Tessa Larkin Named MVP of the

NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 6, 2026.- USA outside hitter Tessa Larkin was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup after helping her team win its second consecutive title and leading the gold medal match against the Dominican Republic with 20 points.

Larkin finished the tournament with 66 points, including 51 kills, 10 blocks and five aces, playing a key role for USA throughout the competition, particularly in challenging matches against the Dominican Republic and Mexico.

Larkin also received the Best Receiver award, while her teammate Megan Hodges was recognized as Second Best Blocker.

Mexico earned five individual awards. Aime Topete was named Best Scorer of the tournament with 106 points and First Best Spiker; Michelle Lizárraga was named Second Best Spiker; Ashly Morales received the Best Setter award; and Arleth Márquez was named Best Server.

Canada’s Veronica Dickson was recognized as First Best Blocker; Dominican Republic’s Kirssy Fernández as Best Digger; her teammate Alondra Tapia as Best Opposite; and Costa Rica’s Rashell Easy as Best Libero.