De la Cruz named MVP of Dominican League

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 22, 2019 – Bethania de la Cruz was awarded on Monday as the most valuable player of the Dominican Volleyball Women’s League.

De la Cruz, whose team Mirador swept defending champions Caribeñas in the best-of-five final series after going 8-1 to lead the regular season, was also selected as best attacker.

Teammates Natalia Martínez was the best server and Yaneiris Rodriguez took home the plaques as best receiver, best digger and best libero.

Marifranchi Rodriguez and Yocaty Pérez of Cristo Rey were recognized as best blocker and best setter, respectively.

Erasma Moreno of Caribeñas was the total best scorer, Wagner Pacheco the coach of the year and Romina Cornelio of Cristo Rey was selected Rookie of the Year.

The ceremony was chaired by Cristobal Marte Hoffiz, president of NORCECA and First Executive Vice President of FiVB, Ramon Garcia, president of the Dominican Federation and Angel Rivas president of the National District Association and league’s president.