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Actions get going at Puerto Rico Beach National Circuit

 

CABO ROJO, Puerto Rico, July 12, 2016 – Jose Rivera/Pablo Guzman and Maria Gonzalez/Allanis Nava are the male and female the champions, respectively, of the first beach volleyball tournament of the National Circuit organized by the Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation.

 

Rivera/Guzman prevailed in a well fought battle over Orlando Irizarry/Juan Carlos Ribas 2-1 (19-21, 21-16, 15-11) to claim the men’s title.

 

In the women’s final, Gonzalez/Navas, who both are 14 years-old, claimed the title by outdueling Valeria Porrata/Raymariely Santos in three sets 21-18, 17-21, 15-13.

 

Gonzalez and Navas both are participating in the junior national program which is under the direction of Alexis Feliciano.

 

In the matches for third place, Arnel Cabrera/Kevin Rodriguez defeated Fernando Morales/Yuniesky Ramirez (21-15, 21-18) in the men’s division, while Yamaris Merced/Idalia Aquino defeated Gabriela Roman/Nayka Benitez (21-16, 21-12).

 

Actions resume on July 16-17 with the winners of the first leg as top-seeded and with 300 points to lead the standings.