Puerto Rican players celebrate
The United States, number 2 in the world, took the top of Group B after defeating the Dominican Republic 3-0 (27-25, 25-17, 25-14). The hosts, Puerto Rico beat Canada 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-18) and took first place in Group A.
The Dominican Republic against Cuba and Canada against Mexico will play in the quarterfinals on Friday.
Cuba – Costa Rica 3-0
Cuba beat Costa Rica 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 25-16), finished third in Pool A and advanced to the quarterfinals. Claudia Tarin scored 13 and Melanies Arcia added 11 points for Cuba. Tamara Espinoza with 10 and Maria Sofia Arroyo with 9 points scored were top scorers for Costa Rica.
Mexico – Trinidad and Tobago 3-0
Mexico advanced to the quarterfinals after beating Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-14, 25-7, 25-10). Karina Flores with 11 and Grecia Castro with 9 points were the top scorers for Mexico. Kiune Fletcher scored 7 points for Trinidad and Tobago.
USA – Dominican Republic 3-0
The United States took the top of Group B after defeating the Dominican Republic 3-0 (27-25, 25-17, 25-14) and reaching the semifinals. For USA, Karsta Lowe scored 16 points, Michelle Bartsch-Hackley added 13 points, and Kimberly Hill contributed with 11 points. Gaila Gonzalez led the Dominican Republic with 17 points.
Puerto Rico – Canada 3-0
The Puerto Rico advanced to the semifinals by beating Canada 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-18) and securing a ticket to the NORCECA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. For Puerto Rico, Stephanie Enright scored 13, Karina Ocasio 10 and Paulina Prieto 10 points. Kiera Van Ryk with 11 points and Alexa Gray with 10 and Emily Maglio with 9 points were top scorers for Canada.
Pool A:
Cuba – Costa Rica 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 25-16)
Puerto Rico – Canada 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-18)
Pool B:
USA – Dominican Republic 3-0 (27-25, 25-17, 25-14)
Mexico – Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-14, 25-7, 25-10)
Quarterfinals:
Dominican Republic – Cuba
Canada – Mexico
Schedule, results and standing
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