Candelas and Revuelta crowned at home

HUIXQUILUCAN, Mexico, June 8 2014 - Bibiana Candelas and Martha Revuelta of Mexico 1 won the gold medal at the fifth stop of the VIII Norceca Beach Volleyball Circuit played at Bosque Real Country Club.

Candelas and Revuelta defeated Kacie MacTavish and Caleigh Whitaker of Canada 2 (21-19, 21-14). This was the first gold medal of the season for the Mexican duo while “Bibi” conquered the eleventh crown of her career in the tour.

“It was a great tournament and we appreciate the fans for all their support. They were always behind us. It was very nice from them,” said Candelas, who was followed constantly by the boys, girls and families after she received her medal.

“It helped us a lot to compete at the World Tour and the Open (in Vallarta) to win our first medal of the season,” said Revuelta, who felt very motivated after having her family in the grand stands.

“Kacie and I really enjoyed ourselves. We gave our best effort. Mexicans played awesome and deserved to win that match,” Whitaker remarked.

The bronze medal was for Tealle Hunkus and Kimberly MacGiven, of USA 1, who won over  Brandie Wilkerson and Claudia Seguin of Canada 2 (21-15, 18-21, 15-12).

“I’m from San Diego, and I like Mexican culture a lot. I’ve been close to Mexico and this was a great stop due to the response of the people. We felt very excited playing here,” MacGiven remarked.

Matches started on Sunday with semifinals. Candelas and Revuelta faced MacGiven and Hunkus. Mexico won 21-17 and 21-13. The other semifinal was between Canada’s fellow compatriots.

Mactavish and Whitaker of Canada 1 defeated Brandie Wilkerson and Claudia Seguin (21-17, 21-14).

Sunday’s Women results 

Semifinals: MEX 1 d USA 1 (21-17, 21-13), CAN1 d CAN 2 (21-17, 21-14). Bronze Medal Match: USA1 d CAN2 (21-15, 18-21, 15-12). Gold Medal Match: MEX1 D CAN1 (21-19, 21-14).