Caribes Dominate as the LVSM Postseason Race Intensifies

SAN SEBASTIÁN, Puerto Rico, December 3, 2025.- All LVSM (Men’s Superior League) teams took the court on Tuesday night, with victories for the Caribes de San Sebastián, Gigantes de Adjuntas, Cafeteros de Yauco, and Changos de Naranjito. The action made clear that every point is crucial in the race toward the postseason.

Caribes Hold Firm at the Top

At the Luis Aymat Cardona Coliseum, the two-time champions Caribes relied on the offense of Pelegrín Vargas Jr. (27), Corey Chavers (19), Mark Frazier (11), and Ezequiel Cruz (10) to defeat the Patriotas de Lares in five sets: 25-21, 25-15, 20-25, 26-28, 15-11.

It was the third clash between both squads, all decided in five sets, with San Sebastián coming out on top each time.

For Lares, standouts included Jair Santiago and Johan León (16 points each), Jonathan Rodríguez (14), and Garrett Muagututia (12). Setter Luis Carlos Ruiz contributed 31 assists, while his counterpart Howard García tallied 25.

With the result, the Caribes added 2 points to remain atop the standings with a 14-1 record and 37 points. Lares (9-6, 28 points) sits in fourth place.

Adjuntas Clings to the Final Playoff Spot

At the Mario Morales Coliseum in Guaynabo, the Mets fell in four sets to the Gigantes de Adjuntas (25-16, 25-17, 22-25, 25-21).

Adjuntas secured all 3 available points and improved to 5-10 and 16 points, holding on to the final postseason berth. Guaynabo, meanwhile, dropped to 2-13 with 9 points, at the bottom of the standings.

Cristian Encarnación led the Gigantes with 19 points, while Johansen Negrón paced the Mets with 13.

Yauco and Corozal Tied for Second Place

At the Raúl "Pipote" Oliveras Coliseum, the Cafeteros de Yauco defended their home court with a straight-set win over the Plataneros de Corozal (25-19, 25-23, 25-21).

The victory earned Yauco 3 points, placing them in a tie for second place with Corozal. Both teams now have 29 points, with records of 11-4 (Yauco) and 10-5 (Corozal).

Brandon Rattray (15) and Juan Felipe Castañeda (13) powered the Cafeteros' offense. For Corozal, Jalen Penrose (17) and Spencer Olivier (13) led the scoring.

Naranjito Stays Alive in the Playoff Hunt

At the Guillermo Angulo Coliseum, the Changos de Naranjito edged the Gigantes de Carolina in five sets (25-21, 25-15, 20-25, 26-28, 15-11).

Naranjito earned 2 points and now stands at 4-11 with 15 points, holding onto seventh place and keeping their postseason hopes alive. Carolina remains in fifth with a 5-10 record and 17 points.

Jackson Rivera and Clarke Godbold were key with 23 points each, while Cole Gillis added 15. Giomar Collazo led Carolina with 19.

Keys to the Postseason Race

- The top six teams from the Regular Season qualify.

- The bottom two are eliminated.

- The top two teams receive a bye to the semifinals.

- Adjuntas and Naranjito are battling to stay in playoff position, while Guaynabo must respond to avoid elimination.

Peak Cup Final Set

LVSM Tournament Director Jaime Vázquez confirmed that the Peak Cup Final will be held on Friday, December 5, when Corozal visits San Sebastián.