US Virgin Islands
upset Aruba
SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, July 28, 2024.-
The United States Virgin Islands (USVI) men produced the most impressive
performances on day two of the CAZOVA U19, with a 3-0 (25-20,25-22,
25-18) beating of Aruba.
USVI, who are one of the favorites
based on today's display, put on a clinic of power-hitting and serving,
which got the audience humming. Most of their players were impressive in
their execution, but right-side hitter Leon Rogers stood out. He caught
the eye with cannonball serves and booming hits throughout. However,
though the scoreline said Aruba failed to win a set, they too played
very well, even with less than 24 hours of rest after the game against
Jamaica.
USVI coach Issac Rafael: " Aruba is a good team, they're scrappy. They
keep you on your toes, so we had to be really ready for every ball that
was played. A lot of balls that we thought were gonna be dead, they
picked up and they kept it going.
I am glad for the victory. We know
that the guys are young and they're getting better so I'm proud of them.
We're getting better."
Bercy Phillipa, coach of Aruba:
"The game was good. The guys gave
everything they had. I love how USVI play. It just hasn't been our
lucky week, let's put it that way. But the guys gave all they could
and we hope in the future to keep progressing volleyball to a higher
level in the Caribbean.
In another men's game, Trinidad and
Tobago beat Cayman Islands 3-1, ( 25-18, 25-13, 26-24, 25-20).
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