Hendrix Lepp Leads Individual Awardees

at U19 NORCECA Boys’ Championship

BURNABY, Canada, May 17, 2026.- Canada’s Hendrix Lepp headlined the list of individual award winners at the U19 NORCECA Boys’ Continental Volleyball Championship, which concluded on Sunday at the West Gym of Simon Fraser University (SFU).

Lepp, a 16-year-old outside hitter from Vancouver, British Columbia, was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) after guiding Canada to the gold medal. He also earned the honor of Best Spiker.

Mexico’s Francisco Merino delivered an outstanding performance throughout the tournament, claiming three awards: Second Best Spiker, Best Server and Best Scorer.

USA’s Jason Amani was recognized as Best Blocker, followed by Panama’s Gabriel Ureña as Second Best Blocker.

Canada’s Jordan Low-Ring was awarded Best Setter, while Mexico’s David Preciado was named Best Opposite.

Puerto Rico’s Adrian Figueroa stood out in the backcourt, earning both Best Libero and Best Digger honors. USA’s Jimmie Chrusfield III was selected as Best Receiver.

From this event, USA, Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica qualified for the 2027 FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship.