Canada sweeps Barbados at home

Calgary, Canada, Aug. 05, 2025:  Canada impressed its home audience today as the team beat Barbados 3-0 (25-14, 25-14, 25-19) at the 2025 NORCECA U21 Men’s Pan American Cup at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre near Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Canada dominated in attack points (41-14) and also led in blocks (3-1) and aces (10-2). Errors were in favor of Barbados (30-21).

Canada’s Owen Harris led scoring with 12 points, including five from ace serves. Teammate Dawson Pratt followed with 10 points. Isaiah Francis of Barbados was his team’s top scorer with 8 points.

Canada’s Head Coach Chris Voth said post-match: “It was difficult today, as this was our first match of the summer, and so there’s still a lot of uncertainties with the team. But it was really great to get everyone in and get the feeling of playing their first match today. And I hope we can keep building throughout the whole tournament. For sure I would like to see the consistency improve and we’ll hopefully see that tomorrow.”

Canada plays Puerto Rico next on August 06.