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Atenienses Return to Winning Ways, Cangrejeras Secure First Victory, and
Criollas Claim Their Third Straight Win in the LVSF
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, January 24, 2025. – At the Mario “Quijote”
Morales Coliseum, the Atenienses de Manatí returned to winning ways by
spoiling the season opener for the Mets de Guaynabo. Meanwhile, at the
Roberto Clemente Coliseum, the Cangrejeras de Santurce swept the
Valencianas de Juncos, and the Criollas de Caguas maintained their
undefeated streak, overcoming the Changas de Naranjito at the Roger
Mendoza Coliseum in Caguas.
Atenienses Prevail Over Mets in a Close Match
The Atenienses edged the Mets in straight sets, 3-0 (25-22, 25-23,
25-23), with a balanced offensive effort. Dariana Hollingsworth led the
charge with 20 points, including 16 kills, 3 blocks, and one ace. Karla
Santos added 15 points to the winning tally.
For the Mets, the top scorers were Rebecca Latham with 16 points, Legna
Hernández with 14, and Valeria Flores with 13.
Statistically, Manatí outperformed Guaynabo in digs 73-71,
receptions(36-27, aces (5-1), and assists 25-15. The Mets led in attacks
45-44, while both teams recorded 6 blocks each.
The Atenienses now hold a 2-1 record with 6 points, placing them second
in the standings. Guaynabo starts their campaign with a 0-1 record and
no points.
Defending Champions Cangrejeras Start Strong at Clemente
The Cangrejeras de Santurce, led by Andrea Rangel with 18 points, Gina
Prososki with 13, and Helena Grozer with 10, secured a 3-0 victory
(26-24, 25-8, 25-20) over the Valencianas de Juncos at the Roberto
Clemente Coliseum in Hato Rey.
Juncos, now 0-2 with no points, saw Jaelyn Hodge lead their offense with
12 points.
Santurce improved to 1-1 with 3 points and outperformed Juncos in
attacks 35-29, blocks 10-5, aces 7-5, and digs 49-44. Juncos led in
receptions 20-16 and assists 18-13.
Criollas Stay Undefeated
The Criollas swept the Changas de Naranjito 3-0 (25-10, 25-9, 25-13),
dominating with 12 blocks to 4. They also led in attacks 47-20,
aces(4-0, digs 75-46, and assists 22-16, earning their third consecutive
win of the season.
Offensively, the Criollas were led by Kristin Lux with 19 points, while
Alba Hernández and Stephanie Enright added 13 points each. Lux and
Hernández contributed 4 blocks each out of the team’s total of 10.
Caguas now holds a 3-0 record with 9 points, leading the standings.
For the Changas, no player reached double digits. They hold a 1-2 record
with 3 points.
The action of the Women's Superior Volleyball League continues Sunday,
January 26, with three matches:
Juncos vs. Manatí | 7:00 PM | Coliseo Juan Aubin Cruz
Caguas vs. Santurce | 7:00 PM | Coliseo Roberto Clemente
Guaynabo vs. Naranjito | 7:00 PM | Coliseo Gelito Ortega
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