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Dramatic victory for current champions Pinkin in the start of Semifinal
B against Atenienses
COROZAL, Puerto Rico, April 4, 2024.- A direct serve from Seliann
Concepción in the fifth set gave the victory to the two-time champions
Pinkin of Corozal (1-0) in the first game of the Semifinal B series of
the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) against Atenienses of
Manatí (0-1).
The victory was the best gift for the loyal fans of Pinkin who, for the
first time in the 2024 tournament, saw their team play at the Carmen
Zoraida Figueroa court in Corozal.
The champions, who qualified directly to the semifinals by finishing
second in the standings, played the entire regular series on the José
“Pepín” Cestero court in Bayamón, due to improvements in Corozal.
Pinkin, who had their “new” reinforcement Payton Caffrey, secured the
important victory with 25-21, 15-25, 25-23, 17-25, and 16-14.
Caffrey was Pinkin’s reinforcement in the 2022 championship. The
American player was the leading scorer in that year’s regular series,
and the Most Valuable Player of the season. Additionally, she was a key
piece in Corozal’s crown conquest against the Criollas de Caguas.
In the fifth set, Corozal and Manatí were neck to neck until the
scoreboard tied at 10-10. Emma Clothier executed a successful spike and
Payton Caffrey made an ace to take the lead, 12-10. Immediately, Ramón
Lawrence, Manatí's coach, called a timeout.
Corozal pulled ahead again, 14-12, but Karla Santos tied it up with two
attacks. A block put Corozal ahead, 15-14, and then, Freddy Vázquez,
Pinkin’s coach, brought in Seliann Concepción to serve. An ace was the
final blow for the home team’s victory (16-14).
Caffrey shined in her debut with Corozal scoring 19 points, 16 in
attacks, one block, two direct serves, 10 digs, and six passes; Emma
Clothier contributed with 15 points, 12 in attacks, two blocks, and one
ace; Isabella Bergmark with 15 points, 13 in attacks, and two blocks;
and Yanliz Feliz with 14 points, 10 in attacks, two blocks, two direct
serves, 12 digs, and six passes. Julianna Askew made 34 assists, eight
digs, two passes, and one block point.
For Manatí, Zoe Weatherington scored 24 points, 20 in attacks, three
blocks, one ace, and 11 digs; Karla Santos with 22 points, 21 in
attacks, one block, 21 digs, and 19 passes; María Schleger with 19
points, 17 in attacks, two direct serves, 14 digs, and 21 passes; and
Claudia Dillon with eight points.
The Semifinal B series will continue this Saturday, April 6, at 8:15
p.m. at the Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu Coliseum in Manatí.
Wednesday, April 3rd 8:15 p.m. Manatí (2-3) Corozal
Saturday, April 6th 8:15 p.m. Corozal in Manatí
Sunday, April 7th 7:00 p.m. Manatí in Corozal (Carmen Zoirada
Figueroa Court)
Tuesday, April 9th 8:15 p.m. Corozal in Manatí
Thursday, April 11th 8:15 p.m. Manatí in Corozal (DSN)
Friday, April 12th 8:15 p.m. Corozal in Manatí (DSN)
Sunday, April 14th 7:00 p.m. Manatí in Corozal (DSN)
(*DSN - if necessary)
Cangrejeras One step away, from Semifinal A
Cangrejeras de Santurce (3-0) are one victory away from achieving the
desired pass to the grand final of the Women’s Superior Volleyball
League (LVSF), by defeating the Valencianas de Juncos (0-3) in four sets
in the third Semifinal A game.
The sets of the victory for Santurce ended 25-23, 25-15, 22-25, and
25-23, at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Hato Rey.
Santurce, who lost its first set of the series, had four players in
double digits.
Turkish player Yeliz Basa was the top scorer for the Cangrejeras with 17
points, 15 in attacks, and two direct serves; Neira Ortiz contributed 13
points, eight in attacks, and five in blocks; Andrea Rangel with 11
points, 10 in attacks, one block, 17 digs, and eight passes; the Czech
player Helena Havelkova with 11 points, all in attacks, 12 digs, and 14
passes; and Shirley Florián with nine points, eight in attacks, and one
ace. The American setter Carli Lloyd made 15 assists, 20 digs, and seven
points, four in attacks, and three blocks.
Reinforcement McKenzie Adams did not play for Santurce.
For Juncos, reinforcement Kara McGhee had a great night with 25 points,
23 in attacks, and two in blocks; Elissa Alcántara helped with 12
points, seven in attacks, four in blocks, and one ace; Keishlyann
Sánchez with 10 points, nine in attacks, one block, 18 digs, and 17
passes; Amethyst with eight points; and Sh’Diamond Holly with seven
points.
Semifinal A will continue this Friday, April 5th with the fourth game at
8:15 p.m. at the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum in Juncos.
Saturday, March 30 Juncos (0-3) Santurce
Monday, April 1 Santurce (3-0) Juncos
Wednesday, April 3 Juncos (1-3) Santurce
Friday, April 5th 8:15 p.m. Santurce in Juncos
Sunday, April 7th 8:15 p.m. Juncos in Santurce (DSN)
Tuesday, April 9th 8:15 p.m. Santurce in Juncos
(DSN)
Thursday, April 11th 8:15 p.m. Juncos in Santurce (DSN) |
