Víctor Pérez of Panama Named MVP of AFECAVOL U19 Championship

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 14, 2024.- Panama’s opposite hitter Víctor Pérez was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the XV AFECAVOL U19 Central American Men’s Volleyball Championship, the final official tournament of 2024 in the region.

Pérez was one of the tournament’s top scorers, finishing with 26 points in the championship match against Guatemala. He led Panama to a historic title, breaking a nearly 40-year drought after falling short in the finals in 1986 and 1996, where they earned silver medals.

The Panamanian standout Víctor Pérez was also the tournament’s Top Scorer and the Second Best Spiker.

Guatemala’s players also excelled, with Santiago Mena earning the Best Server award, Josué González recognized as the Best Receiver, and Christian Álvarez as the Second Best Blocker.

From Belize, Lawrence Mahler was named the Best Setter, while Orion Butler claimed the award for Best Blocker. David Garbutt was recognized as the Best Digger and Best Libero.

Nicaragua’s Devin Hooker received the award for Best Opposite, while Costa Rica’s Ignacio Morales was named the Best Spiker.