Nassau, The Bahamas, August 23, 2025. – The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago captured a record 10th CAZOVA women’s volleyball crown with a come from behind victory over archrivals Barbados in the Kendal GL Isaacs National Gymnasium.
After grabbing the first set and leading 18-12 in the second Barbados seemed on course to win their seventh title with captain Ashley Jordan, Best Scorer Shonte Seale and Chante Moore creating headaches for T&T.
However, Most Valuable Player Channon Thompson along with outside attacker Kaylon Cruickshank and middle Natassia Baptiste halted the Bajans to take the contest 23-25, 25-23, 26-24, 31-29.
Cruickshank turned the tide for T&T in that second set holding her serve from 12-18 to lock at 18 which totally deflated the Bajans. After that Barbados played catch up but could never regain control of the match.
Women’s Awards
Outside Hitter 1 – Channon Thompson (TTO)
Outside Hitter 2 – Kaylon Cruickshank (TTO)
Middle Blocker 1 – Natassia Baptiste (TTO)
Middle Blocker 2 – Anesia Edwards (JAM)
Best Server – Channon Thompson (TTO)
Best Setter – Thais Tomietto (GDP)
Best Libero – Cheyenne Chin Choy (TTO)
Best Receiver – Cheyenne Chin Choy (TTO)
Best Digger – Chelleney Soedamah (SUR)
Best Scorer – Shonte Seale (BAR)
Best Opposite – Ashley Jordan (BAR)
Most Valuable Player – Channon Thompson (TTO)