May 14th. 2026
Canada fights for semifinal spot

BURNABY, Canada, May 14, 2026: Canada survived the first five-set match of the tournament to advance to the semifinals of the U19 NORCECA Boys’ Continental Volleyball Championship in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Canada won 3-2 (18-25, 25-21,25-20, 25-27,15-13) over a skilled Mexican squad bolstered by a 36-point performance by Francisco Sebastian Merino Romero. Canadian captain Hendrix Lepp helped the winning side with 30 points, and teammate Justin Jamieson added 23 points. Canada led in attack points (70-59) and blocks (11-8), but Mexico led in aces (10-2) with 6 from Romero alone.  More Español

May 13th. 2026
Mexico earns second win at U19 Championship

BURNABY, Canada, May 13, 2026:  Mexico has another win at the U19 Boys’ Continental Championship in Burnaby, British Columbia. On Tuesday, Mexico defeated Barbados 3-0 (25-19, 25-16, 25-12) in front of a lively crowd at the Simon Fraser University West Gym. Attack points favored Mexico 35-19, as well blocks 7-5 and the North American team dominated from the service line with 12 aces opposed to just 1 from Barbados. This brings Mexico’s record in Group A to 2-0 so far, while Barbados has yet to pick up a win (0-2). Outside hitter Francisco Sebastián Merino Romero contributed 21 points to the winning effort. More Español

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