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Ponce
Celebrates Its First Win of the LVSF
Season
by Defeating Juncos
JUNCOS, Puerto Rico, January 25, 2026. – The Leonas de Ponce
celebrated their first victory of the season in the Women’s
Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) by defeating Valencianas de
Juncos in four sets, 3-1 (25-23, 25-16, 19-25, 25-21), on Sunday
night at the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum.
With
the win, Ponce earned the full three points available and improved
its record to 1-3 (3 points). Meanwhile, the Valencianas remain
winless and without points after four matches.
Juncos extended the match to a fourth set after a 6-0 run with the
score tied at 19. That surge included an attack by Haley Bush from
zone four, a crosscourt attack error by Jordan Wilson, blocks on
Andrea Serra and Jenselyn Morales, and a final block on Wilson
herself to close the set.
In
the following set, the Leonas regained control and pulled away to a
16-10 lead, an advantage they never relinquished.
In
team statistics, Ponce led in attacks (46-44) and service aces
(6-5). Juncos held the edge in blocks (10-9), digs (59-55),
receptions (39-27), and assists (11-10).
Ponce’s offense was led by Jordan Wilson, who finished with 23
points (21 kills, one block, and one service ace). For Juncos, Haley
Bush contributed 21 points, while Keishlyann Sánchez added 10.
LVSF
action continues this Wednesday with two matches: Criollas de Caguas
vs. Valencianas de Juncos at 8:30 p.m., and Atenienses de Manatí vs.
Leonas de Ponce at 8:00 p.m. |