Guaynabo and Juncos Shine in Sunday’s LVSF Action

JUNCOS, Puerto Rico, February 9, 2025. – In Sunday's matchups of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF), the Mets de Guaynabo ended the Cangrejeras’ three-game winning streak by defeating them in straight sets at the Mario "Quijote" Morales Coliseum. Meanwhile, the Valencianas and Atenienses battled in a thrilling five-set encounter at the Rafael G. Amabert Coliseum.

Guaynabo secured their victory over the Cangrejeras de Santurce with set scores of 25-22, 28-26, and 25-16.

The winners’ offensive effort was led by Rebecca Latham, who recorded 21 points, all from attacks. Valeria Flores and Legna Hernández also reached double figures, scoring 17 and 14 points, respectively.

For the Cangrejeras, Gina Prososki stood out with 14 points, followed by Andrea Rangel and Lindsay Stalzer, who both contributed 11 points.

Guaynabo claimed all three available points from the match, improving their record to 3-4 and accumulating 8 points, moving up to fourth place in the standings. Santurce, despite not earning any points, remains in third place with a 4-4 record and 12 points.

Guaynabo outperformed Santurce in attacks (56-38), digs (85-59), and assists (18-15). The Cangrejeras led in blocks (5-4) and receptions (36-30).

Juncos Prevails in Five-Set Thriller

The Valencianas de Juncos and the Atenienses de Manatí delivered an electrifying five-set battle, ensuring both teams earned points regardless of the outcome. Juncos emerged victorious 3-2 (25-16, 22-25, 23-25, 25-14, 15-9).

The decisive set was tied up to point 6, before Juncos gained the court switch at 8-6 following a Manatí attack error through the middle and a successful spike by Seliann Concepción from zone four.

Juncos claimed two points from the victory, improving their record to 2-6 and accumulating 6 points, tying for fifth place with the Changas de Naranjito. The team also snapped a three-match losing streak.

Meanwhile, Manatí added one point despite the loss, remaining in second place with a 6-3 record and 19 points.

For the Valencianas, Jaylen Hodge delivered a stellar performance with 34 points, 33 on attacks and one from a block. She was supported by Alexia Khuel (12), Kelly Sánchez (11), and Elissa Alcántara (10).

On the Manatí side, Dariana Hollingsworth led with 27 points, including 18 attacks, 7 blocks, and 2 aces. Chareika Carrión and Tristin Savage added 12 points each.

Juncos outperformed Manatí in attacks (72-49) and digs (106-81). However, Manatí had the advantage in blocks (17-11), aces (5-2), receptions (53-39), and assists (23-19).