Tag: Volleyball

May 1, 2024.- The pools for the inaugural edition of the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship are now formed as the drawing of lots for the event was completed on Wednesday.

The 16 national teams from five continents were allocated into four pools and are now aware of their opponents in the first round of the tournament, which will be held in Lima, Peru, from August 17-24.

Hosts Peru will be in Pool A, where they will face continental rivals Brazil, the Dominican Republic and Canada. Pool B will feature Türkiye, Thailand, China and Ecuador.

Pool C has teams from four different continents in Italy, Argentina, Egypt and Mexico. Japan leads Pool D, where it will be faced with Croatia, Puerto Rico and the Chinese Taipei.

The first edition of the Girls’ U17 World Championship, which starting in 2024 will be held every two years, will have 56 matches during the seven days of competition.

Teams will face their pool opponents in the first three days in order to determine their positions ahead of the start of the playoffs. All 16 national teams will advance to the Round of 16, with the winners progressing for the quarterfinals and the losers battling in the playoffs to determine positions from 9th-16th.

May 1, 2024.- Exciting duels are set to take place in the first days of the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship as the drawing of lots for the event was completed on Wednesday, determining the composition of the pools.

The inaugural edition of the biennial event will be hosted in Sofia, Bulgaria, from August 24-31, and the 16 participating national teams were split into four pools in the first round of the tournament.

Allocated in Pool A, hosts Bulgaria will face Mexico, the Chinese Taipei and Spain. Entirely formed by teams from Africa and Asia, Pool B will have Iran, Egypt, Tunisia and Libya.

Italy start the event as the top team in Pool C, where they will face Argentina, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Pool D is led by Belgium, also featuring Brazil, Chile and Uzbekistan.

Pool play will open the first edition of the Boys’ U17 World Championship with teams facing their opponents in a single round-robin format. All 16 participating national teams will advance to the Round of 16.

The winners of the first match of the elimination rounds will move forward to the quarterfinals, while the losers will play in the playoffs to determine final positions from 9th to 16th.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 30, 2024.- The Jamaican Volleyball Association (JaVA) is excited to announce the appointed of Roy Taylor as its Technical Director, confident that his leadership will propel the Association to new heights in the ever-evolving landscape of volleyball.

Roy Taylor is a Senior Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Justice of the Peace, and a FIVB Level 3 Coach. He was the former Head Coach of Kingston Technical High School, Lakers Volleyball Club, MOSA Volleyball Club, Mico College (now Mico University College), University of the West Indies, former volleyball lecturer at the GC Foster College of Physical Education and Sports and has worked with several senior and junior national programs from as far back as 1988.

 JaVA President, Jacqueline Cowan explained that the role of Technical Director is not new to Taylor,  “he held the position during the administration of former President Warrenton Dixon and was instrumental in the development and implementation of the Association’s Primary School’s Competition”.

 In his role, Taylor will be responsible for leading technical projects, driving innovation, and ensuring the alignment of technical strategies with the overall volleyball development initiatives at all levels.

 “With a proven track record of success in volleyball, Taylor is well positioned to guide our national programs toward continued excellence and growth”, stated Audley Weir, JaVA General Secretary.

April 24, 2024.- Volleyball Canada is pleased to announce the Next Gen and age-group athletes that will be part of the men’s national team program for the 2024 season.
 
The following athletes will be part of the teams that will participate in various NORCECA (Continental) Championships and Pan Am tournaments.
 
The Next Gen team will be featured on home soil, at the NORCECA Final 6, which will take place at the Centre Slush Puppie in Gatineau, Quebec in August (ticket info coming soon). 
 
These teams are in addition to the senior team, which was announced earlier.

2024 NEXTGEN TEAM 
Christopher Byam – Bow Island, AB 
Jordan Canham – Avonmore, ON 
Maxwell Elgert – Edmonton, AB 
Jesse Elser – Calgary, AB 
Mason Greves – Calgary, AB 
Daenan Gyimah – Scarborough, ON 
Isaac Heslinga – Orangeville, ON 
Zachary Hollands – Victoriaville, QC 
Matthew Neaves – Calgary, QC 
Darian Picklyk – Winnipeg, MB 
Skyler Varga – Muenster, SK 
James Vincett – Calgary, AB 
 
2024 U21 TEAM and U23 ATHLETES
Kai Boyko – Winnipeg, MB 
Trent Cherewaty – Mansfield, ON 
Piers de Greeff – Victoria, BC 
Kale Fisher – Edmonton, AB 
Quintin Greenidge – Hamilton, ON 
Daniil Hershtynovich – Thornhill, ON 
Grant Hill – Calgary, AB 
Cody Hudson – Calgary, AB 
Ryan John – Calgary, AB 
Jared Kuiken – London, ON 
Zakari Morneau – Québec, QC 
Brady Paterson – Baden, ON 
Ashton South – Airdrie, AB 
Owen Weekes – Winnipeg, MB 
Reeve Gingera – Calgary, AB (U23)
Maxime Gratton – Ottawa, ON (U23)
Dylan Martens – Winnipeg, MB (U23)
Cory Schoenherr – Waterloo, ON (U23)
 
2024 U19 TEAM 
Tyson Cassone – Stratford, ON 
Tyson DeZutter – Red Deer, AB 
Grayson McDonald – Edmonton, AB 
Kai Miles – Edmonton, AB 
Dennis Moschopoulos – Burnaby, BC 
Isaac Navarro – Surrey, BC 
Pavlo Ostapchuk – Kiev, Ukraine 
Simon Tate – Ladner, BC 
Aiden Vandenheuvel – Puslinch, ON 
Rueben Veith – Prince Albert, SK 
Benjamin Weiss – Sherwood Park, AB 
Luke Wright – Edmonton, AB 

SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, April 24, 2024.- The Jamaica Defence Force and UWI Volleyball are champions of the the Jamaica Volleyball Association (JaVA) Club League. The league culminated at the GC Foster College of Physical Education and Sports over the past weekend.

In the Women’s final, Master’s Volleyball Club were no match for the defending champion as UWI Volleyball Club won in straight sets 3-0 (25-16, 25-15, 25-20).

The team was led by team captain and national representative Erica Harris.

In the Men’s final, the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) defeated MOSA Volleyball Club in straight sets 3-0 (25-10, 25-21, 25-22).

JDF was led by 2023 RJR Sportsman of the year for Volleyball and team captain, Captain Ryck Webb.

GC Foster College (Women) and UWI A (Men) placed third after straight sets victories over MOSA Volleyball Club and UWI B respectively in the 3rd place playoffs.

MANATÍ, Puerto Rico, April 23, 2024 – The Cangrejeras de Santurce franchise, which debuted last year in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) of the Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation (FPV), conquered their first national title over the Manatí Ateniense.

Last year, the Cangrejeras had to settle for the second place against the Corozal Pinkin, but they returned this season with a team full of local and international talent with the mission of winning the title, sweeping the final series in four games (4-0).

The Cangrejeras de Santurce join the Chicas of San Juan as the two teams from the capital city to win a Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) championship. The Chicas did it in the 1992 season.

Santurce concluded the final series on Monday night after a 3-0 (25-22, 22-25, 25-22, 25-17)  victory, at the Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu Coliseum in Manatí.

American reinforcement McKenzie Adams was the top scorer for Cangrejeras with 18 points, 13 in attacks, three in blocks, two direct services, 17 defenses, and seven passes; Turkish player Yeliz Basa with 17 points, 15 in attacks, two in blocks, and eight defenses; Czech player Helena Havelkova with 15 points, 12 in attacks, three in blocks, 12 defenses, and 22 passes; Puerto Rican Neira Ortiz contributed eight points, five in attacks, three in blocks, and an ace; and naturalized Venezuelan Shirley Florián with eight points, all in attacks.

Cangrejeras’ setter Carli Lloyd made 27 assists, 15 defenses, and five points, two in attacks, two in blocks, and an ace.

Cangrejeras’ libero and captain Debora Seilhammer was chosen as the Most Valuable Player of the 2024 final series. Seilhammer made 35 defenses and 11 passes in the last match of the final series.

For Manatí, Zoe Weatherington scored 18 points, 15 in attacks, two in blocks, an ace, and 15 defenses; Karla Santos achieved 17 points, all in attacks, 18 defenses, and 22 passes; María Schlegel with 12 points, 11 in attacks, a block, 20 defenses, and 13 passes; and Claudia Dillon with 10 points, five in attacks, three in blocks, and two direct serves.

FINAL SERIES:

Sunday, April 14           Manatí (1-3) Santurce

Wednesday, April 17     Santurce (3-2) Manatí

Saturday, April 20         Manatí (0-3) Santurce

Monday, April 22           Santurce (3-1) Manatí

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 21, 2024.- The runners-up Cangrejeras de Santurce (3-0) won the third game of the 2024 Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) final series against the Atenienses de Manatí (0-3), standing one win away from capturing the first national title for this franchise.

Santurce dominated the match 25-16, 25-22, and 25-21, at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in Hato Rey on Saturday night.

With the third set tied at 21-21, Andrea Rangel attacked for the point and Santurce’s lead, 22-21. Czech player Helena Havelkova smashed through the Atenienses’ block to put the score at 23-21. A shot from Karla Santos fell outside, giving Cangrejeras the match point at 24-21. And Havelkova secured point 25 and the victory for the capital’s team.

For Santurce, Havelkova was the top scorer with 20 points, including 17 attacks, two blocks, one ace, 13 digs, and 16 passes; McKenzie Adams contributed 11 points, with 10 attacks, one block, nine digs, and 15 passes; Neira Ortiz with nine points, three attacks, and six blocks; and Andrea Rangel with eight points, seven attacks, one block, and seven digs. Setter Carli Lloyd made 27 assists in three sets, 12 digs, and four points, all on attacks. Libero and captain of Santurce, Deborah Seilhammer, made 26 digs and seven passes.

For Manatí, Zoe Weatherington scored 14 points, including 13 attacks, one block, and 13 digs; Karla Santos with eight points, seven attacks, one block, 13 digs, and 19 passes; and Spanish player María Schlegel with eight points, six attacks, one block, one ace, 12 digs, and 12 passes.

The final series will continue on Monday, April 22 at 8:30 p.m. with the fourth game at the Coliseo Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu.

Before Saturday’s match started, there was a minute of silence for the eternal rest of the scorer director of the Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation (FPV), Diana Santiago-Sotomayor, who passed away suddenly this week.

On the other hand, at the end of the match, the final whistle was blown by the main referee Arnaldo Piñero, who officiated his last game after four decades on the local and international volleyball courts. “Grndpa”, affectionately known by all, was congratulated by his colleagues, players, coaches, and other volleyball personalities present at the Clemente.

The final series is broadcasted by WIPR Canal 6, https://wipr.pr/envivo/ and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wiprtv.

FINAL SERIES SCHEDULE:

Sunday, April 14        Manatí (1-3) Santurce 

Wednesday, April 17   Santurce (3-2) Manatí 

Saturday, April 20      Manatí (0-3) Santurce 

Monday, April 22       8:30 p.m. Santurce at Manatí 

Wednesday, April 24   8:30 p.m. Manatí at Santurce (If Necessary) 

Friday, April 26          8:30 p.m. Santurce at Manatí (If Necessary) 

Sunday, April 28        7:00 p.m. Manatí at Santurce (If Necessary) (neutral court)

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MANATÍ, Puerto Rico, April 18, 2024.- A block by Shirley Florián against Jonnalys Matos ended a dramatic fifth set, in which the runner-up Cangrejeras de Santurce claimed victory and took a (2-0) lead in the 2024 Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) final series against the Atenienses de Manatí.

Santurce secured the win 25-21, 23-25, 23-25, 25-23, and 16-14, at the Coliseo Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu in Manatí.

The Cangrejeras team was trailing in the fourth set, 16-10, at the second technical timeout for Manatí. The home team threatened to take the victory by extending their lead to 22-20, but errors became their own enemy, giving the Cangrejeras a break, who seized every opportunity to dominate, 25-23, and force a fifth set.

In the fifth set, Manatí led 8-7 at the side switch. Santurce quickly turned the score, leading 9-8, and the Atenienses called a timeout. Upon returning, they scored four consecutive points to pull ahead, 12-10; and later, 14-11.

Then came the spectacular comeback. A block by  middle blocker Neira Ortiz against Zoe Weatherington of Cangrejeras initiated Santurce’s five-point run, three of which were on errors with shots going out of bounds. And Florián sealed the deal with a block on Matos, to close 16-14, and secure a 2-0 series lead.

For Santurce, McKenzie Adams scored 17 points, 16 in attacks, one block, 15 digs, and 24 passes; Andrea Rangel contributed 16 points, 14 in attacks, two blocks, and 14 digs; Helena Havelkova with 15 points, 12 in attacks, three blocks, six digs, and 15 passes; setter Carli Lloyd with 10 points, six in attacks, four blocks, 16 digs, and 29 assists; and Neira Ortiz with eight points, five in attacks, and three blocks.

For Manatí, Zoe Weatherington was the top scorer of the match with 28 points, 25 in attacks, three blocks, and 16 digs; Karla Santos with 16 points, 15 in attacks, one block, 12 digs, and 20 passes; María Schlegel with 15 points, 14 in attacks, one block, 19 digs, and 12 passes. Claudia Dillon and Jonnalys Matos with six points each.

The final series will continue this Saturday, April 20, at 8:30 p.m. at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in Hato Rey.

The final series is entirely broadcast by WIPR Canal 6, https://wipr.pr/envivo/, and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wiprtv.

SCHEDULE FINAL SERIES:
 

Sunday, April 14 Manatí            (1-3) Santurce

Wednesday, April 17                 Santurce (3-2) Manatí

Saturday, April 20 8:30pm        Manatí at Santurce

Monday, April 22 8:30pm          Santurce at Manatí

Wednesday, April 24 8:30pm     Manatí at Santurce

Friday, April 26 8:30pm Santurce at Manatí (If Necessary)

Sunday, April 28 7:00pm           Manatí at Santurce (If Necessary) (neutral venue)

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 14, 2024.- The runner-up Cangrejeras de Santurce (1-0) started the 2024 Final Series of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) with a four-set victory over the Atenienses de Manatí (0-1).

Santurce prevailed 24-26, 26-24, 25-26, and 25-25 at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan.

The capital team managed to make the necessary adjustments to stop their opponents, who started Sunday’s match dominating the first set. Manatí returned to the second set with the same intention. The Atenienses managed to keep the score close every time Santurce threatened to pull away. Reinforcement Zoe Weatherington took charge of the Atenienses’ offense to bring the team point by point until achieving a tie at 20-20, 22-22, 23-23, and 24-24. Setter Carli Lloyd took the visitors’ breath away with one of her masterful plays at the net (25-24); and Neira Ortiz blocked Karla Santos to close the second set (26-24).

From then on, the game was completely different, and the Cangrejeras won the match in four sets.

McKenzie Adams was the top scorer for Cangrejeras with 22 points, 20 in attacks, two blocks, 12 digs, and four passes; Helena Havelkova contributed 16 points, 13 in attacks, two blocks, one ace, 16 digs, and eight passes; Neira Ortiz with 11 points, six in attacks, and five in blocks; Carli Lloyd and Yeliz Bassa with eight points each.

For Manatí, Zoe Weatherington with 23 points, 21 in attacks, one block, one ace, and 11 digs; Karla Santos with 14 points, all in attacks, 11 digs, and 19 passes; and María Priscilla Schlegel with 11 points, 10 in attacks, one block, seven digs, and 10 passes.

The final series will continue this Wednesday, April 17, at 8:30 p.m. at the Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu Coliseum in Manatí.

The final series will be entirely broadcasted by WIPR Channel 6, https://wipr.pr/envivo/ and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wiprtv . 

FINAL SERIES SCHEDULE:

Sunday, April 14           Manatí (1-3) Santurce

Wednesday, April 17     8:30 p.m. Santurce at Manatí

Saturday, April 20         8:30 p.m. Manatí at Santurce

Monday, April 22           8:30 p.m. Santurce at Manatí

Wednesday, April 24     8:30 p.m. Manatí at Santurce (If Necessary)

Friday, April 26             8:30 p.m. Santurce at Manatí (If Necessary)

Sunday, April 28           7:00 p.m. Manatí at Santurce (If Necessary) (neutral court)

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COROZAL, Puerto Rico, April 12, 2024 – The Atenienses de Manatí (4-1) became finalists of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) for the first time, after eliminating the two-time champions Pinkin de Corozal (1-4), in the fifth game of the semifinal B series.

Manatí will play their first final under the management of Dr. Luis Santini, against the Cangrejeras de Santurce.

The Atenienses secured the desired spot by defeating the Pinkin in three sets, 25-16, 25-23, and 25-17, at the Carmen Zoraida Figueroa court in Corozal.

The champions pushed all night to try to take the lead in the sets, but they were unsuccessful. The Atenienses simply established their game from the initial whistle and managed to stop the Pinkin’s streaks to not turn around the result.

Zoe Weatherington, María Priscilla Schlegel, and Karla Santos, who were the only players in double digits, took charge of the Atenienses’ offense.

Weatherington was the best with 19 points, 15 in attacks, one block, three direct services, and 16 defenses; Schlegel with 17 points, 14 in attacks, three blocks, 10 defenses, and seven passes; and Santos with 13 points, 12 in attacks, one ace, 12 defenses, and six passes.

For Corozal, reinforcement Payton Caffrey was the only player in double digits, scoring 10 points, eight in attacks, one block, and one ace. Paola Santiago, who debuted in the Pinkin uniform, was the second highest scorer with five points, all in attacks. Santiago was the Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player of the last season with the champions.

Semifinal B / Manatí (4-1)

Wednesday, April 3    Manatí (2-3) Corozal

Saturday, April 6        Corozal (1-3) Manatí

Sunday, April 7           Manatí (3-1) Corozal

Tuesday, April 9         Corozal (2-3) Manatí

Thursday, April 11     Manatí (3-0) Corozal

The schedule for the 2024 final series between Manatí and Santurce is as follows:

Sunday, April 14, 6:15 p.m.              Manatí in Santurce

Wednesday, April 17, 8:00 p.m.       Santurce in Manatí

Saturday, April 20, 8:15 p.m.           Manatí in Santurce

Monday, April 22, 8:00 p.m.             Santurce in Manatí

Wednesday, April 24, 8:15 p.m.       Manatí in Santurce (if necessary)

Friday, April 26, 8:15 p.m.               Santurce in Manatí (if necessary)

Sunday, April 28, 7:00 p.m.              Manatí in Santurce (if necessary) (Neutral court)

Puerto Rico, April 10, 2024. – The Santurce Cangrejeras (4-0) completed an undefeated run in the semifinal series A of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF), while the Atenienses are one victory away from securing the coveted spot.

This past weekend, Cangrejeras defeated Juncos Valencianas (0-4) in three sets to advance to the 2024 grand final.

For the second consecutive year, Santurce will compete in the championship series after securing a crucial victory of 25-20, 25-22, and 25-18 at the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum in Juncos.

In 2022, Cangrejeras, in their first year under this franchise name, lost the final to the two-time champions Pinkin of Corozal. Now, they will await the winner of semifinal B between Pinkin and the Atenienses of Manatí.

The capital team was led by McKenzie Adams, the top scorer of the match with 17 points, including 16 in attacks, a block, eight digs, and 11 passes. Andrea Rangel contributed 15 points, Helena Havelkova scored nine points, and Neira Ortiz added eight points. Olympic setter Carli Lloyd provided 23 assists, 10 digs, four points, three in attacks, and a block.

For Juncos, who didn’t have a player in double digits, Sh’Diamond Holly scored nine points, eight in attacks, and a block; Kara McGhee and Elissa Alcántara each contributed seven points.

The Atenienses of Manatí (3-1) are one victory away from reaching the desired spot in the grand final of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF), defeating the two-time champions Pinkin of Corozal (1-3) in five thrilling sets.

Manatí secured the fourth game of the semifinal B with a 22-25, 25-17, 23-25, 25-23, and 15-12 victory at the Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu Coliseum, home of the Atenienses.

The Manatí team needs one more victory to become finalists and face the Santurce Cangrejeras for the championship of the 2024 LVSF tournament. In fact, the members of the capital team, along with their coach Jamille Torres, attended the match between  Pinkin and the Atenienses.

Karla Santos, captain of Manatí, was the top scorer for Atenienses with 23 points, followed by María Priscilla Schlegel with 18 points, Zoe Weatherington with 17 points, and Claudia Dillon with 12 points. Setter Nicole Drewnick provided 24 assists, 18 passes, and five points, three in attacks, and two in blocks. Libero Yaleimid Correa finished the night with 16 digs and 16 passes.

For Corozal, Daly Santana scored 18 points, all in attacks, Yanlis Feliz contributed 17 points, Payton Caffrey scored 17 points, and Génesis Castillo added 11 points. The new reinforcement for the Pinkin, setter Gabby Blossom, provided 33 assists, 12 digs, and an ace.

Manatí recorded nine blocks for points compared to Corozal’s 14. In digs, both teams reached 100; Corozal with exactly 100 and Manatí with 113; and in passes, the Pinkin had 64 passes compared to 55 for the Atenienses.

The semifinal B between the Pinkin and the Atenienses will continue on Thursday, April 11, with the fourth game of the series at 8:00 p.m. at the Carmen Zoraida Figueroa Court in Corozal.

Semifinal A

Saturday, March 30    Juncos (0-3) Santurce

Monday, April 1          Santurce (3-0)Juncos

Wednesday, April 3    Juncos (1-3) Santurce

Friday, April 5             Santurce (3-0) Juncos

Semifinal B

Wednesday, April 3    8:15 p.m.   Manatí (2-3) Corozal

Saturday, April 6        8:15 p.m.   Corozal (1-3) Manatí

Sunday, April 7          7:00 p.m.   Manatí (3-1) Corozal 

Tuesday, April 9         8:15 p.m.   Corozal (2-3) Manatí

Thursday, April 11      8:15 p.m.   Manatí en Corozal

Friday, April 12           8:15 p.m.   Corozal en Manatí (DSN)

Sunday, April 14         7:00 p.m.   Manatí en Corozal (DSN)

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 7, 2024 – The National Women’s Volleyball Team Project, by the Dominican Volleyball Federation, welcomed a record number of 2,203 girls and young women at the Volleyball Pavilion, who came from the 31 provinces of the country accompanied by their parents with the desire to become “A Queen of the Caribbean” in the not-so-distant future.

Immediately, Mr. Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, president of the Project, and Milagros Cabral, general director, announced they will grant 500 scholarships that will significantly impact an equal number of families.

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“This is something incredible, we are happy with the support of the Dominican people, that’s why we will hand out 500 scholarships, those from the provinces only need to have family in Santo Domingo to host them, then we will pay for their school, school supplies, uniforms, transportation, allowances, shoes, backpacks,” Marte and Cabral rejoiced. “Studies and sports go side by side,” they added.

They thanked sponsors such as Malta Morena, GBC pharmacies, Gatorade, and the Economic Cafeterias, who made their important contributions to make this third edition of “I want to be a Queen” a reality.

They pointed out that, with this human resource, they aim to obtain talents for the upcoming Olympic cycles, which will continue to strengthen the generational relay that women’s volleyball has always showcased for decades.

They explained that Espaillat province (Moca) sent the highest number of young girls to the Olympic Center, something that filled them with emotion and satisfaction.

From the early hours of Saturday, the Volleyball Pavilion became a “human anthill” with the arrival of girls and young women from Santo Domingo and many provinces of the country, who came full of hopes and dreams of seeing their Caribbean Queen dreams come true.

The coaching staff of the national teams, as well as several players from the Queens of the Caribbean, began working in segmented form with all the young women, identifying ages, sizes, and athletic abilities.

“Now with that database, we will make a preselection of those athletes to call them for training and to monitor the others,” said Milagros Cabral, who couldn’t hide her satisfaction and joy at seeing the volleyball pavilion filled with girls seeking to make their dreams come true.

At the event, the president of the Dominican Olympic Committee, Garibaldi Bautista, congratulated the National Team project for reaching its third “I want to be a Queen” call and urged them not to give up, as this will help keep volleyball in the national and international spotlight.

Girls and young women returned to their homes in the afternoon after the activity.

April 5, 2024.- Volleyball Canada has announced staff for several national age-group women’s programs. Team Canada women’s pathway programs are critical to the ongoing development and identification of athletes throughout the system.

2024 U21 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship
U21 National Team (Born in 2005 or later)
Competition Dates: June 23-July 1 in Toronto, Ontario
Training Dates: June 10-22 in Kitchener, Ontario

Head Coach: Olivier Faucher, QC
Assistant Coach: Chad Grimm, BC
Assistant Coach & Team Lead: Sandra Lamb, AB

2024 U19 NORCECA Girls’ Continental Championship
U19 National Team (Born in 2007 or later)
Competition Dates: July 12-20, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Training Dates: July 7-11 in Toronto, Ontario (York University)
Selection is open until April 9

Head Coach: Gina Schmidt, BC
Assistant Coach: Christine Biggs, AB
Assistant Coach & Team Lead: Chris Wandler, AB

2024 U17 Girls’ FIVB World Championships
U17 National Team (Born in 2008 or later)
Competition Dates: August 17-24 in Peru
U17 Worlds selection is open until April 12

Head Coach: Ryan Hofer, BC
Assistant Coach: Sammy Fraser, AB
Assistant Coach & Team Lead: Sandra Lamb, AB

2024 Canada Cup
Team Canada Red & White (Born in 2008 or later)
Competition Dates: July 23-28 in Tsuut’ina Nation, AB
Training Dates: July 12-22 in Olds, Alberta
Canada Cup selection is open until April 12 

Head Coach: Ryan Hofer, BC
Lead Assistant Coach: Sammy Fraser, AB
Assistant Coach: Matthew Schnarr, ON
Assistant Coach: Andre Gendron, QC
Assistant Coach: Hayden Nichol, ON
Assistant Coach: Chantelle LaMotte, AB

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 3, 2024. – A seminar on “Mental Performance” was held for the Dominican Female Age-Group National teams at the FIVB/NORCECA Regional Development Center led by Dr. Jovanny Montero, PhD, National Volleyball Mental Coach. 

The seminar was focused on working on various strategies for Team Building and Conflict Management to strengthen the bond between the players and improve communication within the team. 

The athletes had the opportunity to attend psycho-sport discussions that provide the necessary tools for conflict resolution in the sports context, highlighting the importance of effective communication and teamwork, so that they can identify, understand, and resolve conflicts constructively. 

In addition, practical activities were carried out, including a group dynamic where the players shared their strengths and weaknesses, and recommendations were provided for their improvement. This allows for strengthening group cohesion, facilitating more open and effective communication among team members. 

The players showed greater commitment to teamwork and a greater willingness to address conflicts, which contributes to the team’s ability to face the challenges of the game, as well as the team’s success in future competitions, creating more confidence, collaboration, and a better performance.

JUNCOS, Puerto Rico, April 2, 2024.-  Santurce Cangrejeras (2-0) swept Juncos Valencianas (0-2) once again in the second game of the A semifinal of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF).

Santurce achieved the victory 25-16, 25-17, and 25-23, at the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum in Juncos.

The capital team has won six consecutive sets in the series and tonight left Juncos’ offense without players in double digits again.

Andrea Rangel and McKenzie Adams scored 12 points each; Neira Ortiz and Helena Havelkova contributed 11 points each. Shirley Florián added eight points. Turkish player Yeliz Baza did not play today. Setter Carli Lloyd made 18 assists, 10 digs, and five points, two of them in blocks. Libero Deborah Seilhammer made 26 digs and eight passes.

For Juncos, Keishlyann Sánchez and Sh’Diamond Holly scored eight points each; and seven points from Kara McGhee. Setter Belle Morgan made 14 assists, 12 digs, and one point. Libero Madison Cruzado made 11 digs and 17 passes.

Semifinal A will continue on Wednesday, April 3 at 8:15 p.m. at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Hato Rey.

Semifinal A

Saturday, March 30      Juncos (0-3) Santurce

Monday, April 1            Santurce (3-0) Juncos

Wednesday, April 3       8:15 p.m. Juncos at Santurce

Friday, April 5               8:15 p.m. Santurce at Juncos

Sunday, April 7             8:15 p.m. Juncos at Santurce (DSN)

Tuesday, April 9           8:15 p.m. Santurce at Juncos (DSN)

Thursday, April 11        8:15 p.m. Juncos at Santurce (DSN)

(*DSN – If necessary)

Semifinal B begins Wednesday in Corozal

The Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation announced that the schedule for the B semifinal series will begin this Wednesday, April 3.

Atenienses will visit the two-time champions Pinkin at the Carmen Zoraida Figueroa court in Corozal, home of the monarchs. The champion played the regular season at the José “Pepín” Cestero court in Bayamón, due to the remodeling work being done in Corozal.

Wednesday, April 3       8:15 p.m. Manatí at Corozal (Carmen Zoirada Figueroa Court)

Saturday, April 6           8:15 p.m. Corozal at Manatí

Sunday, April 7              7:00 p.m. Manatí at Corozal (Carmen Zoirada Figueroa Court)

Tuesday, April 9            8:15 p.m. Corozal at Manatí

Thursday, April 11         8:15 p.m. Manatí at Corozal (DSN)

Friday, April 12             8:15 p.m. Corozal at Manatí (DSN)

Sunday, April 14           7:00 p.m. Manatí at Corozal (DSN)

(*DSN – If necessary)

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 31, 2024. – The leverages were felt on Saturday night at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Hato Rey, in front of a large crowd that gathered for the first game of the Semifinal A Series of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF).

Santurce Cangrejeras needed 90 minutes to defeat Juncos Valencianas in three sets.

The capital team secured their first victory with 25-16, 25-16, and 25-18.

Turkish player Yeliz Baza was the top scorer for Cangrejeras with 18 points, 15 in attacks, two in blocks, one ace, and eight digs; American reinforcement Mckenzie Adams contributed 11 points, 10 in attacks, one block, 10 digs, and nine passes; Czech player Helena Havelkova helped with 10 points, eight in attacks, two blocks, seven digs, and 11 passes; and Puerto Rican Neira Ortiz with nine points, seven in attacks, and two blocks. American setter Carli Lloyd made 14 assists, 10 digs, and four points, two of them in direct serves.

For Juncos, which did not have players in double digits, Amethyst Harper was the best offensive player with nine points, all in attacks, and 11 passes; Kara McGhee with seven points, six in attacks, and one ace; Elissa Alcántara with five points.

The Semifinal A series between Santurce Cangrejeras and the Juncos Valencianas will continue on Monday, April 1 at 8:00 p.m. at the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum in Juncos.

Semifinal A

Saturday, March 30       Juncos (0-3) Santurce

Monday, April 1            8:15 p.m.   Santurce at Juncos

Wednesday, April 3       8:15 p.m.   Juncos at Santurce

Friday, April 5               8:15 p.m.   Santurce at Juncos

Sunday, April 7             8:15 p.m.   Juncos at Santurce (DSN)

Tuesday, April 9            8:15 p.m.   Santurce at Juncos (DSN)

Thursday, April 11         8:15 p.m.   Juncos at Santurce (DSN)    

(*DSN – If necessary)

 On another note, the quarterfinal series A between Manatí Athenians (2-1) and Changas (1-2) will continue on Sunday, March 31at 7:00 p.m. with the fourth game at the Gelito Ortega court in Naranjito.

Manatí will seek to conclude the series to advance to the semifinals against the two-time champions Pinkin from Corozal; however, Naranjito will defend their territory with the mission of tying this battle to force a fifth and decisive game.

Series A

Sunday, March 24          Naranjito (1-3) Manatí

Tuesday, March 26        Manatí (3-1) Naranjito

Thursday, March 28      Naranjito (3-1) Manatí

Sunday, March 31         7:00 p.m.   Manatí at Naranjito

Monday, April 1            8:00 p.m.   Naranjito at Manatí (DSN)

(*DSN – If necessary)

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 28, 2024 – The Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation announced the appointment of Juan Carlos Núñez, who returns for the third time as the head coach of the Senior Women’s National Team.

Núñez will be back in the position he held until 2016, after leading Puerto Rico to its first Olympic qualification in women’s indoor volleyball, securing a spot in the Rio Olympics.

Núñez, who has been the most successful coach in the women’s National League, will assume the role of head coach of the national team for the third time (2005-2008 / 2015-16).

It was informed that the Senior Women’s National Team has scheduled the NORCECA Final Four (June 5-10) in Puerto Rico this summer, followed by the NORCECA Final Six (June 21-30) in the Dominican Republic; the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Challenge Cup in July, and the Women’s Pan American Cup (August 21-31) in Mexico.

Núñez replaces Fernando Morales, who was announced last week as the head coach of the South Korean National Team.

“I’m a bit surprised because after the 2016 Olympics, I wasn’t involved in anything related to the National Program. I was away until last year when they called me to coach the women’s Under-17 team, which was the project I wanted to get involved in, and we managed to qualify for the World Championship in this age-group last year in Honduras, which will be held this year from August 17 to 24 in Lima, Peru” said Núñez.

“Since there is no conflict between the tournaments of the women’s Under-17 national team and the Senior team, this opportunity arose, and I am grateful to the Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation”,  said Núñez, who will lead both teams. “I have always said that there are two difficult positions, with a lot of pressure, criticism, and controversy, which are: being the head coach of the National Basketball Team and the Senior Women’s National Volleyball Team. And I accept this with great seriousness and responsibility as I am accustomed to” he emphasized.

Núñez’s coaching staff includes José Mieles as his assistant; Sheila Alicea (statistics); Félix Gordillo (physiotherapist), and Roberto Rivera (fitness coach).

“Now comes the process of meetings to schedule and set start dates to work towards the upcoming tournaments like the Final Four, which will be held in Puerto Rico in June”,  Núñez concluded.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, March 28, 2024.- USA Volleyball has announced the coaches and support staff for 2024 U.S. girls and women’s age-group national teams.

Each NORCECA competition listed below will serve as a qualifier for the 2025 FIVB World Championship in that respective age group. Additionally, USA Volleyball’s National Team Development Program (NTDP) has confirmed training blocks and coaching staffs for each continental championship and the Collegiate National Team program.

The Women’s Collegiate National Team will train in Anaheim, California, alongside members of the U.S. Women’s National Team as they prepare for the Paris Olympic Games.

2024 U21 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship

Team: Women’s U21 National Team (Born in 2005 or younger)

Competition Dates: June 23-July 1 in Toronto, Canada

Training Dates: June 14-22 in Anaheim, California

Head Coach: Heather Olmstead, BYU

Assistant Coach: Alex Dunphy, Stanford

Assistant Coach: Jaylen Reyes, Nebraska

Performance Analyst: Virginia Pham, USC

Athletic Trainer: Rachel Menze, CSUN

Team Leader: Courtney Smith

2024 U19 NORCECA Girls Continental Championship

Team: Girls U19 National Team (Born in 2007 or younger)

Competition Dates: July 12-20 in Honduras

Training Dates for 20 athletes: June 8-13 in Anaheim, California

Training Dates for 12 athletes selected for competition: July 8-11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Head Coach: Jamie Morrison, Texas A&M

Assistant Coach: Michelle Chatman, LOVB

Assistant Coach: Keegan Cook, Minnesota

Performance Analyst: Margaret Eppright, LOVB

Athletic Trainer: Cherryl Bueno

Team Leader: Kyle Thompson, Maryland

Women’s Collegiate National Team

Training Dates: June 30-July 6 in Anaheim, California

Head Coach: Chris McGown, Gold Medal Squared

Assistant Coach: Suzie Fritz, LOVB

Assistant Coach: Danielle Scott, LOVB

Assistant Coach: TBD

Performance Analyst: Michael Bouril, Purdue

Athletic Trainer: Cherryl Bueno
Team Leader: Alex Purvey

The mission of the National Team Development Program (NTDP) is to identify, recruit and accelerate the development of high-potential junior volleyball players for the ultimate purpose of strengthening our national team programs to achieve sustained competitive excellence.

JUNCOS, Puerto Rico, March 25, 2024 – Valencianas de Juncos (3-0) qualified for the semifinal series of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League of Puerto Rico (LVSF) by defeating Criollas de Caguas (0-3) in the third game of the quarterfinals of the 2024 tournament.

The victory came in four sets 25-27, 25-19, 25-22, and 29-27, for Valencianas, at the Rafaek G. Amalbert Coliseum in Juncos.

Juncos secured their ticket to the semifinal undefeated, 3-0 sweeping the series against Caguas; and will now face the leaders of the regular series, Cangrejeras de Santurce. The A semifinal will begin on Saturday, March 30, at 8:15 p.m. at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Hato Rey.

Valencianas made 11 direct services against Caguas, seven of them from Keishlyann Sánchez who had a streak of three consecutively in the second set. In addition, Juncos achieved 14 points in blocks, two of them in the fourth set to tie the scoreboard (27-27), and take the lead, 28-27. Point 29, the winning point for Juncos, came from a kill error by  Criollas’ reinforcement, Nia Parker-Robinson.

Amethyst Harper and Kara McGhee contributed 17 points each in Valencianas’ victory. Harper scored 15 in attacks, one block, one ace, 14 digs, and 14 passes; McGhee made 11 in attacks, five in blocks, and one ace; Sánchez helped with 13 points, four in attacks, two blocks, seven direct services, 13 digs, and eight passes; Elissa Alcántara ended the night with 12 points, 10 in attacks, one block, one ace, and 13 digs; and Sh’ Diamond Holly with 11 points, seven in attacks, and four in blocks.

For Caguas, the top scorer was Haley Bush with 20 points, 16 in attacks, three blocks, one ace, four digs, and 10 passes; Nia Parker-Robinson made 14 points, 12 in attacks, one block, one ace, and 14 digs; Janice Leao with 13 points, seven in attacks, and six in blocks; Breanna Edwards with 11 points, all in attacks, 11 digs, and 10 passes; and Diana Reyes with 10 points, all in attacks.

Series A: Atenienses claim the first one

Atenienses de Manatí (1-0) dominated in four sets against the Changas de Naranjito (0-1) in the first match of the Series A of the quarterfinals of the LVSF.

The sets of the victory for Atenienses ended 25-22, 26-24, 23-25, and 25-19, at the Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu Coliseum in Manatí.

The American reinforcements Zoe Weatherington and Taylor Borup achieved 21 points each for Manatí. Weatherington scored 19 points in attacks, two in blocks, and 17 digs; Borup with 14 points in attacks, six in blocks, one ace, 14 digs, and 26 passes; captain Karla Santos returned to the game today with 15 points, 14 in attacks, one ace, 15 digs, and six passes; and Claudio Dillon with eight points.

For Naranjito, Génesis Collazo was the top scorer with 21 points, 20 in attacks, one ace, and 17 digs; Kayla Lund scored 19 points, all in attacks, 18 digs, and nine passes; Adanna Rollins with 13 points, 10 in attacks, three in blocks, 17 digs, and 22 passes; and Kianna Schmitt with 11 points, nine in attacks, and two in blocks.

The Series A continues on Tuesday, March 26, starting at 8:15 p.m. when the Atenienses visit the Changas at 8:15 p.m. at the Gelito Ortega court in Naranjito.

The quarterfinal series are a maximum of five games (5-3).

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BAYAMÓN, Puerto Rico, March 20, 2024 – The national champions Pinkin de Corozal (14-10) narrowly defeated  Valencianas de Juncos (11-13) on the final day of the 2024 regular season of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF), securing the second position and a direct ticket to the semifinals.

Corozal won 25-18, 25-20, and 25-13, at the José “Pepín” Cestero court in Bayamón.

The champions earned the three points they needed to reach 39 points and bring their record to 14-10, just like Atenienses, but Corozal won the series 3-1 against Manatí and secured the second spot and the last vacancy in the semifinals alongside the leaders Cangrejeras de Santurce (19-5).

Corozal did not have the reinforcement of Emma Clothier, who was on the bench but did not play.

Dominican reinforcement Yanlis Feliz was the top scorer for the champions with 22 points, 19 in attacks, two in blocks, one ace, 10 digs, and 12 passes; Daly Santana contributed with 13 points, all in attacks, seven digs, and eight passes; Isabella Bergmark with seven points, four in attacks, and three blocks; and Génesis Castillo and Adriana Rodríguez with six points each.

No players for Juncos scored double digits. Elissa Alcántara and Sh’ Diamond Holly each scored eight points.

The Pinkin return to Corozal

In a communication sent to the team representatives, the tournament director of the LVSF, José “Picky” Servera, announced that the representative of the champions, Lillibeth Rojas, “informed us that her team will return to play their matches in Corozal regardless of tonight’s result”.

Pinkin played the entire 2024 regular season at the Pepín Cestero court in Bayamón due to renovations being carried out at the Carmen Zoraida Figueroa court in Corozal.

Quarterfinals begin Thursday in Juncos

Valencianas de Juncos will host the Criollas de Caguas this Thursday, March 21, starting at 8:00 p.m. at the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum for the start of the quarterfinal Series B of the LVSF.

The quarterfinal series will be played up to a maximum of five games (5-3).

March 20, 2024.- The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and Volleyball World are delighted to announce the selection of the Philippines as the host country for the highly anticipated FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in 2025. The event is scheduled to take place from 12 to 28 September and will bring together the world’s top 32 volleyball teams vying for the championship title.

The Philippines emerged as the successful bidder amidst an extremely competitive field of potential hosts. The final decision was made following a rigorous evaluation process where the FIVB and Volleyball World found the Philippine bid to be particularly strong; with its emphasis on ensuring a continued growth of the event and the country’s commitment to the development of volleyball globally.

“This prestigious event will not only inspire a new generation of athletes but will also help to encourage increased participation in sport at all levels in the country and wider region,” stated FIVB President Dr Ary S. Graça F°. “We are confident that the Philippines, supported by our innovative Volleyball Empowerment programme, will host an extraordinary World Championship that will leave a lasting legacy and help to cultivate an even brighter future for our sport globally.”

“It is with great excitement that we announce the Philippines as the host for the Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025,” said Finn Taylor, CEO of Volleyball World. “This decision underscores our dedication to expanding volleyball’s global footprint and engaging with fans worldwide. The Philippines, with its proven track record of hosting major volleyball events and passionate fanbase, is well-positioned to deliver an exceptional championship that will showcase the best of the sport.”

The Philippine bid was led by the country’s government. The collaboration between key executives, several administrative departments, the country’s Secretary of Tourism, the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) and private stakeholders played a pivotal role in securing the bid and demonstrating the country’s readiness to host a world-class sporting event.

Senator of the Philippines Pia Caytano stated “Our successful bid to host the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship further reinforces our country’s track record in staging world-class events. With the support and commitment of both our government, and the private sector, we can be certain that it will be a fantastic spectacle.

As a former national volleyball athlete myself, I am excited that the highest level of men’s volleyball competition will be staged in our very own country, to a nation that loves the sport with passion. We get to bring this international competition to the Philippines, for the Filipino people to witness it first-hand. It has been my personal advocacy to make sports more accessible, especially to our youth. We also have the honor of welcoming 32 teams as well as a global audience where they can experience world-renowned Filipino hospitality and colorful Filipino culture. I have always believed that sports can transform communities and change lives. It has the power to bring together a country and other nations. This is one of those opportunities. Our country is a volleyball-loving country. And it is with great pleasure that we welcome FIVB and Volleyball World to the Philippines.”

As part of the event, the Philippines’ Secretary of Tourism will integrate the “LOVE THE Philippines” promotional campaign, highlighting the country’s beauty and hospitality to a global audience. This campaign will serve as a key element in promoting the Philippines not only as the host of the Volleyball Men’s World Championship but also as a premier tourist destination.

“The Philippines’ hosting of this global volleyball event bolsters our sports tourism portfolio, driving economic growth, highlighting the country’s diverse array of tourism offerings that promise a truly unforgettable Philippine Experience,” stated Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco. “We are eager to showcase to the international volleyball community the many reasons to Love the Philippines: from our award-winning destinations, our mega biodiversity, our deep well of culture and heritage, the tapestry of traditions and talents across our islands, and the warmth and hospitality of the Filipino people. We reiterate the Department of Tourism’s full support and commitment to ensure the successful hosting of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s Championship in 2025.”

PNVF President Ramon Suzara proudly stated “If there is one thing that we, Filipinos, can do well, it is to equally give every team the best conditions so that they can fully focus on the competition and the championship trophy; to make them feel at home right in our own home. For this, I am ready, our team is ready, the Philippines is ready to boldly face the challenge and to fulfil the dream, as we work collectively to serve volleyball. If you love volleyball then you will surely love the Philippines. See you all in 2025!”

Stay tuned for further updates as we embark on this exciting journey to bring the Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025 to the Philippines!

About the FIVB The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), together with its National Federations, is the sole, global volleyball regulatory body responsible for all forms of volleyball and its development. With its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, the FIVB works closely with all stakeholders of the global Volleyball Family to promote and develop the sport worldwide. Established in 1947, the FIVB is committed to supporting the growth of national teams and athletes across the globe through world-leading development programmes like Volleyball Empowerment. The FIVB is part of the Olympic Movement, contributing to the success of the Olympic Games.

About Volleyball World Volleyball World is a new partnership between the FIVB and the CVC Capital Partners aimed at driving growth, innovation, and investment in volleyball around the globe. Its goal is to create an integrated ecosystem connecting all volleyball stakeholders (fans, athletes, corporate partners) together through both digital and live events.  Volleyball World is responsible for the commercial operation of key volleyball and beach volleyball international events, including: the World Championships, Volleyball Nations League, Olympic Qualifiers and Beach Pro Tour.

About the Philippine National Volleyball Federation The PNVF, also known as Volleyball Philippines, is the national governing body for volleyball in the Philippines. With a vision to elevate Philippine volleyball to new heights, the PNVF is focused on ensuring the sustainability of volleyball programmes across all stakeholder groups.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 19, 2024. – March 18, 2024, will be a historic day for Puerto Rican volleyball, with Fernando Morales signing on as the new coach of the Korean national women’s team.

Morales opens a unique door in this sport as he becomes the first coach born in the island to work with a national team from another country.

“It was a very difficult decision to leave Puerto Rico after so many years as a player, assistant coach, and coach. But it’s an opportunity I couldn’t pass on, and it’s a big step for my career”,  explained Morales.

Morales will make his debut on May 14 in the FIVB Nations League when he faces China. In the first phase, his other opponents will be Brazil, Dominican Republic, Canada, United States, Serbia, and Thailand.

Leading Puerto Rico last summer, Morales achieved an historic victory against the Dominican Republic in the Pan American Cup, where he later won the silver medal. He also won a silver medal in the 2021 at the NORCECA Championship and a silver medal in the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador.

His work in the Korean peninsula will begin next month. “Training begins on April 15, so in less than a month, we’ll be there working together with Jesús (Echevarría)”.  Echevarría, who worked with Morales in the Puerto Rican national team and at the University of Evansville, will be his assistant in Korea.

His agreement in Korea will last for the next three years until the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. “My agreement is for three years, but their plans are to have someone for two cycles; everything will be analyzed in due time”, concluded the former player with 15 seasons in Europe.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 19, 2024. – The Santurce Cangrejeras (19-5) concluded their participation in the regular series of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) with their tenth consecutive victory and a direct ticket to the semifinals.

Santurce defeated Naranjito Changas (8-16), who ended their four consecutive winning streak, but not their qualification for the 2024 postseason.

The sets of the victory for Santurce were 25-14, 25-16, and 25-18 at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Hato Rey.

Cangrejeras earned three points, totaling 58 points to finish the regular season as absolute leaders in the standings.

McKenzie Adams was the top scorer for Santurce with 16 points, 14 in attacks, two in blocks, seven digs, and six receptions; Neira Ortiz contributed 12 points, eight in attacks, and four in blocks; Yeliz Basa with 10 points, all in attacks, and seven digs; and Andrea Rangel with nine points, all in attacks.

For Naranjito, there were no players in double digits. The best offensive player was Andrea Serra with nine points, all in attacks, nine digs, and nine receptions.

The action in women’s volleyball continues on Tuesday, March 19, with the last match of the LVSF regular series when the two-time champions Pinkin de Corozal host the Valencianas de Juncos at 8:00 p.m. at the José “Pepín Cestero” court in Bayamón. This match will decide the second position and the direct pass to the semifinals between Manatí and Corozal.

Manatí has already finished their regular series matches. Corozal needs to win in three or four sets against Juncos to earn three points and tie 39 points with Manatí and a record of 14-10; but the champions would remain in second place because they won the series 3-1 against the Atenienses. If Corozal wins in five sets or loses, Manatí retains the second position and the direct pass to the semifinals.

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CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, March 17, 2024. – The Naranjito Changas (8-15) achieved their goal of qualifying for the postseason of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF), by defeating the Caguas Criollas (9-14) in four sets at the Roger Mendoza court.

The sets of the match ended 22-25, 29-27, 25-21, and 16-13 in favor of the visitors.

Naranjito earned three points to reach 29, which eliminates the Guaynabo Mets (9-15), who lost in the minimum against Santurce in their last match of the regular series.

With the 29 points, Changas, under the direction of Luis “Feñito” Rodríguez, move from seventh place to fourth, tying with the Criollas. Naranjito has one match left on Monday 19 against Santurce.

Kayla Lund was the top scorer for Naranjito with 20 points, 18 in attacks, two in blocks, 20 digs, and nine receptions; Adanna Rollins helped with 19 points, 15 in attacks, three in blocks, one ace, 17 digs, and 18 receptions; and Génesis Collazo with 18 points, 16 in attacks, one block, one ace, and 17 digs.

For Caguas, Adeola Owokoniran with 20 points, 17 in attacks, three in blocks, four digs, and 19 receptions; Nia Parker-Robinson with 16 points, 15 in attacks, one block, and 17 digs; and Chareika Carrión with 12 points, nine in attacks, two in blocks, one ace, 20 digs, and nine receptions.

Santurce reached 55 points at the top

Santurce Cangrejeras (18-5) secured their ninth consecutive victory of the tournament after defeating the Guaynabo Mets (9-15) in three sets (25-23, 25-18, and 25-20).

Santurce, which already has a direct pass to the semifinals, remains the leader with 55 points, while Guaynabo finished the regular season and was eliminated after Naranjito’s victory against Caguas in four sets.

American McKenzie Adams made a big debut as the top scorer for the Cangrejeras with 16 points, 15 in attacks, one block, four digs, and four receptions; Yeliz Basa contributed 14 points, 11 in attacks, two in blocks, and one ace; Neira Ortiz with 12 points, seven in attacks, and five in blocks; and Helena Havelkova with 11 points, eight in attacks, two in blocks, and one ace.

For Guaynabo, Haley Bush was the only player in double digits with 16 points, 15 in attacks, and one block; Stephanie Rivera and Naya Gross with eight points each.

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 3, 2024 – Santurce Cangrejeras (12-5) achieved a quick victory in three sets (25-19, 25-20, and 25-16) against Juncos Valencianas (9-9) at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Hato Rey.

With the win, Santurce earned three points to stay at the top of the overall standings of the 204th Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) tournament with 37 points and distance themselves from the Manatí Atenienses (33).

Andrea Rangel was the only player with double digits for the Cangrejeras with 16 points, 14 on attacks, two on blocks, and six digs. Helena Havelkova contributed nine points, five on attacks, four on blocks, six digs, and 11 passes; Nancy Carrillo and Neira Ortiz with eight points each.

For Juncos, Elissa Alcántara scored 12 points, seven on attacks, one block, and four direct serves; Amethyst Harper with 11 points, eight on attacks, two on blocks, one ace, eight digs, and 11 passes; and Sh’ Diamond Holly with six points, four on attacks, and two blocks.

Pinkin defeat the Criollas

The two-time champion Pinkin of Corozal (11-7) dominated the Criollas of Caguas (8-10) in four sets to claim three points and move up to the third position in the overall standings with 29 points.

Corozal defeated Caguas 18-25, 25-23, 25-14, and 25-17 at the Pepín Cestero court in Bayamón.

After losing the first set, the champions managed to recover at home and in front of their fans to take the next three sets and win the match at home.

Corozal, which did not have Daly Santana tonight, had Emma Clothier as its top scorer with 18 points, 16 on attacks, and two on blocks; Yanlis Feliz with 13 points, 10 on attacks, two on blocks, one ace, 10 digs, and eight passes; Isabella Bergmark with 12 points, 10 on attacks, and two on blocks; 10 from Seliann Concepción, nine of them on attacks, one ace, eight digs, and 15 passes; and setter Julianna Askew with seven points, two on attacks, three on blocks, two direct serves, 13 digs, and 11 assists.

For Caguas, Nia Parker-Robinson with 14 points, all on attacks; Adeola Owokoniran contributed 13 points, 10 on attacks, two on blocks, one ace, five digs, and 17 passes; and Chareika Carrión and Janice Leao with nine points each.

Naranjito surprises Guaynabo

Changas de Naranjito (3-14) earned three points tonight by defeating the Guaynabo Mets (7-11) in four sets at the Gelito Ortega court.

The sets for the Naranjito were 25-18, 18-25, 28-26, and 25-23.

Adanna Rollins was the top scorer of the match and for Changas with 25 points, 21 on attacks, four on blocks, 13 digs, and 11 passes; Kiana Schmitt with 16 points, 13 on attacks, and three on blocks; Génesis Collazo with 14 points, 12 on attacks, two on blocks, and 20 digs; and Kayla Lund with 13 points, 11 on attacks, one block, one ace, 23 digs, and 17 passes.

For Guaynabo, Kyla Swanson with 16 points, 14 on attacks, and two on blocks; Karina Ocasio with 15 points in her return to the court with nine points on attacks, four blocks, two direct serves, and 12 digs; and Haley Bush with 15 points, 11 on attacks, four on blocks, six digs, and 18 passes.

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, February 27, 2024. – In one of its first competitive activities, the Dominican Volleyball Association in Puerto Rico held the first Independence Cup over the weekend.

The Independence Volleyball  Cup is part of the Dominican Republic Independence festivities during February. The Patriotic Day of the neighboring country is  on February 27.

The event featured a guest team from the Dominican Republic who were the ‘Primas’ de Villa Tapia, who emerged as champions after dominating in the final. The Garabito, Yeye Clinic and TOVC teams also participated.

 In the final, Villa Tapia defeated TOVC 25-23, 25-21.

 “It was a great event, very happy to be the first one organized by the Association. There was a great atmosphere with four teams, and on Sunday we had a visit from Dominican Republic’s Consul, Cesar Cedeño, who stayed the whole day,” said the president of the Dominican Volleyball Association in Puerto Rico, Rafael Paniagua.

 The other results of the Cup were: Las Primas  vs. Garabito (25-8, 25-7), TOVC vs. Yeye Clinic (25-22, 21-25, 17-15), Las Primas  vs. TOVC  (26-24, 22- 25, 25-23) and TOVC vs. Garabito (25-14, 22-25, 15-6).

The Dominican Volleyball Association in Puerto Rico was founded on July 8, 2022 and is member of the Dominican Volleyball Federation (FEDOVOLI).

The Executive Committee sworn in by Ramon Alexis García (President of FEDOVOLI) is made up, together with Paniagua, of Adalberto Bejarán, Executive Vice President; Yeddys Pérez, technical vice president; Atty. Carlos Beltrán Ríos, general secretary; Dr. Carlos Pérez, treasurer; Atty. Viviana Diaz Saviñón, recording secretary; Karina Rivera, logistics; Juan Garabito Matos, first member, Dr. Ángeles Alonso, second member and Atty. Carlos Beltrán, advisor.

MANATÍ, Puerto Rico, February 26, 2024 – The Manatí Atenienses (11-5) returned to the top of the standings in the 2024 Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) season, defeating Juncos Valencianas (7-8) tonight in four sets.

Manatí added three points tonight to accumulate 29, one more than the Santurce Cangrejeras (28) and jump to the first position.

Atenienses prevailed with scores of 25-13, 25-18, 24-26, and 25-14, in the match held at the Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu Coliseum in Manatí.

For Manatí, Taylor Borup with 21 points, 18 in attacks, two in blocks, one ace, eight digs, and 12 passes; Zoe Weatherington with 16 points, 13 points, two blocks, one ace, and 11 digs; and Karla Santos with 13 points, 10 in attacks, three blocks, 14 digs, and 11 passes.

For Juncos, Elissa Alcántara scored 18 points, 16 in attacks, and two in blocks; Kara McGhee with 14 points, 10 in attacks, and four in blocks; and eight points from Amethyst Harper.

Pinkins won the “Mountain Duel” for the third time

The two-time champion Pinkins from Corozal (9-6) won the “Mountain Duel” for the third time tonight against Changas (2-12), at the Gelito Ortega court in Naranjito.

All three matches between these two teams have gone to five sets. Only one remains to conclude the series of this duel.

The champions dominated their rivals 25-22, 21-25, 24-26, 25-23, and 16-14.

With the victory, Corozal (24 points) takes off in third place by two points from the Criollas (22).

Dominican reinforcement Yanlis Feliz was the top scorer for Corozal with 21 points, 18 in attacks, two in blocks, one ace, 18 digs, and 23 passes; Daly Santana helped with 19 points, 15 in attacks, two blocks, two direct services, 23 digs, and 24 passes; Emma Clothier contributed 17 points, 14 in attacks, and three in blocks; and Isabella Bergmark with 14 points, eight in attacks, and six in blocks.

For Naranjito, Adanna Rollins with 31 points, 26 in attacks, four in blocks, and one ace, 14 digs, and 20 passes; Génesis Collazo, who made her debut tonight in the Changas uniform, helped with 18 points, 14 in attacks, four in blocks, and 15 digs; Kiana Schmitt with 14 points, 12 in attacks, and two blocks; and Kayla Lund with 11 points, all in attacks, 13 digs, and 14 passes.

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JUNCOS, Puerto Rico, February 18, 2024.- Santurce Cangrejeras (9-3) closed out the week perfectly by securing their fourth consecutive victory in the regular series of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF).

The capital’s team defeated Valencianas (6-5) in three sets (25-22, 25-22, and 25-18) at the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum in Juncos.

With this win, the Cangrejeras maintain their lead in the first position with 26 points.

The quartet of reinforcements for Cangrejeras led the team’s offense, with Turkish player Yeliz Basa leading with 14 points, 13 in attacks, one block, and nine digs; Czech player Helena Havelkova with 11 points, all in attacks, eight digs, and 15 passes; Cuban player Nancy Carrillo with 11 points, 10 in attacks, and one block; and American setter Carli Lloyd with six points, three in blocks, 12 digs, and 10 assists.

For Juncos, Keishlyann Sánchez was the only player scoring double digits with 11 points, seven in attacks, three in blocks, one ace, 13 digs, and four passes. Eissa Alcántara and Kara McGhee each had nine points.

Criollas climb to third place by defeating Pinkin

Caguas Criollas (6-5) defeated the two-time champions Pinkin de Corozal (6-6) in three sets to rise to the third position with 19 points, two more than the reigning champions.

Caguas secured the victory at home with scores of 25-21, 25-21, and 25-19 at the Roger Mendoza court.

The night belonged to Janice Leao, who was the only player scoring double digits with 10 points, five in attacks, five in blocks, and one ace. Adeola Owokoniran, Diana Reyes, and Chareika Carrión each scored seven points. American reinforcement Nia Parker had to leave the game in the second set after a fall when the scoreboard was 13-10 in favor of Corozal. Parker did not return to the court for the rest of the night.

For Corozal, Emma Clothier was the top scorer with 11 points, 10 in attacks, and one ace; Yanlis Feliz with 10 points, nine in attacks, one block, 11 digs, and 11 passes; and Isabela Bergmark with eight points, six in attacks, one block, one ace, and nine digs.

Another victory for the Mets as they climb to fifth place

Guaynabo Mets (5-8) rose to fifth place in the standings after defeating Atenienses (8-4) in four sets on Saturday, at the Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu Coliseum in Manatí.

The metropolitan victory ended 25-18, 25-23, 20-25, and 25-21.

Reinforcement Haley Bush was the top scorer for Guaynabo with 20 points, 19 in attacks, one block, 16 digs, and 16 passes; Naya Gross contributed with 16 points, 11 in attacks, and five in blocks. Stephanie Rivera added nine points, eight in attacks, one block, 12 digs, and 12 passes; and Kayla Swanson with eight points. Setter Savanna Vach made 21 assists, 21 digs, and two points.

For Manatí, captain Karla Santos was the top scorer with 18 points, 17 in attacks, one block, 28 digs, and 24 passes; Taylor Borup helped with 16 points, 15 in attacks, and one block; Zoe Weatherington with 13 points, 11 in attacks, one block, and one ace; and Claudia Dillon with nine points.

Guaynabo now sits in fifth place with 16 points, and Juncos dropped to sixth with 15 points.

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BAYAMÓN, Puerto Rico. February 16, 2024. – Cangrejeras de Santurce (8-3) and the two-time champions Pinkin de Corozal (6-5) starred in a five-set battle at the Pepín Cestero court in Bayamón, where the visitors took the win and defended the top position in the overall standings of the 2024 Puerto Rican Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF).

Corozal was leading 8-6 when the fifth set change of sides came; apparently, this change favored Santurce greatly. Cangrejeras managed a six-point rally to turn the score in their favor, 12-8; a definitive advantage that led them to win the set, 15-10, and the match.

Santurce prevailed with 25-17, 20-25, 25-23, 24-26, and 15-10.

With the two points, Santurce remains at the top of the standings with 23 points, as Manatí (22 points) – although victorious – also earned two points for winning in five sets against Naranjito.

Santurce’s Czech reinforcement, Helena Havelkova, stood out on the court with 31 points, 23 in attacks, six in blocks, two direct services, 13 digs, and 20 passes; Turkish player Yeliz Basa contributed with 15 points, all in attacks, and 11 digs; and Cuban player Nancy Carrillo added 14 points, 13 in attacks, and one block.

For Corozal, Dominican player Yanlis Feliz scored 21 points, 18 in attacks, three in blocks, 18 digs, and 25 passes; Emma Clothier with 16 points, all in attacks; and Isabella Bergmark with 14, nine in attacks, and five in blocks.

Pinkin earned one point with this defeat in five sets, and they remain alone in third place with 17 points and a 6-5 record.

Manatí wins the duel in Naranjito in five sets

Atenienses de Manatí (8-3) defeated Changas at the Gelito Ortega court in a thrilling five-set match that ended 23-25, 25-15, 21-25, 25-11, and 15-8.

Karla Santos was the top scorer for Atenienses with 22 points, 21 in attacks, one ace, 19 digs, and 18 passes; Zoe Weatherington with 20 points, 15 in attacks, four in blocks, one ace, and 11 digs; Claudia Dillon with 11 points, seven in attacks, one block, and three direct serves; and 10 for Taylor Borup with nine in attacks, one block, 13 digs, and 10 passes. Setter Nicole Drewnick made 21 assists, 12 digs, and six points, four in attacks, and two direct services.

For Naranjito, Adana Rollins scored 16 points, 13 in attacks, three in blocks, 12 digs, and 13 passes; Kayla Lund with 14 points, all in attacks, 12 digs, and six passes; and Andrea Serra with 14 points, 12 in attacks, one block, one ace, 14 digs, and 15 passes.

Guaynabo ends Juncos undefeated streak at home

The Mets de Guaynabo (4-8) secured their fourth victory of the season by defeating Valencianas (6-4) in four sets, thus ending their undefeated streak at home at the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum in Juncos.

After losing the first set, 23-25, the Mets recovered and reacted to take the next three sets, 25-24, 25-23, and 25-21.

With the victory, Guaynabo collected three crucial points for a total of 13, two less than Juncos (15), who occupies the fifth position.

Stephanie Rivera was the top scorer for the Mets with 20 points, 17 in attacks, two blocks, one ace, 15 digs, and 11 passes; Norian Ceballos helped with 13 points, 12 in attacks, one block, and 16 digs; Legna Hernández with 10 points, seven in attacks, one block, two direct serves, 20 digs, and six passes; Kayla Swanson and Naya Gross with nine points each.

For Juncos, Kara McGhee with 11 points, 10 in attacks, and one ace; Sh’Diamond Holly and Keishlyann Sánchez with 10 points each; and nine from Elissa Alcántara.

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, February 14, 2024.- Santurce Cangrejeras (7-3) reached the top of the overall ranking of the 2024 Puerto Rican Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) last night, defeating Criollas de Caguas (5-5) in five sets at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Hato Rey.

Santurce prevailed with 25-19, 16-25, 19-25, 25-15, and 15-10, earning two valuable points (21) that propelled them from second place to the first position, over Atenienses de Manatí (7-3, 20 points).

Caguas, on the other hand, despite obtaining one point and tying with 16 points just like the champions Pinkin de Corozal, drops to fourth place with one more defeat and one less victory. Corozal is at 6-4, and Caguas at 5-5.

In last night’s match, Turkish player Yeliz Basa scored 31 points, 29 in attacks, one block, one ace, and 15 digs for Cangrejeras. Neira Ortiz contributed with 12 points, eight in blocks; and Czech player Helena Havelkova with 12 points, 11 in attacks, one block, eight digs, and 22 passes.

The Pinkin stop the Mets’ streak

The two-time champions Pinkin de Corozal (6-4) stopped the Mets de Guaynabo (3-8) after defeating them in three sets, to end the locals’ two-game winning streak.

Corozal team earned three important points defeating their opponents 25-22, 25-22, and 25-21 at the Mario “Quijjote” Morales Coliseum in Guaynabo.

With this victory, Corozal rises to third place with 16 points.

Dominican reinforcement Yanlis Feliz was the top scorer for the champions with 15 points, 13 in attacks, two blocks, 12 digs, and nine passes; Saraí Álvarez and American player Emma Clothier with 12 points each; and 11 points from Isabella Bergmark.

For Guaynabo, Kayla Swanson scored 15 points, 11 in attacks, two in blocks, and two service aces; Naya Gross with 13 points, 10 in attacks, and three in blocks; and Stephanie Rivera with 10 points, nine in attacks, and one ace.

The Mets were coming off two consecutive victories after defeating the Atenienses de Manatí last Saturday in four sets 25-23, 25-22, 27-29, and 25-21.

Quick victory for Juncos in Naranjito

Juncos Valencianas (6-3) defeated Naranjito Changas (1-9) with scores of 25-20, 25-21, and 25-22 in less than 90 minutes.

Reinforcement Kara McGhee was the top scorer of the match and for Juncos with 17 points, eight in attacks, seven in blocks, and two service aces; Elissa Alcántara contributed with 14 points, 10 in attacks, and four in direct serves; and Keishlyann Sánchez and Amethyst Harper with eight points each.

For Naranjito, Kayla Lund scored 13 points, 11 in attacks, and two blocks; and Adana Rollins with 10 points.

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CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, February 11, 2024 – The Guaynabo Mets (2-7) achieved their second victory of the 2024 Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) season, once again against Criollas de Caguas (5-4) in five intense sets played at the Roger Mendoza Court in Valle de Turabo.

Guaynabo fell in the first two sets 20-25 and 17-25 against Caguas but recovered to come from behind and win the next three with 27-25, 25-21, and 15-6.

In the fifth set, the Mets started 7-0 and at the side change dominated, 8-1. From there on, Guaynabo did not look back until closing the set and the match in their favor.

This is the Mets’ first victory under the direction of José Mieles, and they come out of the basement with seven points for sixth place with a record of 2-7.

Guaynabo, who did not have Karina Ocasio, who was injured in the match against Santurce, and had the reinforcement player Haley Bush as their top scorer with 26 points, 23 in attacks, three in blocks, nine digs, and 15 passes; Naya Gross contributed 20 points, 19 in attacks, and one block; and Norian Ceballos with 18 points, all in attacks, and 15 digs. Stephanie Rivera helped in the victory with nine points, 29 digs, and 29 passes.

For Caguas, Treyaunna Rush scored 18 points, 16 in attacks, and two blocks; Nia Parker-Robinson with 14 points, 13 in attacks, one ace, 20 digs, and five passes; Janice Leao with 12 points, eight in attacks, and four in blocks; and Diana Reyes with 10 points, five in attacks, three blocks, and one ace.

Corozal won the second “Mountain Duel”

Two-time champions Pinkin of Corozal (5-4) and the Changas of Naranjito (1-8) played five sets again in the second edition of this year’s “Mountain Duel” and they took the victory once more.

Corozal won with 22-25, 25-29, 25-28, 18-25, and 15-9, in Daly Santana’s debut.

Naranjito was leading the fifth set, 7-4, when Corozal coach Freddy Vázquez, called a timeout. Upon return, four consecutive errors by Changas gave Pinkin the advantage, 8-7, for the side change. Saraí Álvarez scored point nine, 9-7. Naranjito immediately called a timeout, but the motivation of the champions was already sky-high and they made their presence felt on the court, especially Daly Santana, who scored three of Corozal’s last five points, including the direct serve for the victory.

For Corozal, Dominican reinforcement Yanlis Feliz scored 17 points, 16 in attacks, one block, 14 digs, and 16 passes; Isabella Bergmark added 17 more, 10 in attacks, and seven in blocks; Emma Clothier with 15 points, 10 in attacks, and five in blocks; and Daly Santana with 12 points, 10 in attacks, one block, one ace, 11 digs, and 16 passes.

For Naranjito, American reinforcement Adana Rollins achieved 21 points, 18 in attacks, three in blocks, 13 digs, and 14 passes; Kayla Lund with 19 points, 17 in attacks, two blocks, 12 digs, and 19 passes; and Kiana Schmitt with 14 points, 11 in attacks, and three direct serves.

Before the match between Corozal and Naranjito at the Pepín Cestero Court in Bayamón, a posthumous tribute was paid to the former Pinkin player and National Team member, Pilar Vázquez, who passed away on Saturday.

Additionally, the Secretary General of the Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation (FPV), Gerardo Negrón, presented a plaque to Saraí Álvarez of Corozal for reaching and surpassing the milestone of 5,000 points in the LVSF.

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MANATÍ, Puerto Rico, February 10, 2024.- The Athenians of Manatí (7-2) obtained three points after defeating the two-time champions Pinkin of Corozal (4-4) in four sets, to remain as leaders of the overall ranking of the 2024 Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF).

Athenians took the victory with scores of 26-24, 25-20, 22-25, and 25-21, in the match held at the Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu Coliseum in Manatí.

With the triumph, Manatí added three points for a total of 20, one more point than Santurce Cangrejeras (6-3), who also won in three sets against Guaynabo, to remain in second place.

For the Athenians, captain Karla Santos was the top scorer with 22 points, 20 in attacks, one block, one ace, 25 digs, and 20 passes; Taylor Borup helped with 18 points, 17 in attacks, and one block; Zoe Weatherington with 13 points, 10 in attacks, three blocks, and 13 digs; and Claudia Dillon with 11, nine points in attacks, and two blocks.

For Corozal, Dominican reinforcement Yanlis Feliz with 21 points, 19 in attacks, two blocks, 25 digs, and 35 passes; Emma Clothier with 16 points, 12 in attacks, two blocks, and two direct serves; Isabella Bergmark contributed 13 points, seven in attacks, and six in blocks.

Cangrejeras in three against the Mets

Santurce (6-3) defeated the Mets (1-7) in three sets: 25-12, 25-13, and 25-21, at Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Hato Rey.

Santurce’s Turkish reinforcement, Yeliz Basa, scored 20 points, 18 in attacks, one block, and one ace; Czech Helena Havelkova made 13 points, nine in attacks, three blocks, one ace, 11 digs, and 15 passes; and Cuban Nancy Carrillo helped with seven points, all in attacks. Neira Ortiz did not play.

For Guaynabo, reinforcement Haley Bush with 12 points, 11 in attacks, one block, five digs, and 10 passes; and Naya Gross with nine points, six in attacks, and three in blocks.

Criollas rise to third place

Criollas de Caguas (5-3) achieved an important victory in the minimum of sets (3-0) against Changas (1-7), to add three points and rise to third place in the overall ranking with 14 points.

The Criollas sextet prevailed 25-20, 25-23, and 26-24, against Changas at Gelito Ortega court in Naranjito.

Nia Parker-Robinson was the only player with double digits for the Criollas with 16 points, 12 in attacks, one block, three direct serves, seven digs, and eight passes. Chareika Carrión and Treyaunna Rush contributed eight points each. Caguas made 11 blocking points and eight direct serves in the match.

For Naranjito, American reinforcement Adana Rollins was also the only player with double digits with 13 points, 12 in attacks, and one ace; Alejandra Argüello made seven points; and Anneclaire Ter Brugge and Kiana Schmitt with six points each.

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GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, February 5, 2024. – The first victory for Changas de Naranjito (1-6) in the 2024 Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) season came on Sunday, as they defeated Mets at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum in Guaynabo.

With this win, Naranjito earned three points, climbing out of the basement, and securing the sixth position with six points and a record of 1-6. Meanwhile, Guaynabo dropped to the bottom with five points and a record of 1-6.

Changas secured the victory with 25-20, 25-29, 14-25, and 25-21.

American reinforcement Kayla Lund was Chagas top scorer with 18 points, including 17 in attacks, one ace, and 20 digs. Adana Rollins and Andrea Serra contributed 16 points each, while Kiana Schmitt added 10 points.

For Guaynabo, Karina Ocasio scored 18 points, on 15 attacks, one block, and two direct serves; Haley Bush contributed 17 points, with 15 in attacks, two blocks, 10 digs, and 13 passes; and Naya Gross scored nine points.

Atenienses don’t give away first place

Atenienses de Manatí maintained top position of the LVSF standings with an impressive comeback, securing a victory in five sets against Cangrejeras de Santurce.

Manatí lost the first two sets but guided by 33 points from Zoe Weatherington, 22 from Karla Santos, and 17 from the new reinforcement, Taylor Borup, they managed to recover and win the next three sets, clinching the triumph to stay at the top of the tournament.

Atenienses won with 33-35, 20-25, 25-15, 27-25, and 15-5 in the match held at the Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu Coliseum in Manatí.

Atenienses hold a 6-2 record and 17 points in the first position, while Santurce dropped to second place with 5-3 record and 16 points.

With a 6-0 rally, the Atenienses took the lead 8-2 in the fifth set. Later, they extended their advantage to 10-3, prompting Santurce to call their second timeout. Weatherington delivered the final blow for her 33rd point, closing the set and securing the victory at 15-5.

Weatherington excelled with 33 points, including 29 in attacks, two in blocks, two direct serves, and 12 digs. Captain Karla Santos contributed 22 points, with 16 in attacks, five in blocks, one ace, 28 digs, and 20 passes. Borup made her debut in Manatí’s uniform with 17 points, including 16 in attacks, one block, nine digs, and 13 passes. Claudia Dillon added 14 points, with 13 in attacks and one block.

Turkish reinforcement Yeliz Basa once again was the only player with double digits for Santurce, scoring 27 points, all in attacks. Czech players Helena Havelkova and Neira Ortiz each acored nine points.

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, February 4, 2024.- Cangrejeras of Santurce tied for the first position in the overall standings of the 2024 Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) of Puerto Rico, with Atenienses of Manatí after defeating Valencianas of Juncos in three sets.

Santurce and Manatí both have a 5-2 record and 15 points. They are set to face off on Sunday, to determine the top spot.

Cangrejeras secured a significant victory with consecutive set wins, finishing 25-15, 25-16, and 25-17 at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Hato Rey.

With this result, Juncos dropped to the third position with 5-3 record and no additional points.

Turkish reinforcement Yeliz Basa was the standout player of the match, contributing 21 points for Cangrejeras, including 19 in attacks, one block, and one ace. American setter Carli Lloyd added eight points, three in attacks, five in blocks, along with 10 digs and nine assists. Czech player Helena Havelkova and Kanisha Jiménez each scored seven points.

Santurce excelled with 14 points in blocks, crucial in stopping Valencianas’ offensive efforts.

Keishlyann Sánchez scored nine points for Juncos, Amethyst Harper added eight points, and Elissa Alcántara contributed six.

Pinkin beat Criollas in five sets 

The two-time champions Pinkin of Corozal (4-3, 11 points) triumphed in thrilling five-sets against Criollas of Caguas (4-3, 11 points) at the Roger Mendoza court. Corozal secured the victory with 25-22, 15-25, 25-23, 19-25, and 15-9.

Dominican reinforcement Yanlis Feliz led Pinkin with 20 points, including 16 in attacks, three blocks, one ace, 14 digs, and 13 passes. American player Emma Clothier contributed 16 points, with 11 in attacks, four in blocks, and one ace. Saraí Álvarez and reinforcement Isabella Bergmark each scored 12 points.

For Caguas, Nia Parker scored 24 points, with 19 in attacks, four in blocks, and one ace. Treyaunna Rush added 11 points, including eight in attacks and three blocks. Janice Leao and Chareika Carrión contributed 10 points each. Corozal and Caguas both scored 15 points in blocks during the match.

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BAYAMÓN, Puerto Rico, January 31, 2024. – The two-time champions Pinkin de Corozal (3-2) secured their third straight win of the 2024 season in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF), defeating the Mets de Guaynabo (1-4) last night at the José “Pepín” Cestero court in Bayamón.

Corozal prevailed with sets 25-13, 25-18, 14-25, and 25-17.

Dominican reinforcement Yanlis Feliz continues to contribute on the court for the Corozal team, assisting last night with 21 points, including 18 in attacks, two in blocks, one ace, 22 digs, and 19 passes. Americans Emma Clothier and Isabella Bergmark each scored 13 points, while Saraí Álvarez from Mayagüez contributed 11 points, all in attacks.

For Guaynabo, Karina Ocasio scored 23 points, including 22 in attacks and one block; Naya Gross with 15 points, 13 in attacks and two blocks; and seven from Haley Bush.

Naranjito falls short again

The Changas de Naranjito (0-5) lost their fifth game of the 2024 season, the third consecutively in three sets, this time against Valencianas de Juncos (4-2).

Valencianas, at the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum in Juncos, secured the victory 25-17, 20-25, 25-15, 15-25, and 15-6.

Elissa Alcántara was the best offensive player for Juncos with 16 points, including 15 in attacks and one block; Amethyst Harper with 12 points, nine in attacks, two blocks, one ace, 10 digs, and 11 passes; Kaycee Ryan O’Dell with 11 points, nine in attacks, and two blocks; Sh’Diamond Holly and Keishlyann Sánchez with 10 points each, and Sabelle Rose Morgan with nine points.

For Changas, Adanna Rollins stood out with 22 points, 21 in attacks and one block; Kayla Lund with 13 points; Andrea Serra with 11 points; and Alejandra Argüello with nine points, five of them in blocks.

Caguas recovers and wins in five sets at the Clemente

Nia Parker Robinson made her debut last night in the Criollas uniform (4-2) and led the offense of the Caguas team to a five-set victory over Cangrejeras de Santurce (3-2).

The set scores concluded 25-22, 30-32, 22-25, 25-19, and 15-11 in favor of Criollas.

Parker Robinson, who arrived in Puerto Rico on Sunday night, shone in her first appearance with Criollas and contributed 24 points, including 21 in attacks, two blocks, one ace, 11 digs, and 8 passes.

Also, the Turkish reinforcement Treyaunna Rush added 22 points, 20 in attacks, two in blocks, and 16 digs; Janice Leao with 14 points, six in attacks, six blocks, and two direct serves; Chareika Carrión with 14 points, all in attacks, six digs, and 18 passes; and Diana Reyes with 10 points, four in blocks.

Turkish reinforcement Yeliz Basa was the top performer for Cangrejeras with 25 points, including 23 in attacks, two blocks, and 12 digs; Czech Helena Havelkova with 16 points, 12 in attacks, one block, three direct serves, nine digs, and 14 passes; Cuban Nancy Carrillo with 10 points, eight in attacks and two blocks; American Carly Lloyd with nine points, four in attacks, four in blocks, one ace, and 27 assists; and Neira Ortiz with eight points, seven in attacks and one block.

Women’s volleyball action rests on Wednesday, January 31.

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Saturday, January 20, 2024.- The Trinidad and Tobago Volleyball Federation opened the Volleyball National Championship with the U15 Girls Championship at the hall of the Aranguez North Secondary School in Aranguez.

This inaugural division proved to be a success as Eight (8) teams served off for the U15 crown. Glamorgan Volleyball entered three (3) teams,  Southern United Volleyball Academy two (2) teams, with Karasu Volleyball Club, JMVP, and West Side Stars each feeling a team of athletes born after January 1st, 2009, with a total of 118 athletes competing.

The Caribbean will host the first U15 Championship this year and as part of the 2026 U17 World Championship qualification process. In Trinidad & Tobago, the Head Coach selection process for developmental teams is very simple. The winning Club has the opportunity to nominate a duly qualified Head Coach for the U15 National Team to represent Trinidad and Tobago.

Results of Day 1

Group A – Glamorgan 1, Southern United 2, Karasu and Glamorgan 3.

GLA 1 vs GLA 3 – 21/3, 21/4

SUV 2 vs KAR – 15/21, 21/12, 14/16

GLA 1 vs SUV 2 – 21/8, 21/9

KAR vs GLA 3 – 21/15, 12/21, 16/14

SUV 2 vs GLA 3 – 21/18, 21/20

GLA 1 vs KAR – 21/4, 21/13

Group B – West Side Stars, Southern United 1, JMVP and Glamorgan 2.

WSS vs GLA 2 – 21/18, 21/2

SUV 1 vs JMV – 19/21, 19/21

WSS vs SUV 1 – 21/11, 21/12

JMV vs GLA 2 – 21/14, 21/19

SUV1 vs GLA 2 – 12/21, 16/21

WSS vs JMV – 21/6, 21/11

The Playoffs will continue Sunday 21st January 2024 at the Eastern Regional Indoor Sporting Arena in Tacarigua from 9:00 am.

#13 KAR vs GLA 2 – Quarter Finals

#14 JMV vs SUV 2 – Quarter Finals

#15 WSS vs Winner of #13 – Semi-Finals

#16 GLA 1 vs Winner of #14 – Semi-Finals

#17 GLA 3 vs SUV 1 – 7th place

#18 Loser of #13 vs Loser of #14 – 5th place

#19 Loser of #15 vs Loser of #16 – 3rd place

#20 Winner of #15 vs Winner of #16 – Finals

Starting Monday 22nd January 2024 will be the National Secondary Schools Championship U14, U16, and Open Boys and Girls.

The remaining categories for this Volleyball Season will be:

U15 Boys

U19 Boys and Girls

Super League A & B Division

Corporate League

Development Festival

Premier League