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. |