USA advances to U19 Girls' final

KINGSTON, Ontario, June 27, 2025.-  Team USA won its semifinal today at the Girls’ U19 Pan American Cup in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

The final score was 3-0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-20) over the Dominican Republic.

USA’s powerful attack was a difference maker and scored 41 points, compared with the Dominican Republic’s 26 attack points. USA also led in blocks (6-5) and ace (5-4). Errors were 23-21 favoring the USA on the scoresheet.

Despite Dominican Republic’s efforts early on in the match, USA’s size and power eventually led to the win.

USA head coach Jamie Morrison: “I talked to the team and I thought that midway through the second set we started competing. We didn’t think about the circumstances, other than the scouting report. We let that show to the world. That’s what I’m fired up about!”

Megan Hodges led the U.S. side with 14 points (including a block and an ace); Taylor Harrington and Olivia Henry followed scoring 11 apiece.

Yalyn Filpo and Julie Millaray Arias led the Dominican team with 8 points each.

Action continues and medal matches will be held on Saturday, June 28 at the Queen’s University Athletic and Recreation Centre.