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SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, August 27, 2015 - Defending
champions Barbados got their defense off to a winning start at
the 2015 CAZOVA Under-19 Boys Volleyball Championships with a
hard-fought 3-1 (25-22, 14-25, 25-23, 25-22) victory over host
country Jamaica at the GC Foster College in Spanish Town, St.
Catherine in Jamaica on Thursday.
Offensive hitter Brandon Callender with 15 spikes was among the
standouts for the defending champions who were marginally more
consistent than the home team, winning 92 points overall to
Jamaica’s 89.
For Jamaica, middle blocker Javarie James and Jovan Thomas each
with eight spikes and Shavar James helped keep Jamaica close but
were unable to get their team over the hump.
In the day’s opening encounter Trinidad and Tobago withstood a
stern challenge from newcomers Haiti to prevail 25-22, 20-25,
25-22, 25-19. Tyrique Nicolas racked up 15 spikes from 30
attempts while Rashaun White chipped in with eight as the
Trinidadians won a see-saw battle against the Haitians.
“We took a little too long to adjust to Haiti’s style and the
size of the court,” said winning coach Gideon Dickson, who
explained that his team prepared in a much smaller venue to the
expansive nature of the auditorium took some getting used to.
“It was good to get the win. It wasn’t the prettiest of wins but
we are thankful nonetheless.”
Haitian coach Adolphe Rudolph said the team had problems
receiving and attacking declaring that he had already identified
the problems and will make the necessary adjustments for the
next game. He said he will also try to motivate the team by
reminding the players that there doing this for their country.
Each team will play twice on Friday. In the morning session
Barbados plays Trinidad and Tobago while Jamaica takes on Haiti.
During the evening session Barbados will go up against Haiti
while Jamaica tackles Trinidad and Tobago. |
