Guaynabo Mets to the LVSM Final Against Caribes of San Sebastián

YAUCO, Puerto Rico, November 18, 2024. - The Guaynabo Mets secured their spot in the finals of the Puerto Rico Men's Superior Volleyball League (LVSM) by defeating Yauco Cafeteros 3-1 (25-21, 25-14, 24-26, 25-19) in Game 6 of the Semifinal Series at the Raúl “Pipote” Oliveras court. 

Guaynabo was powered by double-digit performances from Gregory Torres, Inovel Romero, and Gianluca Grasso, who contributed 22, 17, and 11 points, respectively. 

For Yauco Cafeteros, Diego Negrón and Mark Frazier also posted double-digit scores with 18 and 15 points, respectively. 

Guaynabo outperformed Yauco 54-39 in attacks, 41-30 in digs, 8-3 in aces, and 23-16 in assists. Both teams tied with 8 blocks each, while Yauco had the edge in receptions, 55-46. 

The Mets will now face the defending champions, Caribes of San Sebastián, in the final series. 

Guaynabo returns to the finals after falling in four games in the 2023 semifinals against the Caribes of San Sebastián. The Mets have lifted the championship trophy in 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2022. The 2017 season was canceled due to Hurricanes Irma and María, and the 2020 tournament was called off due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. 

Meanwhile, the Caribes of San Sebastián’s first title prior to their 2023 championship was back in 1999. 

The final series will be played in a best-of-seven format, with the first team to win four games claiming the championship. 

SEMIFINAL SERIES A

Game 1 - Wednesday, November 6, 8:00 PM - Yauco at Guaynabo / 2-3 (21-25, 20-25, 25-16, 25-20, 15-11) 

Game 2 - Friday, November 8, 8:00 PM - Guaynabo at Yauco / 2-3 (28-30, 14-25, 25-17, 25-22, 15-13) 

Game 3 - Sunday, November 10, 5:00 PM - Yauco at Guaynabo / 0-3 (25-22, 25-15, 25-23) 

Game 4 - Wednesday, November 13, 8:00 PM - Guaynabo at Yauco / 2-3 (18-25, 26-24, 18-25, 25-19, 15-8) 

Game 5 - Friday, November 15, 8:00 PM - Yauco at Guaynabo / 1-3 (25-20, 19-25, 25-18, 25-13) 

Game 6 - Monday, November 18, 8:00 PM - Guaynabo at Yauco / 3-1 (25-21, 25-14, 24-26, 25-19)