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Puerto Rican Hector Soto selected as MVP 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 29, 2010 – Hector Soto of Puerto Rico was elected the Most Valuable Player of the men’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games won by his team with a five-set triumph over Venezuela on Thursday night. “The MVP is a great honor but I don’t play alone so the trophy also belongs to my teammates and my coach Carlos Cardona,” Soto said.

“I was not in my best shape at the start of the tournament so I had my doubts but my teammates trusted me so I am very thankful to all of them,” he added.

Puerto Rican Victor Rivera was selected as Best Spiker while Venezuelan Ivan Marquez and Mexican Tomas Aguilera were chosen Best Server and Best Blocker respectively. More Español

July 29 2010
Puerto Rico wins third consecutive gold medal 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 29, 2010 - Puerto Rico claimed its third consecutive men’s volleyball gold medal and fourth overall in the history of the Central American and Caribbean Games by defeating Venezuela in a thrilling five-setter (18-25, 25-22, 25-19, 20-25, 20-18) at the final match before a sold out crowd at Mayaguez Sport Palace on Thursday. The 15th FIVB world-ranked Puerto Ricans had Hector Soto as their best scorer with 25 points. More Español P-2

July 29 2010

Mexico scores come-from-behind victory for the bronze medal 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 29, 2010 – Mexico came back from two sets down to defeat Dominican Republic in five sets (21-25, 23-25, 25-15, 25-16, 15-7) claiming the bronze medal in the men’s volleyball tournament of the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games. More Español P-2

July 28 2010

Puerto Rico to defend the title at home 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 28, 2010 – Puerto Rico scored a 3-1 (25-21, 25-27, 25-23, 25-22) victory over Dominican Republic advancing to a clash against Venezuela for the gold medal of the men’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games. Hector Soto starred for Puerto Rico with 23 points to lead four players in double digits. Jose Rivera and Enrique Escalante compiled 13 points and Luis Rodriguez added 10 to the winning cause. More Español P-2

July 28 2010

Venezuela advances to men’s final match 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 28, 2010 – Venezuela scored a convincing straight-set  victory (25-21, 25-21, 25-16) over Mexico to advance to the men’s volleyball gold medal match at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games. The Venezuelans dominated in the game at the net with a 15-5 advantage in blocks and established an 8-2 gap in serving aces. More Español P-2

July 28 2010

Panama clips fifth place in men’s event at Mayaguez 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 28, 2010 – Panama finished in the fifth position at the men’s volleyball tournament of the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games after scoring a 3-2 (19-25, 25-21, 25-18, 22-25, 15-12) victory over Trinidad & Tobago on Wednesday. The defeated side had the advantage in blocks (18-9) and aces (6-2) but gave away 45 points with errors against 26 by the winners. Domingo Avila led Panama with 17 points while Otto Penso.  More Español P-2

July 26 2010

Puerto Rico advances to semifinals in men’s volleyball

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 26, 2010 – Two-time defending champions Puerto Rico defeated Mexico 3-1 (25-21, 24-26, 25-20, 25-19) to advance into the semifinal phase of men’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games.Puerto Ricans Hector Soto and Victor Rivera recorded 20 points and three blocks apiece while José Rivera and Enrique Escalante charted.  More Español P-2

July 26 2010

Venezuela reaches the men’s semifinal round

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 26, 2010 – Venezuela claimed a ticket in the semifinal round of men’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games following its 3-0 (25-22, 25-15, 25-17) victory over Dominican Republic and with it the first place in Pool A of the competition. Veterans Harry Gomez and Ivan Marquez led Venezuela with 11 points apiece and each compiled three serving aces.   More Español P-2

July 26 2010

Trinidad & Tobago prevails in battle against Caribbean foes 

YAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 26, 2010 – Trinidad & Tobago edged Barbados in a tough three-set battle (25-23, 25-23, 27-25) and qualified to the quarterfinals of the men’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games.  More Español P-2

July 25 2010

Puerto Rico advance to match against Mexico 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 25, 2010 – Puerto Rico advanced to a decisive match against Mexico for the top position in Pool B of the men’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games by defeating Trinidad & Tobago 3-0 (25-11, 25-20, 25-21) on Sunday. Enrique Escalante led Puerto Rico with 9 points while Victor Rivera, Roberto Muñiz and Hector Soto each recorded 7 tallies. More Español P-2

July 25 2010

Dominican Republic’s men out-dueled Panama 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 25, 2010 – Dominican Republic opened with a 3-1 (25-20, 25-18, 27-29, 25-20) victory over Panama in Pool A of men’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American Games. Dominican Republic, who had a 16-8 advantage in the blocking category, had lefty Pedro García as its best scorer with 20 points including four blocks. Jose Caceres added 18 and Elnis Palomino contributed 12 including two aces. More Español P-2

July 25 2010

Mexico clips second win in Men’s Pool B

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 25, 2010 – Mexico improved its win-loss record to 2-0 in Pool B of the men’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games by defeating Barbados 3-0 (25-16, 25-18, 30-28) on Sunday. Barbados dropped to 0-2 mark. Mexicans Tomas Aguilera and Jose Martell topped.. More Español P-2

July 24 2010

Puerto Rico overcomes fiery Barbados 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 24, 2010 – Two-time defending champions Puerto Rico overcame a combative Barbados and won 3-1 (20-25, 25-23, 25-8, 25-12) in its debut at the men’s volleyball tournament of the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games. The Puerto Ricans out-blocked their opponents 14-1 and had the edge in serving aces 6 to 5. Hector Soto and Enrique Escalante each compiled 13 points and Victor Rivera and Jose Rivera contributed 12 and 9.  More Español

July 24 2010

Venezuela with gold medal aspirations 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 24, 2010 – Venezuela presented excellent credentials in their first outing at the men’s volleyball tournament of the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games while defeating Panama in consecutive sets by scores of 25-27, 25-16, 25-16 on Saturday. The Venezuelans established the difference with their strong serves as they outscored the Panamanians 8-2 in that category and edged the defeated side 4-3 in blocks.  More Español P-2

July 24 2010

Mexico’s men display power and finesse 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 24, 2010 – Mexico defeated Trinidad & Tobago in straight sets (25-21, 25-18, 25-16) in Pool B first day of the men’s volleyball tournament at the XXI. More Español P-2

July 23 2010

Puerto Rico is ready to defend the gold medal at home 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 23, 2010 – The men’s volleyball tournament of the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games starts on Friday with hosts Puerto Rico defending the gold medal they have won in the last two editions of the quadrennial event. More Español

MVP honors for Puerto Rican Seilhamer 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 24, 2010 – Puerto Rican Deborah Seilhamer was selected as the Most Valuable Player of the women’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games won by Dominican Republic for a third consecutive edition.

The libero player of silver medalist Puerto Rico finished the competition as best digger, best receiver and best libero of the eight-team event.

Mexican Samantha Bricio resulted in the best scorer and best server and Puerto Ricans Aury Cruz and Vilmarie Mojica took home the trophies as best spiker and best setter. More Español

July 23 2010

Dominican Republic wins third consecutive gold 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 23, 2010 – Dominican Republic out-dueled Puerto Rico in a five-set clash (25-19, 19-25, 25-19, 24-26, 15-4) to claim a third consecutive women’s volleyball gold medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games. The blocking of Dominican Republic was a key for the victory with an 18-9 margin led by Annerys Vargas and Prisilla Rivera who recorded 6 and 5 respectively. Rivera charted 21 points while Vargas and Gina Mambru each notched 15 points with Mambru recording 5 serving aces.  More Español

July 23 2010

Costa Rica claims first ever volleyball medal in CACSO Games 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 23, 2010 – Costa Rica claimed the bronze medal of women’s volleyball at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games with a 3-1 (25-17, 20-25, 25-16, 25-21) victory over Trinidad & Tobago on Friday. The Costa Ricans, a team qualified to the 2010 FIVB World Championship in Japan, had Verania Willis as their top scorer with 16 points including two blocks. Mariela Quesada added 11 tallies.  More Español P-2

July 23 2010

Mexico takes fifth place in Mayaguez 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 23, 2010 – Mexico defeated Guatemala in straight sets (25-13, 25-22, 25-11) to conclude in fifth place of the women’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games.Samantha Bricio, Xitlali Herrera and Claudia Rodriguez each compiled 11 points for Mexico. More Español P-2

July 23 2010

Nicaragua finishes in seventh position 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 23, 2010 – Nicaragua finished in seventh position in the women’s volleyball tournament of the XXI Central American Games after a 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-20) victory over Barbados. Bertha Fierro scored 18 points to lead the winning side while Amalia Hernandez and Hellen Traña added. More Español P-2

July 22 2010

Puerto Rico to meet Dominican Republic in the finals

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 22, 2010 – Puerto Rico advanced to a clash with Dominican Republic for the gold medal of women’s volleyball at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games after a 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 25-16) win over Costa Rica on Thursday. The only time these two teams faced each other in the Games’ final match was in the Jamaica’s edition in 1962 with the victory for the Dominican side. The home team, who had a 12-4 advantage in blocks, was led by Aury Cruz with 15 points.  More Español P-2

July 22 2010

Dominican Republic to defend the title in gold medal match 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 22, 2010 – Two-time defending champions Dominican Republic advanced to the gold medal match of the women’s volleyball tournament following a 3-0 (25-23, 25-12, 25-22) victory over Trinidad & Tobago at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games.Prisilla Rivera and Gina Mambru each tallied 11 points while Milagros Cabral and Annerys Vargas charted 9 and 8 respectively.  More Español P-2

July 22 2010

Mexico will play for fifth place 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 22, 2010 – Mexico beat Nicaragua in straight sets (25-12, 25-3, 25-14) in an elimination match for the 5-8 positions of the women’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games. More Español P-2

July 22 2010

Guatemala edges Barbados in five sets 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 22, 2010 – Guatemala edged Barbados 3-2 (26-24, 21-25, 20-25, 25-17, 15-10) in an eliminatory match for the 5-8 positions of the women’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games on. More Español P-2

July 21 2010

Trinidad & Tobago complete the four finalists 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 21, 2010 – Trinidad & Tobago overcame Mexico 3-1 (20-25, 25-21, 25-22, 25-20) and claimed the last remaining berth in the semifinal round of the women’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games. The Trinidadians, who next play against Dominican Republic, out-blocked their opponents 8-5 and had the edge in serving aces 7-5. Krystle Esdelle led the winners with 21 points, all via spikes, and Sinead Jack contributed 19 points, including 6 blocks. More Español P-2

July 21 2010

Costa Rica advances to semifinals in Mayaguez 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 21, 2010 – Costa Rica advanced to the semifinals of the women’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games by scoring a straight-set (25-20, 25-9, 25-17) victory over Guatemala. The Costa Ricans, who next meet hosts Puerto Rico in Thursday’s semifinal round, had the advantage in blocks (9-4) and serving aces (7-3). Verania Willis led Costa Rica with 13 points while Karen Cope added 11 including three blocks. Also Angela Willis and Mariela Quesada each charted 7. More Español P-2

July 20 2010

Puerto Rico wins Pool B against resilient Mexico 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 20, 2010 – Puerto Rico won Pool B of the women’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games by defeating a resilient young Mexico team in straight sets (25-22, 25-21, 25-22) on Tuesday. The winners had the advantage in blocks (9-4) while the defeated side outscored the home.  More Español P-2

July 20 2010

Dominican Republic gets ticket to semifinals 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 20, 2010 – Dominican Republic advanced to the semifinals of the women’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games after claiming a 3-0 (25-14, 25-14, 25-21) victory over Trinidad & Tobago and winning top place in Pool A. Veterans Annerys Vargas and Milagros Cabral topped the winners with 12 and 10 points respectively. More Español P-2

July 20 2010

Guatemala prevails in a five-set battle with Nicaragua 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 20, 2010 – Guatemala won a five-set battle (14-25, 25-19, 22-25, 25-22, 15-10) against Nicaragua and a berth in the quarterfinals after finishing third in Pool B of the women’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games.  More Español P-2

July 20 2010

Costa Rica scores straight-set win against Barbados 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 20, 2010 – Costa Rica finished with a 2-1 record in Pool A of the women’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games after.  More Español P-2

July 19 2010

Puerto Rico beats Guatemala to remain unbeaten 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 19, 2010 – Puerto Rico overwhelmed  Guatemala in consecutive sets (25-8, 25-14, 25-12) and improved to a 2-0 record in Pool B of the women’s volleyball tournament of the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games. The winners had a huge advantage in the blocking (8-0) and serving aces (10-1) departments. Karina Occasio led Puerto Rico with 11 points and Sarai Alvarez added 9. The foursome of Stephanie Enright.   More Español P-2

July 19 2010

Costa Rica overcame Trinidad & Tobago 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 19, 2010 – Costa Rica overcame a 4-0 deficit in the tie-breaker and defeated Trinidad & Tobago 25-18, 25-27, 22-25, 25-19, 15-11 in a volleyball match of the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games. Both teams have 1-1 record in Pool A. Verania Willis and Karen Cope compiled 19 and 15 points respectively for Costa Rica who benefited from 53 errors committed by the opponent.  More Español  P-2

July 19 2010

Dominican Republic shows fire power 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 19, 2010 – The defending champions Dominican Republic dominated Barbados in straight sets (25-6, 25-9, 25-6) improving its mark to 2-0 in Pool A of the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games’ women’s volleyball tournament. The defeated side fell to 0-2. Dominicans Prisilla Rivera and Gina Mambru each scored 10 points while compiling 5 aces apiece. Annerys Vargas and Lisvel Eve contributed 9 and 8 points. More Español P-2

July 19 2010

Mexico keeps winning behind Bricio’s attack 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 19, 2010 – Mexico maintained a perfect record in Pool B of the women’s volleyball tournament of Mayaguez 2010 Games following its straight-set (25-14, 25-19, 25-18) victory over Nicaragua who dropped to a 0-2 mark on Monday. The winners out-served the losers 13-3. Mexican Samantha Bricio produced 19 points including five aces while Andrea Rangel added 15. Zaira Orellana compiled four aces and two blocks among her 7 points. Nicaraguan Jacqueline Toruño charted 9 points.. More Español P-2

July 18 2010

Puerto Rico starts with the right foot 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 18, 2010 – Hosts Puerto Rico downed Nicaragua in straight sets (25-14, 25-16, 25-11) in the last match of day one at the women’s volleyball tournament of the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games. Aury Cruz led Puerto Rico with 12 points including three aces and two blocks, and Sarai Alvarez, Stephanie Enright and Alexandra Oquendo each recorded 8 points. More Español P-2

July 18 2010

Dominicans start with victory over Costa Rica 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 18, 2010 – Defending champions Dominican Republic scored a 3-0 (25-14, 25-22, 25-20) over Costa Rica in Pool A of the women’s volleyball tournament of the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games. The Dominicans outscored their opponents in blocks (11-5) and in serving aces (7-3). Prisilla Rivera and Altagracia Mambru each recorded 10 points including 3 and 2 aces respectively.   More Español P-2

July 18 2010

Bricio scores 26 to lead Mexico over Guatemala 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 18, 2010 – Mexico beat Guatemala 3-0 (25-16, 25-14, 25-18) in a Pool B match of the women’s volleyball tournament of the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games. Mexico out-served its opponent 16-2 including 8 aces by Samantha Bricio who finished with a match-high 26 points. Andrea Rangel contributed 11 points to the win. Guatemala’s best scorer. More Español  P-2

July 18 2010

Trinidad & Tobago defeats Barbados in Pool A 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 18, 2010 – Trinidad & Tobago swept Barbados 3-0 (25-16, 25-23, 25-20) in a Pool A women’s volleyball match of the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games. Krystle Esdelle and Kelly-Anne Billingy topped the winners with 16 and 15 points respectively and Channon Thompson contributed 12 including 3 aces. Alicia Wood led Barbados with 7 points. More Español  P-2

July 17 2010

Bronze is the ultimate goal in women’s volleyball for several teams in CACSO Games 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 17, 2010 – With defending champions Dominican Republic and hosts Puerto Rico as overwhelming pre-tournament candidates to clash for the gold medal in the women’s volleyball tournament of the Central American and Caribbean Games, a strong battle is being predicted for the third podium position.   More Español 

July 14 2010

Dominicans aiming for third consecutive gold in regional Games   

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 14, 2010 – Dominican Republic are the pre-tournament favorites of the women’s volleyball competition in the Central American and Caribbean Games due to take place through July 18-23 in the city of Mayaguez, located in the western area of Puerto Rico. The reigning champions of NORCECA and the Pan American Cup.  More Español