Puerto Rico Men’s Volleyball Superior League
Ready for the 2025 Season
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, May 15, 2025. – The 2025 Men’s Volleyball
Superior League (LVSM) will kick off on June 6 with the
participation of eight teams: Caribes de San Sebastián (defending
champions), Mets de Guaynabo (runners-up), Plataneros de Corozal,
Patriotas de Lares, Changos de Naranjito, Gigantes de Carolina,
Gigantes de Adjuntas, and Cafeteros de Yauco.
This season highlights the highly anticipated return of the
Patriotas de Lares and the renewed rivalry between the Caribes and
the Mets de Guaynabo, who played an electrifying championship series
last year that went to a thrilling seventh match.
While the Caribes will aim for their third consecutive title, the
Mets are back with one goal: to rewrite history and claim the
championship.
Meanwhile, the Changos de Naranjito have added national team players
Arturo Iglesias and Omar Hoyos to their roster.
The Gigantes de Carolina arrive with a revamped squad, featuring
Rickyto Vega and Jonathan Rodríguez, both acquired in a trade with
Naranjito.
The Plataneros de Corozal announced on their social media that Ramón
“Monchito” Hernández Cruz will continue as head coach, assisted by
Raúl Papaleo and Carlos Rodríguez. The team will feature players
such as Dennis Del Valle, Luzgardo "Galdi" Liciaga, and Arnaldo
Torres, among others. Their home court will be the Juan C. Berríos
gym in Barranquitas while repairs are finalized at the Coliseo
Carmen Zoraida Figueroa in Corozal.
The Gigantes de Adjuntas continue their preparations under the
leadership of team owner Salvador Pérez, while the Cafeteros de
Yauco are gearing up with a new international reinforcement. It’s a
renewed team with the same ambition.
This season will be dedicated to Gregorio "Goyito" Mejill Vega and
Francisco “Frankie” Santana Quiñones in recognition of their impact
on Puerto Rican volleyball.
“This new edition of the LVSM reflects the passion and growth of our
sport. We are proud to honor two great figures in Puerto Rican
volleyball and to welcome back the Patriotas de Lares. We also look
forward to another thrilling battle among all teams. Without a
doubt, we will witness how the level of our league continues to
rise.” — Dr. Trabanco, President of the Puerto Rican Volleyball
Federation. |