Plataneros de Corozal and Gigantes de Adjuntas

Split Five-Set Battle

BARRANQUITAS, Puerto Rico, November 2, 2025. – Closing the second week of action in the Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM), the Plataneros de Corozal and the Gigantes de Adjuntas delivered an exciting five-set showdown at the Juan C. Berríos court, with Corozal coming out on top.

The Plataneros claimed a 3-2 victory (25-21, 17-25, 20-25, 25-21, 15-10), earning two points to climb into third place in the standings with a 3-2 record and 8 overall points. Despite the loss, Adjuntas earned one point, now standing at 0-5 with 2 points, remaining at the bottom of the standings.

With the match tied at one set apiece, the Gigantes, led by William Rivera attacking from zone two, took an 18-15 lead and maintained control to go up 2-1. Adjuntas reached set point at 24-19 with a quick middle attack by Heriberto Maldonado, closing the frame after a service error from Ramón Matos.

Corozal forced the decider by pulling ahead 22-18 in the fourth set with a block on Encarnación. They reached set point at 24-20 after a Maldonado service error and sealed the frame following another miss from the service line, this time by William Rivera.

The Plataneros came out strong in the fifth set, taking a 5-1 lead, including a block on Rivera, which proved decisive. Corozal reached match point with a comfortable 14-7 advantage after an effective spike from Spencer Olivier from zone four and sealed the match 15-10 thanks to a service error by Roberto Pérez.

Corozal’s offensive leaders were Jalen Penrose with 30 points and Spencer Olivier with 22. For Adjuntas, Mark Olsen scored 16, while Cristian Encarnación and William Rivera each contributed 15, and both Heriberto Maldonado and Roberto Pérez finished with 10 apiece.

In team stats, Corozal led in blocks (13-10), aces (6-5), and assists (32-28). Adjuntas outperformed the Plataneros in attacks (57-52), digs (44-42), and receptions (52-49).