Cafeteros Complete the Four LVSM Semifinalists

YAUCO, Puerto Rico, November 2, 2024.- Cafeteros de Yauco secured their spot in the semifinal series of the Men’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSM) on Friday night, November 1, defeating their archrivals, the Plataneros de Corozal, in a do-or-die match that went to the full five sets.

This series saw three of the five matches go to five sets, with Plataneros winning twice, but Cafeteros managed to get revenge in the final showdown. Yauco will now face Mets de Guaynabo in one of the two semifinal series; on the other side, the defending champions, Caribes de San Sebastián, will meet Changos de Naranjito.

The Cafeteros' victory came with scores of 23-25, 25-23, 25-22, 20-25, 19-17.

The fifth set was once again a nail-biter. Plataneros took the court side change by the minimum, 8-7, due to a net violation by Yauco's Eli Irizarry. There were ties at eight, nine, and from 12 all the way to 17. This set the stage for Mark Frazier to successfully attack from zone two against Corozal’s blocks, and in the following play, Spencer Olivier made an error attack from zone four, sealing the victory for the home team.

The match took place at the Raúl "Pipote" Oliveras court in Yauco.

Mark Frazier stood out as the top player for Yauco’s win, while Spencer Olivier shined for Corozal with 26 points.

Both teams ended tied in attacks at 63-63 and aces at 4-4. Yauco outpaced Corozal in assists, 38 to 27, while Corozal led in blocks, 10 to 7, and in digs, 73 to 64.