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Antigua & Barbuda advance to second round tournament

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua & Barbuda, April 5, 2009.- Antigua & Barbuda defeated St. Kitts & Nevis, 25-23, 25-22, 25-23 to win the battle between unbeaten teams and the ticket to the next phase in the FIVB Men’s World Championship first round NORCECA -B tournament.   The victory enabled Antigua & Barbuda one spot in the NORCECA -C second round tournament in Trinidad & Tobago on May 31-June 7. In that competition they will meet teams of Suriname, Aruba, Netherlands Antilles, and U.S. Virgin Islands and hosts Trinidad & Tobago. More Spanish

First win to Bvi

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua & Barbuda, April 5, 2009.- British Virgin Island scored a straight set victory over Montserrat by score of 25-13, 25-14, 25-11 in the FIVB Men’s World Championship first round Norceca-B Tournament.   Canice Marquis led the winners with 13 points and Oren Hodge (8). By MTS Collis Rankin lead with 8 points.   BVI finish the tournament to record of 1-3, Montserrat the small country in World Championship winless in the tournament. More Spanish

Anguilla defeat French St. Martin

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua & Barbuda, April 5, 2009.- Anguilla defeat French St Martin in the last day of the FIVB 2010 Men’s World Championship first round Norceca-B Tournament.   The score was 25-14, 25-21, 22-25, 25-21. Anguilla finish the participation with 3-2 and French St. Martin 1-4.   “I am not happy, did not win games that we had to win. If it happy to see that the level has improved in the zone. Now to continue working to the next tournament.” More Spanish

Antigua & Barbuda prepared for St. Kitts & Nevis

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua & Barbuda, April 4, 2009.- Antigua & Barbuda needed tour sets to pass over French St Martin in the last match of Saturday of the FIVB Men’s World Championship first round Norceca-B Tournament.   The host team once again received the support of the local crowd gathered at the new volleyball facility. The score was 22-25, 25-15, 25-16, 25-14. Xavier Robert (15), Collin Thomas (13) and Henry Matthew (12). More Spanish

St. Kitts & Nevis downed British Virgin Islands

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua & Barbuda, April 4, 2009.- St. Kitts & Nevis crushed British Virgin Islands 25-14, 25-18, 25-9 improving its win-loss record to 3-0 and advancing to a crucial match on Sunday against hosts Antigua & Barbuda.   The winner of Sunday’s match gets the ticket to the second round Norceca-C tournament I in Trinidad & Tobago (May 31-June 7) against Suriname, Aruba, Netherlands Antilles, U.S, Virgin Islands and hosts Trinidad & Tobago. More Spanish

Anguilla finished with 2-2 mark in Antigua & Barbuda

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua & Barbuda, April 4, 2009.- Anguilla scored a straight set victory over winless Montserrat by score of 25-11, 25-13, 25-11 finishing with a 2-2 win-loss record in the FIVB Men’s World Championship first round Norceca-B Tournament.   Ian Connor led the winners with 13 points and Perry Richardson, Sherwin Richardson and Randy Thompson scored 6 points apiece. “I consider our team played well in the tournament. The lack of experience hurt us in the key moments. More Spanish

Antigua & Barbuda win in five sets

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua & Barbuda, April 3, 2009.- Hosts Antigua & Barbuda recovered from a five-point deficit in the fourth frame and ended with a five-set win over Anguilla in the last match of Day Three in the FIVB Men’s World Championship first round Norceca-B tournament. The score was 24-26, 25-18, 17-25, 25-23, 15-12.   The host team erased a 14-19 deficit in the fourth set with effective blocking and serving and maintained that same pattern in the tie-breaker. More Spanish

St. Kitts and Nevis keep winning

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua & Barbuda, April 3, 2009.- St. Kitts & Nevis rolled past over Montserrat in straight sets and has now a 2-0 win-loss record in the FIVB Men’s World Championship first round Norceca-B tournament.   Montserrat, probably the smallest country playing in this stage of the World Championships, battled in the third set but at the end the strength of SKN was the key factor. The score was 25-5, 25-13, 25-20. More Spanish

British Virgin Islands defeats French St. Martin

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua & Barbuda, April 3, 2009.- British Virgin Islands faced a strong resistance from French St. Martin but ended with a 25-20, 25-18, 24-26, 26-24 victory in the first game of Day Three of the Men’s FIVB World Championship first round Norceca-B tournament.   The French St. Martin team made the adjustments in their starting side and the rotation for the third set, a move which allowed them to win a close set and give a tough battle in the fourth and last one. More Spanish

Antigua & Barbuda improve to 2-0 record

ST JOHN’S, Antigua & Barbuda, April 2, 2009.- Hosts Antigua & Barbuda improved its win-loss record to 2-0 after recording a 3-1 victory over British Virgin Islands in the nightcap of the second day of action in the FIVB Men’s World Championship first round Norceca-B tournament. The score was 25-23, 25-13, 21-25, 25-20. Three players of Antigua & Barbuda scored in double figures with Henry Mathew leading the group with 21 points. More Spanish

St. Kitts & Nevis survived dangerous moments

ST JOHN’S, Antigua & Barbuda, April 2, 2009.- St. Kitts & Nevis lived scary moments early and late in the match but finished winning a thrilling five-setter over Anguilla with a come-from-behind victory by score of 22-25, 24- 26, 25-10, 25-17, 18-16 in the FIVB Men’s World Championship first round Norceca-B tournament.   Shawn Seabrookes scored 30 points, including six blocks, and St. Clair Hodge contributed 24 points carrying the load of the attack of team considered the favorite to win the competition. More Spanish

French St Martin defeated Montserrat

ST JOHN’S, Antigua & Barbuda, April 2, 2009.- French St. Martin had better game control than one day earlier and got a 25-14, 25-14, 25-23 victory over Montserrat in the second day of action in the FIVB Men’s World Championship first round Norceca-B tournament.   Richardson Rotillo was the best scorer of the match with 16 points for the winners and Paul Quellery added 8. Daley Dennison scored six points for the losing side. “I saw my team playing better and without the fear they showed yesterday.  More Spanish

Antigua & Barbuda crushes Montserrat

ST JOHN’S, Antigua & Barbuda, April 1, 2009.- Hosts Antigua & Barbuda crushed Montserrat in straight sets in the last match of the night at the 2010 FIVB Men’s World Championship first round Norceca-B tournament. The score was 25-9, 25-14, 25-16.   Antigua & Barbuda proved to have too much power for their unexperienced players of Montserrat who committed many unforced errors. More Spanish

Anguilla overcomes British Virgin Islands reaction

ST JOHN’S, Antigua & Barbuda, April 1, 2009.- Perry Richardson scored a match-high 31 points and captain Ian Connor added 18 leading Anguilla to a five-set victory over a resilient British Virgin Islands team in the first match of the 2010 FIVB Men’s World Championship first round Norceca-B tournament.   Anguilla won the first two sets and seemed comfortably on their way to an easy triumph when stumbled against their tough opponents who sent the match to the limit. The score was 25-20, 25-20, 23-25, 21-25, 15-13. More Spanish

Experience was the key in St. Kitts & Nevis triumph over French St. Martin

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua & Barbuda, April 1, 2009.- The experience in the ECVA competitions was the key in the victory of St. Kitts & Nevis in three sets over French St. Martin in the beginning of the action of the 2010 FIVB Men’s World Championship first round Norceca-B tournament.   The score was 28-26, 25-19, 27-25 with the teams battling evenly in each set, with the experience of St. Kitts & Nevis playing a key role. More Spanish

St. Kitts and Nevis’ coach cautious despite being favorites

St. John’s, Antigua, April 1, 2009.- The team of St. Kitts and Nevis is considered the favorites in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship first round Norceca-B tournament, but coach Glenn Quinlan is taking a cautious approach before the start of the competition. "We are considered the team to beat, but we are going to play each match with great respect," said Quinlan in the press conference hours before the start. More Spanish

New facility to host Men’s Norceca B in Antigua & Barbuda

ST. JOHNS, Antigua & Barbuda, March 31, 2009.- A brand new YMCA facility will be the stage of the FIVB Men’s World Championship first round Norceca-B tournament where five teams will battle for one ticket available to the second round.   The entry of St. Kitts & Nevis, champions of the Eastern Caribbean zone, are considered the strongest and favourite to win the competition against teams of Anguilla, British Virgin Islands,  More Spanish