There Will Be a New Champion in the LVSF:

Leonas Advance to the Final Series

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, April 22, 2026. – The Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) will crown a new champion this season after the Leonas de Ponce secured their place in the Final Series with a 3-0 victory (25-22, 25-11, 25-15) over the defending champions, Criollas de Caguas, in the decisive seventh match played Monday night at the Roger Mendoza Coliseum.

Ponce rallied from behind in the semifinal series and, with two consecutive straight-set wins, completed the comeback to advance to the championship round. They will now face the Cangrejeras de Santurce in a best-of-seven series, where the first team to reach four victories will be crowned the new champion of Puerto Rican women’s volleyball.

Ponce’s offense was led by Claire Chaussee with 18 points, followed by Sherridan Atkinson and Nataly García with 14 points each, and Abby Akey with 10.

For Caguas, no player reached double figures in scoring; Temi Tomas Ailara led the team with 9 points.

In team statistics, Ponce outperformed Caguas 56-29 in attacks, 5-4 in blocks, 63-53 in digs, 27-26 in receptions, and 13-6 in assists. Caguas led in service aces, 2-1.

Final Series Schedule – LVSF 2026: Cangrejeras de Santurce vs. Leonas de Ponce

Friday, April 24 – 8:12 p.m.
Roberto Clemente Coliseum – Game 1

Saturday, April 25 – 8:00 p.m.
Juan Pachín Vicéns Auditorium – Game 2

Monday, April 27 – 8:12 p.m.
Roberto Clemente Coliseum – Game 3

Wednesday, April 29 – 8:00 p.m.
Juan Pachín Vicéns Auditorium – Game 4

Friday, May 1 – 8:12 p.m.
Roberto Clemente Coliseum – Game 5 – if necessary

Saturday, May 2 – 8:00 p.m.
Juan Pachín Vicéns Auditorium – Game 6 – if necessary

Monday, May 4 – 8:12 p.m.
Neutral venue – Game 7 – if necessary