USA impressive in victory over Trinidad & Tobago

GATINEAU, Canada, August 17, 2010 – The U.S., appeared in top form on Monday as it defeated Trinidad and Tobago 25-9, 25-7, 25-10 in the opening round match for both teams at the NORCECA (North and Central America) men’s junior volleyball championships at the Centre Sportif in Gatineau.

The U.S., spread the offensive wealth as no players reached double digits in points, however al the players except three put their name on the scoreboard.  Team captain Daylan Davis led the American attack with eight points while Taylor Crabb added six. Team captain Akim Bushe and Bernard Renaud led Trinidad and Tobago with four points each.

“We came out and had some nerves ourselves,’’ said U.S., head coach John Hawks.  ‘’I’m glad to see all the guys got in and played well.  I thought we served the ball fairly well and put some pace on it.’’

“It was very important for us to get the tournament off to a good start,’’ said Davis.  ‘’We had some butterflies because we had no idea what we were going up against.  We just played really physical with a lot of energy.’’

“We definitely played one of the better teams in the tournament,’’ said Trinidad and Tobago coach Gideon Dickson.  ‘’They came out with a plan and worked that plan to a tee. I thought we did O.K., coming out against a team like U.S.A.  We tried to maintain momentum as much possible.’’

“For some of us it was the first time we played volleyball at this level,’’ said Bushe.  ‘’It was a good experience for the team.  We will only get stronger.’’