tied in attacks (39), blocks (8), and aces (7).

Atenienses Overcome Cangrejeras

At the Roberto Clemente Coliseum, the visiting Atenienses de Manatí defeated the Cangrejeras de Santurce 3-1 (24-26, 25-21, 26-24, 25-20).

Manatí outperformed Santurce in attacks (60-52), blocks (12-10), aces (6-5), digs (104-99), receptions (59-51), and assists (30-18).

Karla Santos, Dariana Hollingsworth, Chareika Carrión, and Tristin Savage led the winning team with 27, 19, 11, and 10 points, respectively.

For Santurce, Andrea Rangel scored 19 points, while Neira Ortiz and Helena Grozer each added 15 points, and Gina Prososki contributed 13.

The Atenienses remain in second place with a 7-3 record and 22 points, while Santurce holds third place at 4-5 with 12 points.

Criollas Win Rematch Against Mets

The Criollas de Caguas avenged their only loss of the season, handed to them by the Mets, by defeating them 3-1 (16-25, 25-22, 25-13, 25-11).

With the match tied at one set apiece, the Criollas had a strong start in the third set, taking a 7-1 lead and securing the first technical timeout at 8-2 with a successful attack from French player Julie Oliveira Souza. They also won the second technical timeout 16-6 after a failed attack by Rebecca Latham.

From that point on, it was all Caguas, including the next set, where they recorded 21 blocks compared to just nine by the visitors.

Both teams ended the match tied in attacks (42), blocks (4), and assists (18). The Mets had the edge in digs (86-85) and receptions (35-24).

Diana Reyes led the Criollas’ offense with 16 points,11 on attacks, four on blocks, and one ace. She was joined by Sofía Victoriá (15), Julie Oliveira Souza (14), and Alba Hernández (12), who registered eight blocks.

For the Mets, Rebecca Latham was the top scorer with 22 points.

Caguas remains at the top of the standings with an 8-1 record and 24 points, while the Mets drop to fifth place with a 3-5 record and eight points.

JUNCOS, Puerto Rico, February 9, 2025. – In Sunday’s matchups of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF), the Mets de Guaynabo ended the Cangrejeras’ three-game winning streak by defeating them in straight sets at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum. Meanwhile, the Valencianas and Atenienses battled in a thrilling five-set encounter at the Rafael G. Amabert Coliseum.

Guaynabo secured their victory over the Cangrejeras de Santurce with set scores of 25-22, 28-26, and 25-16.

The winners’ offensive effort was led by Rebecca Latham, who recorded 21 points, all from attacks. Valeria Flores and Legna Hernández also reached double figures, scoring 17 and 14 points, respectively.

For the Cangrejeras, Gina Prososki stood out with 14 points, followed by Andrea Rangel and Lindsay Stalzer, who both contributed 11 points.

Guaynabo claimed all three available points from the match, improving their record to 3-4 and accumulating 8 points, moving up to fourth place in the standings. Santurce, despite not earning any points, remains in third place with a 4-4 record and 12 points.

Guaynabo outperformed Santurce in attacks (56-38), digs (85-59), and assists (18-15). The Cangrejeras led in blocks (5-4) and receptions (36-30).

Juncos Prevails in Five-Set Thriller

The Valencianas de Juncos and the Atenienses de Manatí delivered an electrifying five-set battle, ensuring both teams earned points regardless of the outcome. Juncos emerged victorious 3-2 (25-16, 22-25, 23-25, 25-14, 15-9).

The decisive set was tied up to point 6, before Juncos gained the court switch at 8-6 following a Manatí attack error through the middle and a successful spike by Seliann Concepción from zone four.

Juncos claimed two points from the victory, improving their record to 2-6 and accumulating 6 points, tying for fifth place with the Changas de Naranjito. The team also snapped a three-match losing streak.

Meanwhile, Manatí added one point despite the loss, remaining in second place with a 6-3 record and 19 points.

For the Valencianas, Jaylen Hodge delivered a stellar performance with 34 points, 33 on attacks and one from a block. She was supported by Alexia Khuel (12), Kelly Sánchez (11), and Elissa Alcántara (10).

On the Manatí side, Dariana Hollingsworth led with 27 points, including 18 attacks, 7 blocks, and 2 aces. Chareika Carrión and Tristin Savage added 12 points each.

Juncos outperformed Manatí in attacks (72-49) and digs (106-81). However, Manatí had the advantage in blocks (17-11), aces (5-2), receptions (53-39), and assists (23-19).

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, February 7, 2025. – In Friday’s action in the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF), the Criollas de Caguas, Atenienses de Manatí, and Cangrejeras de Santurce emerged victorious, maintaining their positions in the league’s top three.

At the Roger Mendoza Coliseum in Caguas, the Criollas, after losing the first set, adjusted their strategy to defeat the Changas de Naranjito 3-1 (21-25, 25-20, 26-24, 25-21).

Caguas remain at the top of the standings with a 7-1 record and 21 accumulated points. Naranjito, unable to collect points from the loss, stays in fourth place with a 2-6 record and six points.

Caguas outperformed Naranjito in attacks (57-44) and receptions (53-38). Naranjito led in blocks (12-9), digs (87-81), and assists (25-2). Both teams registered three service aces.

Caguas’ offensive effort was led by Sofía Victoria, Kristin Lux, Diana Reyes, and Stephanie Enright, who contributed 17, 14, 12, and 11 points, respectively. For Naranjito, Adanna Rollins and Génesis Collazo each scored 17 points.

Manatí Earns Three Points Against Mets

The Atenienses de Manatí defended their home court at the Juan Aubin Cruz Coliseum, overcoming the Mets de Guaynabo 3-1 (25-27, 25-20, 25-22, 25-19).

Juliana Askew distributed her sets effectively among Dariana Hollingsworth, Tristin Savage, Ariana Pagan, and Chareika Carrión, ensuring all four reached double-digit scoring with 25, 13, 12, and 10 points, respectively. Askew recorded 24 assists, averaging six per set.

Rebecca Latham once again led the Mets’ offense with 17 points, while Valeria Flores and Legna Hernández contributed 15 and 10 points, respectively.

Manatí secured all three available points to hold onto second place, improving to a 6-2 record with 18 accumulated points. Guaynabo failed to earn points and now holds a 2-4 record with five accumulated points, placing them fifth in the standings.

The Atenienses outperformed the Mets in attacks (52-44), blocks (16-11), digs (81-75), service aces (6-5), and assists (24-23). Guaynabo led in receptions (49-39).

Santurce Secures Third Consecutive Win

The Cangrejeras de Santurce defeated the Valencianas de Juncos on the road at the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum with a 3-0 sweep (26-24, 25-23, 31-29).

This marked the third consecutive victory for the Cangrejeras, while Juncos suffered their sixth loss of the season in seven matches, three of them in a row. Santurce’s offense was led by Andrea Rangel, Helena Grozer, and Neira Ortiz, who scored 13, 12, and 11 points, respectively.

For Juncos, Jaelyn Hodge contributed 16 points, followed by Elissa Alcántara, Alexia Khuel, and Adriana Rodríguez, each with 10 points.

Santurce improved to a 4-3 record with 12 accumulated points, holding onto third place in the standings. Juncos remains in last place with a 1-6 record and four points. The Cangrejeras dominated in blocks (12-4) and digs (73-69).

The Valencianas had the advantage in attacks (51-38), service aces (6-3), receptions (41-33), and assists (20-15).

The Women’s Volleyball Superior League will take a break on Saturday and resume on Sunday, February 9, with two matches, both scheduled for 5:00 PM: Santurce vs. Guaynabo and Manatí vs. Juncos.

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

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, February 4, 2025. – In the only match scheduled at the start of the fourth week of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF), held at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum, the Mets de Guaynabo fought hard to defeat the Valencianas de Juncos 3-2 (25-17, 13-25, 25-16, 20-25, 15-10).

This was the first match of the season to extend to five sets.

With a 2-1 set advantage for the Mets, the Juncos team responded with solid net play and improved defensive performance. They led the technical timeout 16-11 with an attack from zone four by Gabby Gonzales. From that point on, they maintained control to push the match into a decisive tie-break.

In the fifth set, a direct service ace by Legna Hernández gave the Mets a 4-1 lead, and they switched sides ahead 8-3 after a failed attack into the antenna by Kelly Sánchez from zone four.

Guaynabo secured the victory by extending the lead to 12-6 with a strong attack off the Juncos block by Rebecca Latham. They reached match point at 14-7 following a service error by the visiting team and sealed the win 15-10 with another powerful attack from Latham from zone two.

The top scorers for the Mets de Guaynabo were Rebecca Latham with 32 points, including 27 kills, 4 blocks, and one ace. She was followed by Valeria Flores and Legna Hernández with 13 and 9 points, respectively.

For Juncos, Jaelyn Hodge led with 27 points, while Alexia Khuel and Elissa Alcántara contributed 10 and 9 points, respectively.

With the win, the Mets earned two points and improved their record to 2-3 with a total of 5 points. Juncos, despite the loss, gained one point and now stands at 1-5 with 4 points.

The Mets outperformed Juncos in blocks (11-6) and assists (27-19). Juncos, however, led in attacks (62-53), aces (3-2), digs (84-79), and receptions (45-34).

The match between the Valencianas de Juncos and the Atenienses de Manatí, originally scheduled for Sunday, February 9, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum in Juncos, has been rescheduled to 5:00 p.m.

NARANJITO, Puerto Rico, February 1, 2025. – The Atenienses, Cangrejeras, and Criollas wrapped up the third week of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) with victories.

The Atenienses de Manatí secured three points by defeating the Changas de Naranjito at the legendary Gelito Ortega court with a 3-1 (23-25, 25-13, 25-20, 25-20) victory on Saturday night.

Dariana Hollingsworth led the winning offense with 23 points, including 19 attacks and 4 blocks, followed by Tristin Savage and Chareika Carrión with 16 points each. On the other side, Naranjito’s top scorer was Genesis Collazo, who tallied 23 points, 20 in attacks and 3 in blocks.

The Atenienses now have a 5-1 record with 15 points, while the Changas de Naranjito stand at 2-4 with 6 points.

Manatí outperformed Naranjito in attacks 62-34, digs 75-59, and receptions 41-37. Both teams recorded 4 aces and 12 assists, while Naranjito had a slight edge in blocks 13-12.

In another match, The Cangrejeras de Santurce, led offensively by Mexico-born Andrea Rangel with 26 points, defeated the Mets de Guaynabo 3-1 (23-25, 25-21, 24-26, 25-20) in the first match of the Metropolitan Cup between the two teams.

Aside from Rangel’s double-digit performance, Santurce also had Gina Prososki, Neira Ortiz,  and Helena Grozer with 21, 13 and 11 points respectively. Ortiz had an outstanding defensive night with 9 of the Cangrejeras’ 17 total blocks.

For the Mets de Guaynabo, Rebecca Latham led all scorers with 30 points, all from attacks. Valeria Flores followed with 13 points, while Alejandra Argüello added 11.

Santurce improved to a 2-3 record with 6 points, while Guaynabo remains at 1-3 with 3 points.

Statistically, Santurce led in attacks 56-55, blocks 17-11), and aces 6-4. Guaynabo, however, led in digs 101-75, receptions 42-41 and assists 26-11.

At the Rafael G. Amalbert court in Juncos, the Criollas de Caguas bounced back from an early setback to defeat the Valencianas de Juncos 3-1 (23-25, 26-24, 33-31, 25-23), earning three points.

With the match tied at one set apiece, the Valencianas missed their chance to close out the third set after leading 24-22. A misplay by Caguas’ Kristin Lux on an attack from Zone 2 sent the set into extra points. From there, both teams battled until 31-31, when Lux redeemed herself with a successful attack from Zone 2, followed by a failed attack from Jaylen Hodge, sealing the set for Caguas.

A similar scenario played out in the fourth set. Juncos led 23-20 after Hodge scored freely from Zone 2, seemingly pushing the match to a deciding fifth set. However, Caguas had other plans, mounting a 5-0 run capped off by consecutive blocks from middle blocker Alba Hernández to secure the win.

Caguas had four players in double digits, led by Sofía Victoria with 18 points (15 attacks, 2 blocks, 1 ace). She was followed by Alba Hernández, Kristin Lux and Stephanie Enright with 15, 14 and 13 points respectively.

Jaylen Hodge was the standout performer for the Valencianas de Juncos with 28 points.

Caguas had the advantage in blocks 13-11 and aces 6-3, while Juncos led in attacks 75-73, digs 91-88, receptions 54-30, and assists 25-21.

With this victory, Caguas now holds a 5-1 record with 15 points, tying Manatí for first place in the standings. Meanwhile, Juncos falls to 1-4 with 3 points.

LVSF action continues on Tuesday, February 4, with a single match as the Valencianas de Juncos visit the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum to face the Mets de Guaynabo at 8:00 PM.

JUNCOS, Puerto Rico, January 30, 2025.- In Thursday’s action of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League, the Valencianas de Juncos and the Mets de Guaynabo secured their first victory of the season while defending their home court.

At the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum, the Valencianas defeated the Changas de Naranjito with scores of 25-23, 25-19, and 25-18.

In the first set, the last tie occurred at 18-18. After that, a 6-0 run by the Valencianas took them to set point. Elissa Alcántara successfully attacked from zone 4, Adanna Rollins was blocked, and then Naomi Cabello capitalized on an overpass by the Changas. Two aces by Gabby Gonzales, along with another attack from Alcántara, secured the set for Juncos. The home team sealed the set at 25-19 with a key block on Aury Cruz.

In the second set, Juncos reached set point at 24-18 with Alexia Khuel attacking through the middle. They later withstood a late push from the Changas, closing the set with a block by Khuel on Cruz from Naranjito.

The third set was less competitive than the previous ones, also favoring Juncos.

With this victory, the Valencianas improve to 1-3 with 3 accumulated points, while Naranjito remains at 2-3 with 6 points, having failed to add to their tally.

Juncos outperformed Naranjito in blocks (10-5), aces (10-2), and digs (60-52). Meanwhile, the Changas had the edge in attacks (38-37), receptions (38-30), and assists (17-11).

For the Valencianas, the offensive standouts were Jaylen Hodge, Gabby Gonzales, and Adriana Rodríguez with 14, 13, and 10 points, respectively.

For the Changas, Adanna Rollins, Taylor Trammel, and Aury Cruz contributed 13, 11, and 10 points, respectively.

Mets de Guaynabo End Criollas de Caguas’ Undefeated Streak

On a memorable night at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum, the Mets de Guaynabo ended the Criollas de Caguas’ four-game winning streak with a dominant 3-0 victory (25-17, 25-21, 25-20), showcasing their superiority on the court.

Rebecca Latham led Guaynabo with an outstanding performance, scoring 22 points and guiding her team to their first win of the season. On the Criollas’ side, Kristin Lux and Stephanie Enright both reached double digits with 10 points each, but they couldn’t stop the Mets’ momentum.

With this victory, Guaynabo improves to 1-2 and adds 3 points in the standings. Meanwhile, Caguas, which failed to score any points, remains tied for first place with the Atenienses de Manatí, both holding a 4-1 record with 12 points.

The Women’s Superior Volleyball League action continues Saturday, February 1, with three matches:

Caguas visits Juncos at 8:30 pm

Guaynabo visits Santurce at 8:12 pm

Manatí visits Naranjtio at 8:00 pm

MANATÍ, Puerto Rico, January 29, 2025. – In the only match on the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) schedule, the Atenienses de Manatí, last season’s runners-up, claimed victory in four sets (25-23, 21-25, 26-24, 25-20) over the defending champions, Cangrejeras de Santurce, at the Juan Aubín Cruz Coliseum.

With the win, the Atenienses earned three points, improving their record to 4-1 and accumulating 12 points, tying for first place with the Criollas de Caguas, who also have 12 points and four wins but remain undefeated.

Santurce, which did not add any points, now holds a 1-3 record with three accumulated points, remaining in fourth place in the standings.

With the match tied at one set apiece, both teams entered the final stretch of the third set evenly matched. Manatí reached set point first at 24-23 with an ace from Juliana Askew.

After another tie, Manatí sealed the set 26-24 with two consecutive attacks, one from zone four and another through the middle.

Manatí secured the fourth set early, reaching the technical timeout with an 8-4 lead thanks to a block by Kjersti Strong on Andrea Rangel, who attacked from the back row.

For the remainder of the set, the runners-up displayed a highly organized and defensive game. They reached the second technical timeout with a 16-10 lead following a missed serve by the visitors.

The Atenienses arrived at set point with a comfortable 24-16 lead after a service error by Andrea Fuentes and sealed the victory at 25-20 following another service error by the Cangrejeras, this time from Helena Grozer.

The top scorers for the winning team were Karla Santos with 21 points, followed by Tristin Savage and Chareika Carrión with 16 points each, and Kjersti Strong with 15.

For Santurce, Andrea Rangel, Lindsay Stalzer, and Helena Grozer contributed 25, 12, and 11 points, respectively.

Manatí outperformed Santurce in attacks 63 to 45, digs 91 to 86, receptions 54 to 44, aces 5 to 3, and assists 35 to 23. Both teams finished with 11 successful blocks.

LVSF action continues Thursday, January 30, with two matches. The Changas de Naranjito will visit the Valencianas de Juncos at the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum in Juncos, marking the home opener for the Valencianas at 8:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the undefeated Criollas de Caguas will travel to Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum to face the Mets de Guaynabo (0-2, 0 points) at 8:00 p.m.

NARANJITO,Puerto Rico, January 26, 2025. – On Sunday night in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF), matches concluded in straight sets for the second consecutive evening.

At the legendary Gelito Ortega Court, the Changas de Naranjito returned to the winning path, defeating the Mets de Guaynabo with scores of 25-14, 25-14, and 25-23.

The winning offense was led by Adanna Rollins with 17 points, 15 from attacks and 2 from blocks. She was followed by Genesis Collazo with 15 points and Taylor Trammel with 12.

With the victory, Naranjito improves to 2-2 in this young season, accumulating 6 points, while the Mets de Guaynabo remain winless and no points after two matches.

In the third set, the Mets couldn’t capitalize on a slim 22-20 lead, which quickly disappeared after a 3-0 run by the Changas. The run included an overpass from the Mets that allowed Genesis Collazo to attack effectively against their block to take the lead.

The set saw one more tie before Naranjito blocked Legna Hernández to reach set point, prompting the Mets to call a timeout. On the subsequent play, the Changas secured the win with a powerful attack by Adanna Rollins from position four.

For Guaynabo, their offensive efforts were led by reinforcements Rebecca Latham and Savanna Kjolhede, who scored 11 and 10 points, respectively.

Naranjito outperformed Guaynabo in attacks (40-30), blocks (13-11), aces (3-0), digs (62-59), and assists (21-14). Guaynabo led in receptions (32-23).

Atenienses Secure Back-to-Back Wins

The Atenienses de Manatí handed the Valencianas de Juncos their third loss of the season in as many outings, defeating them at the Juan Aubin Cruz Coliseum in Manatí with scores of 25-15, 25-22, and 25-18.

Manatí excelled in attacks (41-31), aces (6-0), digs (53-46), and assists (18-13). Juncos led in blocks (4-3) and receptions (36-29).

It was the second consecutive victory for the runner-up Atenienses, who now hold a 3-1 record with 9 points, placing them second in the standings.

The winning offense saw Dariana Hollingsworth and Karla Santos each score 14 points. For Juncos (0-3 and 0 points), Jaelyn Hodge contributed 11 points, all from attacks.

Criollas Stay Undefeated

The Criollas de Caguas delivered another outstanding performance in the blocking department, amassing 10 blocks to secure their fourth win of the season. They remain at the top of the standings after defeating the defending champion, Cangrejeras de Santurce, 3-0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-16) at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum.

With the victory, Caguas has now won 9 consecutive sets after dropping the first set of their second match of the season.

Caguas dominated Santurce in attacks (40-27), blocks (10-4), aces (6-4), digs (72-57), and assists (17-12). Santurce led in receptions (38-20).

The Criollas’ offensive efforts were led by Kristin Lux, Alba Hernández, and Sofía Victoriá, who scored 13, 11, and 10 points, respectively.

For Santurce, no players reached double digits. The team remains with 3 accumulated points and a 1-2 record.

The Women’s Superior Volleyball League action resumes on Wednesday, January 29, when the Cangrejeras de Santurce visit the Atenienses de Manatí at the Juan Aubin Cruz Coliseum at 8:30 PM.