July 29 2010
Puerto Rico wins third consecutive gold medal 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 29, 2010 - Puerto Rico claimed its third consecutive men’s volleyball gold medal and fourth overall in the history of the Central American and Caribbean Games by defeating Venezuela in a thrilling five-setter (18-25, 25-22, 25-19, 20-25, 20-18) at the final match before a sold out crowd at Mayaguez Sport Palace on Thursday.  More Español P-2

July 29 2010

Mexico scores come-from-behind victory for the bronze medal 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 29, 2010 – Mexico came back from two sets down to defeat Dominican Republic in five sets (21-25, 23-25, 25-15, 25-16, 15-7) claiming the bronze medal in the men’s volleyball tournament of the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games. More Español P-2

Puerto Rican Hector Soto selected as MVP 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 29, 2010 – Hector Soto of Puerto Rico was elected the Most Valuable Player of the men’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games won by his team with a five-set triumph over Venezuela on Thursday night. “The MVP is a great honor but I don’t play alone so the trophy also belongs to my teammates and my coach Carlos Cardona,” Soto said.

“I was not in my best shape at the start of the tournament so I had my doubts but my teammates trusted me so I am very thankful to all of them,” he added.

Puerto Rican Victor Rivera was selected as Best Spiker while Venezuelan Ivan Marquez and Mexican Tomas Aguilera were chosen Best Server and Best Blocker respectively. More Español

July 28 2010

Puerto Rico to defend the title at home 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 28, 2010 – Puerto Rico scored a 3-1 (25-21, 25-27, 25-23, 25-22) victory over Dominican Republic advancing to a clash against Venezuela for the gold medal of the men’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games. Hector Soto starred for Puerto Rico with 23 points. More Español P-2

July 28 2010

Venezuela advances to men’s final match 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 28, 2010 – Venezuela scored a convincing straight-set  victory (25-21, 25-21, 25-16) over Mexico to advance to the men’s volleyball gold medal match.  More Español P-2

July 28 2010

Panama clips fifth place in men’s event at Mayaguez 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 28, 2010 – Panama finished in the fifth position at the men’s volleyball tournament of the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games after scoring a 3-2.  More Español P-2

July 27 2010

Mexico joins men’s the final four round 

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 27, 2010 – Mexico completed the group of four teams in the semifinal round of the men’s volleyball tournament in the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games following a 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-14) over Panama on Tuesday. The winners had the margin both in blocking (7-4) and aces (5-1). More Español P-2