USA and Canada advanced to semi finals at NORCECA Boys’ U-19

BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic, August 25, 2006.- USA and Canada joined the semi finals of the NORCECA Boys’ U-19 Continental Tournament scoring easy 3-0 victories on Friday over Mexico and Dominican Republic.

The Americans defeated Mexico 25-16, 25-9, 25-13 advancing to a contest against Cuba, while the Canadians triumphed over host Dominicans 25-21, 25-20, 25-19 and now will meet Puerto Rico.

USA team established a well balanced offense and the consistent attack demolished their Mexican rivals.

Carson Clark and Ian Connolly each had 8 points for USA and Mexican Carlos Ruvalcaba also had 8.

The defense on the floor carried out the Canadians to the victory as also a more fluid attack than that of their opponents, who had a 6-0 advantage starting the second set but only to see it to extinguish very rapidly.

Gordon Ferrin was the best Canadian with 16 points, Stefan Savoien had 10 and Robert Bennett cooperated with 8 points. Wascar Garcia led the Dominican Republic with 16 points and Hayden Reynoso added 12.

On Saturday, Mexico and Dominican Republic will play for the fifth position and then Cuba and USA feature the first semi final with Canada and Puerto Rico playing in the nightcap.