First tandems crowned in Puerto Rico National Beach Tournament

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, February 5, 2018 – The first weekend of the Youth National Beach Volleyball Tournament had an excellent level of competition at Ocean Park.

Sunday’s action included 46 matches in both genders. The competition format foresees a best-of-three final with one-set matches for the eliminatory phase.

Alejandro De la Cruz and Ian Vásquez defeated Ian Terrassa and Omar Pita 22-20, 21-0 in the boys’ U16. The second set was cancelled when one of the players of Terrassa/Pita tandem suffered from leg cramps.

Adriana Báez and Valeria Flores overcame Mariana Feliciano and Carolina Aviles in three well fought sets to claim the 19-21, 24-22, 15-11 victory among the girls.

Meanwhile, Alejandra Sol and Isabela Vivoni took the victory in the girls’ U14 with a 21-13, 21-19 victory over Stephanie Rondon and Ana Camila Rivera. The boys’ U14 crown went to Miguel Figueroa and Nicolás Gonzalez who prevailed over Yadiel Delgado and Ramón Miranda 21-16, 21-17.

“We encourage all beach volleyball players from all over the island to register and participate in the action for the two remaining weeks,” said national coach and event director Alexis Feliciano. “We had a good environment at the beach but we have to continue working hard.”

Humberto Pagán Moreno, beach volleyball director of the Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation praised the support from athletes, parents and relatives for the first two days of competition.

“The FPV Is pleased with the support and we are going to continue working hard for beach volleyball,” Pagan Moreno said. “All players are invited to register and come to Ocean Park next weekend.”

The event continues next Saturday and Sunday with actions at the U18 class in both genders. Teams must be present at Ocean Park for the mandatory meeting at 7:30 AM.