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November 20, 2014
Brenda Castillo is the MVP of the CACG 

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 21, 2014.- Brenda Castillo captured the MVP Honors at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games Women’s Volleyball Finals. Castillo was distinguished as the Most Valuable Player, Best Defender, Best Reception and Best Libero. Cuban Melissa Vargas was the best scorer of the tournament by totalizing 129 points. Regla Gracia, also from Cuba, and Puerto Rican Aurea Cruz, received the honors as Best First Attacker and Best Second Attacker, respectively. Annerys Vargas of Dominican Republic and Mijal Hines of Costa Rica, were named Best Blockers. The Best Setter was Dominican Niverka Marte.  More  Español

November 20, 2014
Dominican Republic conquer their fourth crown in a row at CACG

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 20, 2014 - Dominican Republic claimed the crown at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games after beating Puerto Rico in straight sets 25-19, 25-19 and 25-19. Dominican Republic won their fourth consecutive gold medal and increased their historical record to six regional championships, considering the ones conquered in 1946, 1962, 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2014.The Dominicans’ historical record also includes a silver medal in 1998 and four bronzes in 1966, 1974, 1978 and 1982.  More  Español

November 20, 2014
Cuba win bronze medal at Central American and Caribbean Games

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 20, 2014 - Cuba won the bronze medal of Women’s Volleyball Tournament at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games in a five setter against Mexico (24-26, 25-20, 25-17, 22-25, 15-13). Mexico opened fiercely the first set that was key to mantain the hope for a tie-breaker. However, Cuba controlled the final points. Melissa Vargas was the most effective player of the match, totalizing 26  points for Cuba. Caridad Matienzo and Regla Gracia also contributed with 15 and 13 points respectively. More  Español

November 20, 2014
Venezuela clinch fifth place in South American Battle at CACG

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 20, 2014 - Venezuela clinched the fifth place at XXII the Central American and Caribbean Games after beating Colombia in five sets (36-34, 21-25, 25-15, 20-25,15-13). Margarita Martinez guided the Colombian attack with a total of 22 points, to be the top scorer of the match, followed by Amanda Coneo with 20 and Yeisi Soto with 17. Venezuela had more variations on their attack by distributing it among Roslandy Acosta (19), María José Pérez (18), Desiree Glod (16). More  Español

November 20, 2014

Special farewell to the Willis, Billingy and Ross-Kydd in Costa Rica’s win

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 20, 2014 -The Willis Sisters, Angela and Verania wrote their final page defending the national colors of Costa Rica, that finished in seventh place after beating Trinidad and Tobago 3-1 (25-19, 25-13, 17-25, 25-18. But also Jalica Ross-Kydd and Trinidadian captain Kelly Anne Billingy said good bye to volleyball as they played their last match of the tournament. Angela Willis closed with 15 points, while Irene Fonseca scored 10. More  Español

November 19, 2014
Women’s Tournament finalists are ready to play for Central American and Caribbean Gold

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 19, 2014 - Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico will play for the gold medal on Thursday at the Central American and Caribbean Games’ Volleyball Tournament at the Cordoba Arena. Dominican Republic outclassed Mexico in straight sets (25-11, 25-23, 27-25). Bethania de la Cruz scored 14 points for Dominican Republic while Prisilla Rivera tallied 13 and Annerys Vargas 12. Seomara Sainz was the best scorer for Mexico with 13 points. Second and third sets were very tight. More  Español

November 19, 2014

Puerto Rico become first finalist at Central American and Caribbean Games

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 19, 2014 - Puerto Rico became the first finalist of Women’s Volleyball contest at XXII Central American and Caribbean Games. Puerto Rico defeated Cuba in 5 sets, by scores of 25-23, 25-21, 14-25, 22-25, 15-13. Melissa Vargas of Cuba, was the top scorer with 31 points, the highest at the tournament. Regla Gracia, Alena Rojas and Daymara Lescay tallied 13 apiece, and Caridad Matienzo scored 10 for Cuba. Sarai Alvarez scored 28 and Aurea Cryz scored 18 for Puerto Rico.More  Español

November 19, 2014

Colombia beat Trinidad and Tobago by collecting 38 opponent’s errors points 

CORDOBA, México, November, 19, 2014.- Colombia defeated Trinidad and Tobago in the second match of the classification round for places 5 to 8 of the volleyball contest at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games. Score was 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-15) in favor of the South American team whose best scorer was Amanda Coneo with 11 points.  More  Español

November 19, 2014

Venezuela beat Costa Rica in a battle in front of the net

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 19, 2014 - Venezuela defeated Costa Rica 3-1 (25-19, 25-22, 22-25, 25-19) in the classification round for places 5 to 8 at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games. On the Venezuelan side, the best scorer was Roslandy Acosta with a total of 21 points, while Maria Jose Perez tallied 13. Captain Desiree Glod and Middle Blocker Yesica Paz, scored 11 apiece. More  Español

November 18, 2014
Mexico grant a ticket to semis, with a 3-0 win over Colombia

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 18, 2014 - Mexico granted a ticket to the semifinal at the volleyball tournament of the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games, after defeating Colombia in straight sets. Scores were 25-23, 25-17, 26-24. Andrea Rangel and Carolina Carranza registered 12 points apiece, while Seomara Sainz and Claudia Rios closed with 10 points each. For Colombia, Margarita Martinez and Amanda Coneo, closed qith 17 and 14 points respectively. Mexico capitalized 25 errors by their opponent to gaint points. More  Español

November 18, 2014
Cuba clinch a berth into the semifinals after beating Costa Rica

CORDOBA, México, November 18, 2014.- Cuba clinched a berth into the semifinals at the volleyball tournament of the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games after beating Costa Rica in straight sets (25-17, 25-12, 25-17) at the Cordoba Arena. The Cubans had their best weapons in Melissa Vargas who tallied 23 points, while Verania Willis finished with 8 for the Costa Rican team that will play for fifth place in next round. Meanwhile, Cuba will match Puerto Rico and will try to explode all their weapons as they did against Costa Rica in the quartefinals. Serving was the best strategy.  More  Español

November 18, 2014
First Class organization at the Cordoba Arena

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 18, 2014.- The organization of the volleyball tournament developed at the Cordoba Arena for the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games has been described as unique and special. A great joint effort by volunteers, members of the organizing committee, the Norceca Confederation personnel, ths Staff and the Control Committee, along with the Central American and Caribbean Sports Organization (CACSO) has been important to leave a legacy. “The Caribbean Sports Organization and his President Carlos Cardona had a lot of confidence in this project since the beginning.  More  Español

November 17, 2014
Puerto Rico beat Mexico and qualify to semifinals 

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 17, 2014 - Puerto Rico defeated Mexico and clinched their second victory at the Central American and Caribbean Games by winning 3-1 score (25-17, 22-25, 27-25, 25-20) at the Cordoba Arena. Sarai Álvarez closed with 22 points for Puerto Rico, while Aury Cruz scored 20 and Yarimar Rosa finished with 10. Claudia Ríos was the top scorer for Mexico with 17 units. Seomara Sainz scored 14, Jocelyn Urías finished with 11 and Andrea Rangel scored 10.  More  Español

November 17, 2014
Undefeated march for Dominican Republic, hit the road to Semis

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 17, 2014 - Dominican Republic closed the pool phase undefeated at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games after beating Cuba 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-19). Bethania de la Cruz scored 15 points while Gina Mambru and Annerys Vargas tallied 12 apiece for Dominican Republic. Melissa Vargas scored  13 for Cuba, while Alena Rojas closed with 12. Dominican Republic controlled the blocking game 12-10, and closed with a 5-2 ballance in services. Both sides surrendered 19 points by error.. More  Español

November 17, 2014
Willis sisters take Costa Rica to their second victory

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 17, 2014 - The Willis sisters, Angela and Verania closed with 20 and 16 points, respectively, in the victory of Costa Rica over Trinidad and Tobago, to get their second victory in the pool phase at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games. Channon Thompson and Sinead Jack finished with 7 points each, on the Trinidadian side. Costa Rica dominated in the blocking department 14-6.  More  Español

November 17, 2014
Coneo scores 23 points as Colombia get first win

CORDOBA, México, November 17, 2014 - Amanda Coneo registered 23 points in the victory of Colombia against Venezuela in straight sets (25-22, 26-24, 25-23) at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games. Margarita Martínez was the second best scorer for Colombia, with 10 units, while Roslandy Acosta and María José Pérez, closed with 15 and 13 points for the Venezuelan team. Colombia capitalized 25 points by error of their rivals, while Venezuela closed with 21. Blocking game was equal between both teams, while Venezuela aced three times against only one by Colombia. Sergio Rivero.  More  Español

November 16, 2014
Mexico defeat Costa Rica for second triumph in Cordoba

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 16 2014 - México closed with another night of celebration at the Cordoba Arena after beating Costa Rica in straight sets (25-15, 25-20 and 25-20). Mexican captain Andrea Rangel topped with 12 points for Mexico, while Carolina Carranza closed with 10 for Mexico. The Willis Sisters, Angela and Verania tallied 7 apiece for Costa Rica. Claudia Resendiz served for five aces and Claudia Rios aced twice. Costa Rica was superior in the blocking game with a 7-3 advantage after three sets and got 26 points. More  Español

November 16, 2014
Dominican Republic keep an undefeated march at CACG

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 16 2014 - Dominican Repubic outclassed Colombia in straight sets (25-22, 25-21, 25-17) to continue their perfect match at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games. Annerys Vargas, Bethania de la Cruz and Prisila Rivera were the top scorers  for Dominican Republic with  15, 11 and 10 points respectively. Amanda Coneo was Colombia’s best scorer with 9 units. Dominican Republic closed with a 4-1 service advantage as well as an 11-5 superiority in the blocking department. More  Español

November 16, 2014
Cuba get their second win in Cordoba at CACG

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 16, 2014 - Cuba registered their second victory at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games after beating Venezuela 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-12). For the second time in a row, Melissa Vargas, finished with double digits after closing with a total of 18 points. Roslandy Acosta was Venezuela’s top scorer with a total of 8 points. Cuba finished with 9 collective ases, four of them by Gracia and three by Vargas. Venezuela gave up 19 points while Cuba 22.  More  Español

November 16, 2014
First victory for Puerto Rico at CACG

CORDOBA, México, Noviembre 16, 2014 - Puerto Rico claimed their first victory at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games after beating Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-20, 25-13, 25-19). Stephanie Enright finished 12 points while Sarai Alvarez closed with 10 for Puerto Rico. On the Trinidadian side, Channon Thompson was the best scorer, with 11 points. The serve was key for the Puerto Rican team that finished with a 6-1 balance in their favor. Enright aced three times and Aurea Cruz in a couple of times, while the Trinidadians had a light advantage of 9-8 in blocking. “We recovered from the defeat. More  Español

November 15, 2014
Mexico claim a warm victory despite a foggy last match

CÓRDOBA, México, November 15, 2014.- red 48.a Arena C. Fue un partido14 - o de cierregaron 48.75 points by error. The locals surrendered 48.a Arena C. Fue un partidoMexico began with an outclassing victory over Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-17, 25-16, 25-15) in front of their fans at the Cordoba Arena. Despite the fog that suddenly appeared in the last set, Andrea Rangel and Seomara Sainz closed as top scorers for the Mexican team with 12 and 11 points. Channon Thompson tallied 9 for the Trinidadians. Blocking game was tight with 3 points per team.  More  Español

November 15, 2014
With 10 aces by Mambru, Dominican Republic open off on the right foot

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 15, 2014 - Dominican Republic had no problems against Venezuela as they won in straight sets 25-6, 25-15, 25-16 at the Cordoba Arena. Gina Mambru registered 15 units and Prisila Rivera 10 for Dominican Republic. Mambrú aced 10 times against the South Americans who managed their blocking game and closed with 4, one less than the Dominicans. Maria Jose Pérez and Roslandy Acosta scored 9 points apiece for Venezuela. Venezuela surrendered 75 points by error against 37 by Dominican Republic.  More  Español

November 15, 2014
Costa Rica give a big surprise at CACG opener in Cordoba

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 15, 2014 - Costa Rica defeated Puerto Rico in five sets (25-22,13-25, 25-21,12-25,15-11) and gave the big surprise in the volleyball opener at the Cordoba Arena. The Willis Sisters, Angela and Verania, were the top scorers for the Costa Rican Team, with 19 and 12 points, respectively. More  Español

November 15, 2014
Cuba open CACG with a three set victory over Colombia

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 15, 2014 - Cuba opened their participation at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games with a victory over Colombia 3-0 (25-13, 25-17, 25-20) at the Cordoba Arena. Melissa Vargas, the 13 year old, who was one of the revelations at the last World Championship in Italy, finished with a total of 18 points, while Regla Gracia concluded with 14 , both for Cuba. For Colombia, the scoring distribution was with Margarita Martinez and Yeisi Soto, with 7 and 6 points respectively. Second set was the tightest up to the 16th point on both sides of the net. More  Español

November 14, 2014

Aury Cruz was the only flag bearer from volleyball

VERACRUZ, Mexico, November 14, 2014 – Puerto Rican Aurea “Aury” Cruz was the only volleyball athlete who paraded as flag bearer during the opening ceremony of the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games on Friday. The veteran volleyball player led her delegation during the traditional parade around the “Pirate” Fuente Stadium.  More  Español

November 14, 2014
The Cordoba Arena is ready

CORDOBA, Veracruz, November 14, 2014 - While the Opening Ceremony of the Central American and Caribbean Games took part at the Luis “Pirata” Fuente Stadium in Veracruz, the City of Cordoba prepared for the beginning of volleyball competition. The last practical clinic done by volunteers and directed by the refereeing commission of the Norceca Confederation, took place at a majestic Cordoba Arena. The designated referees as well as the moppers and ball retrievers worked hard along with the protocol support personnel of Organizing Committee.  More  Español

November 14, 2014
Cordoba awaits as the ball gets in play at CACG

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 14 2014 - Head coaches of the competing teams that will take part at the volleyball tournament of the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games shared their expectations abour the regional quatriennial championship that begins on Saturday at the Cordoba Arena. Mauro Marasciulo, Coach of Colombia: More  Español

November 14, 2014

Security and law enforcement, a top prority for Central American Games in Cordoba

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 13, 2014 - With just a few hours away from the beginning of the Central American and Caribbean Games, the Law Enforcement agencies work hard for the success of the volleyball tournament in Cordoba. The Vice Secretary of Public Security of the State of Veracruz, Federico Rivas, met Norceca President and FIVB First Excecutive Vice President, Cristobal Marte Hoffiz during the Preliminary Inquiries.More  Español

November 12, 2014
Norceca Confederation donates sport material to Veracruz Organizing Committee in Cordoba

CORDOBA, Veracruz, November 12, 2014 - The North Central American and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (Norceca) donated sport material to the Local Organizing Committee of Veracruz 2014. The donation consisting in volleyballs, nets and antennas, as well as some other items, took part at the Cordoba Arena, and was directed by Norceca President , Cristobal Marte Hoffiz, who was accompannied by members of the Control Committee, as well as Fatima del Ángel, Host City Coordinator; Briseida Romero, Venue Coordinator of the Arena, and Juan Gerardo Perdomo, Facilities Manager. More  Español

November 11, 2014
Veracruz Organizing Committee President meets Norceca President

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 11 2014 - The General Director of the Organizing Committtee of the XXII Central American and Caribbean Sport Games of Veracruz 2014, Carlos Sosa Ahumada, visited the Cordoba Arena, where he held a meeting with Norceca President, Cristobal Marte Hoffiz. “We have done a total of seven visits to this facility and this meeting with the heado of the Organizing Committee is very important for us,” said Marte Hoffiz. “We appreciate his visit and we are ready to cooperate for this event.” More  Español

November 10, 2014
Veracruz 2014, a competition for a legacy: Marte Hoffiz

CORDOBA, Mexico, November 10, 2014 - NORCECA President and FIVB First Executive Vice President, Cristobal Marte Hoffiz remarked that the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games of Veracruz 2014 are a competition for a legacy. After the arrival of Control Committe Members assigned for the Games, the first official meeting took place at the Tres Padierna Hall of the Fortin de las Flores Hotel that will host the competing teams. “I want to share a message of gratitude and appreciation from our FIVB President Dr. Ary Graça. More  Español

November 9, 2014
CACSO Authorities receive NORCECA President in Veracruz

VERACRUZ, Mexico, November 9, 2104 - Authorities of the Central American and Caribbean Sports Organization (CACSO) received  NORCECA President and FIVB Executive Vice President, Cristobal Marte Hoffiz at the Veracruz International Airport. With just a few days for the opening ceremony of the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games of Veracruz 2014, scheduled on Friday November 14, CACSO President, Hector Cardona and Technical Director Humberto Cintron arrived to the host city. More  Español

November 6, 2014

BVIS workshop in Veracruz ahead of the Games

VERACRUZ, Mexico, November 6, 2014 – A two-day workshop focused on Beach Volleyball Information System (BVIS) took place at Centro Rebsamen in Veracruz on November 1-2 in preparation for the double-gender tournament of the Central American and Caribbean Games. Sixteen volunteers recruited by the Organizing Committee received instructions from Bienvenido Mateo, a BVIS supervisor designated by NORCECA Confederation. More  Español

October 27, 2014
Workshops and clinics finish successfully in Cordoba

CORDOBA, Veracruz, Mexico, October 27, 2014 - The first phase of training and practical clinics for volleyball matches protocols as the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games of Veracruz 2014 get closer, concluded succesfully at “El Mexicano Gym”, that will serve as training venue.  “We feel very glad and proud for all the good things we achieved here during working and practice days with all of you”, said Juan Manuel Zaragoza. More  Español

October 26, 2014
Final touches at the Cordoba Arena for Central American Games

CORDOBA, Veracruz, Mexico, October 26, 2014 - The Cordoba Arena is almost ready and with some important upgrades as times gets closer for the Central American and Caribbean Games of Veracruz 2014. The facilities that will be used for the Volleyball Tournament are located in a complex that also includes a training gymnasium, known popularly as “El Mexicano Gym”, as well as three external warm-up courts protected with a roof in case of rain. More  Español

October 26, 2014

Seminars and workshops take part in Veracruz

CORDOBA, Veracruz, Mexico, October 26, 2014 - A series of seminars and workshops given by the Norceca Volleyball Commission have taken part in the City of Cordoba, that will host the Volleyball Competition during the Central American and Caribbean Games of Veracruz 2014. Representatives of the VIS, Referees and Press Commissions assigned to the Control Committee held meetings. 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.  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