Broder, Valjas take second title to end season

MARACAS BAY, Trinidad, December 1, 2013 - Jamie Broder and Kristina Valjas (CAN-A) closed out the season just as they started the season in Cayman Islands by capturing the gold medal in the 11^th and final leg of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit battling past Heather Hughes and Lane Carico (USA-A).

Broder and Valjas emerged champions after a 22-20, 21-15 triumph in the final match of the three-day tournament.

Speaking after the win an elated Valjas said it was very pleasing to end off the year on a winning note as they endured a tough season after taking the first tournament in Cayman Islands way back in March.

“We knew we had to play today to get the gold medal and we also had a tough battle in the semifinals with Mexico as well.

Broder added, “USA is always a tough battle and the final was no different and we are glad to come out on top.  

In the semifinals, Heather Hughes and Lane Carico (USA-A) defeated Heather Bansley and Caleigh Whitaker (CAN-B) 21-17, 21-13 and Jamie Broder and Kristina Valjas (CAN-A) ousted Marta Revuelta and Bibiana Candelas (MEX) 21-16, 21-19.

Revuelta and Candelas got some redemption by taking bronze via an 18-21, 21-18, 15-10 victory over Bansley and Whitaker.

Sunday’s Women Results: 

Semifinals: USA-A d CAN-B (21-17, 21-13); CAN-A d MEX (21-16, 21-19). Bronze medal: MEX d CAN-B (18-21, 21-18, 15-10). Gold medal:  CAN-A d USA-A (22-20, 21-15). Positions 9-10: BAR d JAM (21-14, 21-11). Positions 11-12: CAY d SKN (21-18, 21-19). Positions 13-14:  TRI-A d VIN (21-4, 21-14). Positions 15-16: ISV d TRI-B (21-0, 21-0) (Default).

Final standings: 1. CAN-A; 2. USA-A; 3. MEX; 4. CAN-B; 5. CRC; 6. USA-B; 7. PUR; 8. LCA; 9. BAR; 10. JAM; 11. CAY; 12. SKN; 13. TRI-A; 14. VIN; 15. ISV; 16. TRI-B.