Trinidad and Tobago Women, Jamaica

and Barbados Men triumphant

SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, July 31, 2025 – Trinidad and Tobago women, Jamaica and Barbados Men triumphant in day one of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-17 Championships at GC Foster College in Spanish Town.

In the women’s division, Jamaica fell 0-3 to a dominant Trinidad and Tobago side (10-25, 15-25, 11-25). The visitors showcased superior serving and hitting power, keeping the home team under constant pressure.

Despite the defeat, Jamaica’s head coach Brithney Scott remained optimistic. "I saw the team coming together in bits and pieces throughout the match," said Scott. "Our girls are quite young and only started playing competitively not too long ago. They may have been a little nervous, but I know they will improve as the tournament progresses."

Trinidad and Tobago’s head coach Saleem Ali praised his team’s effort while keeping expectations in check. "We’ve been playing together for the last four months. Preparations have been up and down, but we hope to get stronger with each game," Ali stated.

On the men’s side, Jamaica was outclassed by a technically sound Suriname squad, going down 0-3 (21-25, 16-25, 7-25). The visitors displayed all-around efficiency and controlled the match from start to finish.

Earlier in the day, Barbados men opened their campaign with a 3-0 (25-9, 25-15, 25-17) sweep of Trinidad and Tobago, while Suriname’s women cruised past Barbados 3-0 (25-10, 25-15, 25-11).

Action continues Friday, August 1, at GC Foster College with another four matches on the schedule as teams look to secure early momentum in the competition.