Mexico sweeps Puerto Rico to kick off U19 Pan Am Cup

KINGSTON, Ontario, June 24, 2025.- In the opening match of the U19 Girls’ Pan American Cup in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Mexico swept Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-18).

Mexico’s team captain Isabella Ocampo said she was proud of the way her team worked together for the win: “I thought we came out swinging – we came out hard and aggressive. I feel like our teamwork is really what helped us get this win. Whenever we were stuck, we would help each other back up, get the point back and go on a good run.”

Mexico led in attack points (40-35) and out blocked its opponent 10-2.  Service aces were equal at three each.  Puerto Rico also made more errors (22-18) to Mexico’s advantage on the score sheet.

Naomi Cruz of Mexico led all scoring with 19 points (17 attack points and two blocks). Angélica Jazmin Torres Galvan and Brenda Sofia Esquivel Valdez, also of the winning side, scored 10 points each.

Pamela Agosto Serrano led scoring for the Puerto Rican team with 11 points.

The tournament is held at the Queen’s University Athletic and Recreation Centre in Kingston and continues to June 28.