KINGSTON, Ontario, June 28, 2025.- A young squad from USA won gold and 14-year-old Kari Knotts stood out at MVP today in Kingston, Ontario, as the U19 Girls’ Pan American Cup concluded.
USA also picked up “best spiker” and “best setter” awards.
Valeria Gutierrez won two awards – libero and digger for her defensive action with the Costa Rican team. Dominican Republic’s Julie Arias also won two individual awards.
Host Canada was awarded 2nd best blocker.
Here’s a full list award winners:
Best Spiker : Kari Knotts USA
2nd Best Spiker : Ireland Real USA
Best Digger : Valeria Gutierrez CRC
Best Setter : Taimane Ainu’u USA
Best Receiver : Pamela Agosto PUR
Best Server : Julie Arias DOM
Best Libero : Valeria Gutierrez CRC
Best Scorer : Naomi Alejandra Cruz MEX
Best Opposite : Julie Arias DOM
Best Blocker : Brenda Sofia Esquivel MEX
2nd Best Blocker: Maya Bukovcan CAN
MVP Kari Knotts USA
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