First Gold ever for Canadians Mactavish and Whitaker

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 21, 2013. - Canadians Kacie Mactavish and Caleigh Whitaker claimed their first gold ever in the NORCECA Tour winning the Gatorade Guatemala BVB Tournament on Sunday.

Mactavish/Whitaker defeated Jenny Kropp and Whitney Pavlik of USA-A 21-17, 21-16 in the gold match. In semifinals they saw off the home girls Maria Jose Orellana and Lourdes Ramirez 21-14 in both sets.

It was a memorable win for both of them because not only was their first as partners but also the first individually.

“We are extremely excited, the event was awesome and we had a great time,” Whitaker said. “We are looking forward for a great season together.”

Mactavish was also thrilled with the victory. “This victory motivates us because it means we’re doing things right. Our partnership is beginning with high expectations.” 

Brittany Hochevar and Emily Day of USA-B were the bronze medal winners prevailing over Orellana/Ramirez 21-13, 21-8.

Women’s Results:

Gold: CAN-A d USA-A 2-0 (21-17, 21-16); Bronze: USA-B d GUA-A 2-0 (21-13, 21-8); Semifinals: CAN-A d GUA-A 2-0 (21-14, 21-14); USA-A d USA-B 2-1 (19-21, 21-11, 15-10); Final Positions: 1. CAN-A 2. USA-A 3. USA-B 4. GUA-A 5. CAY 6. DOM 7. CAN-B 8. NCA 9. CRC 10. ESA 11. GUA-B 12. TRI-A 13. TRI-B 14. JAM 15. HON 16. GUA-C 17. BAH 18. ISV