Dominicans crowned champions at AAU Championships 

ORLANDO, Florida, June 24, 2019 – The Dominican Republic’s U20 Women’s Volleyball Team was crowned champions of the International Division of the 46th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships for third consecutive year on Monday. 

The event took place at the ESPN World Wide of Sports and Orange County Convention Center. 

The Dominican side, who won their nine matches of the regular phase without losing a single set, grabbed the crown by defeating Slovenia 2-0 (25-16, 25-18). 

Natalia Martinez was the leader of the scoring for the Dominican squad with 12 points, followed by Madeline Guillén with 9 and Geraldine Gonzalez and Romina Cornelio with 8 and 5, respectively. 

En route to their crown, the Dominican team defeated Puerto Rico (25-17, 25-18), Brazil (25-17, 25-10), Germany (25-13, 25-12), China-Tieli (25-9, 25-10), Australia (25-4, 25-11), Slovenia (25-14, 25-9), Colombia-Pony (25-22, 25-15), China-Hothot (25-13, 25-11) and Colombina Sport Voyager (25-12, 25-17).

The Dominicans are preparing to participate in the FIVB U20 Women’s Junior World Championship in Mexico.

In the consolation match for third place Brazil d. Puerto Rico (25-17, 25-15). Then China Hothot d. Colombia-Pony (25-17, 17-25, 15-4), Colombia-Sport d. Germany (25-19, 25-17) and China-Tieli d. Australia (25-18, 25-9).