SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, September 9,
2021 – Mexican Diego Gonzalez was elected as
Most Valuable Player of the Men’s Volleyball Pan
American Cup won by his team with a straight set
victory over Canada on Thursday night.
Canada got the lion’s share at the award
ceremony when five members of the North American
squad were named to the All-Star of the event.
Canadians Brodie Hofer and Jesse Elser were
elected as first and second outside hitter while
countrymen Jackson Howe, Derek Epp and Colton
Loewen made the team as first middle blocker,
best setter and best receiver, respectively.
Puerto Rican Jose Pacheco took home the medals
as best digger and best libero, while Dominican
Republic’s Henry Tapia was awarded as best
server, best scorer and best opposite hitter.
USA’s Merrit McHenry completed the Ideal Team as
the second middle blocker. |