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NORCECA U18 W: Second consecutive gold for “Caribbean queens”

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source: norceca.net; Photo: norceca.net

Dominican Republic grabbed their second consecutive continental title by defeating the United States in a thrilling gold medal match at the NORCECA Girl’s U18 Volleyball Championship San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Dominican R

Dominican R.

Caribbean side trailed 2-0 in sets but returned from a deficit to beat the US team in five sets, partially 18-25, 17-25, 25-22, 25-20, 15-13.

Natalia Martínez from the winning team highlighted with 29 points. On the other side, Logan Eggleston had 17 points.

Martínez was awarded MVP of the tournament. She was also the best scorer overall with 114 points. This was her second MVP award in same year since she has also been honored at the NORCECA Women’s U20 Volleyball Championship held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, in July.

Recall that Mexico achieved one of the most effective wins in volleyball history at the same tournament.

 

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