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TTO and USVI Boys advance to quarterfinals

 

   

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, December 10, 2015 - Trinidad & Tobago boys along with the United Virgin Islands scored crucial wins on the finals preliminary day of the 10th CAZOVA junior championships to advance to the quarterfinals at the Wildey Gym, Bridgetown.

 

Curaçao ended Group A unbeaten to take the direct trip to Saturday's semifinals by dismissing Guadeloupe 25-18, 25-12, 25-16.  Shruendy Valeriano led all scorers with 15 points for Curaçao with Marlison Kleinmoedig adding 10.

 

Only Francois Jean Ruffe scored in double figure for Guadeloupe who will face T&T men in the cross over.

 

In a Group B battle T&T defeated an exciting Haiti team, 28-30, 25-17, 25-22, 26-24 with Marlon Philip scoring a massive 31 points for the winners.  Judenel Paul with 19 points was outstanding for Haiti.

 

The United States Virgin Islands in Group A defeated their Aruba opponents in straight sets to advance to the quarterfinals. USVI set up a date with Haiti by defeating Aruba 25-17, 25-20, 28-26.

 

Shakeel James was the powerhouse for USVI scoring 16 points while Aruba's best performer was once again Dwayne Angela who responded with 13 points.