Mexico, Canada and the United States remain

undefeated in the men’s division

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, July 25, 2025. – The pairs from Mexico, Canada and both U.S. teams opened with a perfect record in the men’s division of the fifth stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, which kicked off Friday on the sand courts at the Telesur Cul Complex in Paramaribo.

In Pool A, brothers Taylor and Trevor Crabb won both of their matches, first defeating Elkreen Morton/Zendai Richards of Saint Kitts and Nevis 2-0 (21-10, 21-17) and then easing past locals Joshua Dwarkasing/Ethan Asimia 2-0 (21-12, 21-8).

Pool B also saw U.S. dominance as Derek Bradford/Zephir Dew beat Suriname’s Dean Kasdi/Anferney Schmeltz 2-0 (21-13, 21-16). In the same pool, Canada’s Cameron Chadwick/Robert Kemp claimed a commanding win over Kasdi/Schmeltz 2-0 (21-12, 21-6).

The only men’s match that went to three sets was in Pool C, where Mexico’s Antonio Lares and Carlos Ayala rallied to edge Suriname’s David Pinas/Keven Sporkslede 2-1 (21-10, 10-21, 17-15).

Action continues Saturday with the conclusion of the preliminary round, followed by the quarterfinals and the losers’ bracket.

Other results of the day included: SUR David Pinas/Keven Sporkslede d ISV Jared Brown/Cole Sommer 2-0 (21-16, 21-11).