Molero named Coach of the Year in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 22, 2019 – Xiomara Molero, whose team Amazonas de Trujillo Alto confirmed its participation a week and a half before the start of the competition, was elected Coach of the Year for the Puerto Rican Women’s Superior League 2019.

Molero led Amazonas to a 12-12 record in the regular season received 11 first-place votes, 12 second-place and two third-place votes to total 98 points. She edged Juan Carlos Núñez of Criollas de Caguas who got 10 first-place mentions and 81 points.

The All-Star Team was also announced with Karina Ocasio of Caguas leading with 36 first-place votes as best attacker, followed by Debora Seilhamer as libero with 27 mentions.

Wilmarie Mojica of Trujillo Alto was named the best setter while Noami Santos of Changas de Naranjito, was elected the other best attacker. 

The two middle blockers finished tied with 21 points and they were Neira Ortiz of Aibonito and Alba Hernández of Trujillo Alto.

The scoring leader of the season Paulina Prieto Cerame of Juncos completed the Ideal Seven as the opposite attacker.