Canada on track in U19 pool play

BURNABY, Canada, May 13, 2026:  Canada recorded another 3-0 win today at the NORCECA U19 Boys’ Continental Championship in Burnaby, British Columbia.

It was a 3-0 (25-14, 25-19, 25-15) sweep over Costa Rica in Group A pool play.

Although Canada made more errors 22-14, they bested Costa Rica in attack points (45-22), blocks (7-1) and aces (9-3).

Canada Head Coach Adam Schriemer explained: “One of things we talk about is that we have got to continue to get better over this tournament, so we did a lot of video on ourselves yesterday on some general system things that we can improve on, and I think that showed today.  I think our block defense organization and our dig-to-transition kill really upgraded today, so that was good to see. Also there were some great performances by a lot of the guys. … We have a lot of different combinations and a lot of talent, and we just need to figure out what combination works for us as we progress to the important matches.”

Outside hitters Justin Jamieson (16 points) and Julien Josephs (11 points) led on the scoresheet for Canada.

Felipe Alvarado was Costa Rica’s top scorer with 9 points (7 attack points, a block and an ace).

All teams are fighting to end up in the top four and earn a berth to the U19 World Championships.