USA now 2-0 at U19 Championship

BURNABY, Canada, May 13, 2026:  USA swept its second pool play opponent today at the U19 NORCECA Boys’ Continental Volleyball Championship at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.

The United States beat Dominican Republic 3-0 (25-17, 25-7, 25-8) in Group B action.

Other than being close in errors, 19-18, USA dominated this match in attack points (36-13), blocks (8-1) and shutout Dominican Republic in aces 12-0.

Cameron Kosolcharoen and Matthew Kravtsov each had 11 points for the winning side.

USA Head Coach Andy Read: “The team we are playing is just us – playing USA volleyball. From top to bottom, all 14 players played how we wanted to play today against a good opponent. We played really well, very efficiently and I’m proud of the whole team. … When we play how we want to play, it’s really good volleyball and I look forward to watching them.

“The fan support is awesome from the parents who travelled here and watched their kids grow to now wear the flag for Team USA. Everyone’s so excited to be here.”

Outside hitter Francisco Antonio De Jesus of Dominican Republic was that team’s top scorer with 6 points.

Dominican Republic has is 0-2 after losing to Puerto Rico yesterday in their opening match.