Ponnet and Smith continue successful run now in La Paz

LA PAZ, Mexico, April 20, 2018 - The champions of last week Aguascalientes’ stop, Mackenzie Ponnet and Kimberly Smith of United States, opened their participation with two victories in the beginning of the Norceca Beach Volleyball circuit new date celebrated at the Harbourside Kiosko Beach.

Ponnet and Smith began with victory over Stefania Gandolfi and Ileann Powery of Cayman Islands 2-0 by scores of 21-8 and 21-7.

In their second match, they won against Amber Bennett and Lisa Jedlicka of US Virgin Islands also in straight sets by 21-13 and 21-12 in Pool D.

Mexicans Zaira Orellana and Martha Revuelta, also opened with two wins after beating Paola Alvarado and Maria Fernanda Juarez of Guatemala 2-0 (21-8, 21-16) and Genelle Howell and Brenda Allen Edinborough of Saint Kitts and Nevis also 2-0 (21-11, 21-19).

Opening day at the “Kiosko Beach” was a marathon date with more than twelve continuous hours of volleyball. The circuit was officially inaugurated with the presence of local authorities both civilian and military along with a delegations parade that marked the return of the continental circuit to this city for the third time in a row.

Women’s Results Friday:

Pool A: Stephanie Burnside / María José Quintero (MEX-A) d La-Teisha Joseph/Suraya Chase (TTO-A) 2-0 (21-6, 21-8); Kai Wright/ Sashalee Wallen (JAM) d Yaniris Miller/ Alondra Berroa (DOM) 2-1 (21-19, 15-21, 15-6); Yaniris Miller/ Alondra Berroa (DOM) d La-Teisha Joseph/Suraya Chase (TTO-A) 2-0 (21-15, 21-12); Stephanie Burnside / María José Quintero (MEX-A) d Kai Wright/ Sashalee Wallen (JAM) 2-0 (21-13, 21-7).

Pool B: Marie-Christine Laponte/ Charlotte Sider (CAN-A) d Phylecia Armstrong/ Malika Davidson (TTO-B) 2-0 (21-6, 21-13);  Marie-Christine Laponte/ Charlotte Sider (CAN-A) d Amanda Harnett /Kacie MacTavish (CAN-B)  2-0 (21-18, 21-17); Kelly Reeves /Brittany Howard (USA-B)  d Phylecia Armstrong/ Malika Davidson (TTO-B) 2-0 (21-4, 21-6); Kelly Reeves /Brittany Howard (USA-B)  d Amanda Harnett /Kacie MacTavish (CAN-B) 2-0 (21-26, 21-16)

Pool C: Zaira Orellana/Martha Revuelta (MEX-C) d Paola Alvarado/Maria Fernanda Juarez (GUA) 2-0 (21-8, 21-16); Lolette Rodriguez/ Valeria Mendoza (NCA) d Paola Alvarado/ María Fernanda Juarez (GUA) 2-1 (20-22, 21-8, 15-13); Zaira Orellana/Martha Revuelta (MEX-C) d Genelle Howell/ Brenda Allen Edinborough (SKN) 2-0 (21-11, 21-19); Lolette Rodriguez/ Valeria Mendoza (NCA) d Genelle Howell/ Brenda Allen Edinborough (SKN) 2-0 (21-5, 21-5).

Pool D: Kimberly Smith / Mackenzie Ponnet (USA-A) d Stefania Gandolfi / Ilean Powery (CAY) 2-0 (21-8, 21-7); Claudia Rios / Paulette Cruz (MEX-B) d Amber Bennett/ Lisa Jedlicka (ISV) 2-0 (21-13, 21-12); Kimberly Smith / Mackenzie Ponnet (USA-A) d Amber Bennett/ Lisa Jedlicka (ISV) 2-0 (21-6, 21-9); Claudia Rios / Paulette Cruz (MEX-B) d Stefania Gandolfi / Ilean Powery (CAY) 2-0 (21-9, 21-9).