Boca Chica Beach ready to host the volleyball action – Beach Volleyball News

Following the successful completion of the first leg of the 2013 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit in Grand Cayman Islands, the second tournament of the season is going to start on March 27.

Boca Chica Beach in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic is set to host the activity. The tournament will feature both men’s and women’s matches. World’s renowned athletes will hit the sand of Boca Chica.

The pairing of Jamie Broder and Kristina Valjas from Canada, who won the first edition of the NORCECA Circuit, will also join the action. Likewise, the winning duo of Roberto Rodriguez and Eric Haddock will defend their legacy in the men’s tournament. The Puerto Rican tandem performed wonderfully in the first leg and eyes victory in the second leg as well.

However, the defending champions of the Boca Chica Tournament will also be on board to showcase their skills. Puerto Rico’s Roberto Rodríguez & Orlando Irizarry captured the title in 2012, while their counterparts Yarleen Santiago & Yamileska Yantin seized gold medal in the female category.

The tournament will complete its run on April 1st, 2013.

Caribbean men from Cuba overcome Russian rivals – Volleyball news

Cuban men’s national volleyball team held off Russia for 3-1 (26-24, 21-25, 25-22, 25-17) victory on Sunday, while playing in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Caribbean team added fifth win to its tally and maintained its dominance in Pool A of the 2012 FIVB World League. On the other hand, Russia ended the second leg of the tournament with a loss and shifted to an overall record of 3-3.

Captain of Cuba’s team Wilfredo Leon topped all the scorers with match-high 25 points, Likewise, the duo of Rolando Cepeda and Yenry Bell did amazingly well for Cuba. They added 19 and 16 points, respectively.

The Russian skipper Maxim Mikhaylov put up a valiant effort for his team and notched up team-high 20 points. However, it proved to be a failing effort for him as Russia dropped the decision.

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USA defeats Dominican Republic and climbs up the top slot in Pool B – Volleyball news

Nothing less was expected from the in-form two-time defending champions and world No. 1 American women’s national volleyball team, which it crossed its ways with Dominican Republic on Sunday in Santo Domingo.

The Dominicans had the advantage of the playing at home but the Americans thrashed their pride in front of their local fans. The visiting US team demonstrated a stellar feat and held off Dominican Republic for 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-15) victory. Team USA tallied third straight victory in Pool B of the 2012 FIVB Grand Prix and moved to the top on ranking chart. Currently, US team stands with 3-0 record and has a total of nine points.

Scoring machine Destinee Hooker played an instrumental role in US team’s success. She added 15 spikes, one block, and one serve ace, which helped her to take the top-scorer’s position with match-high 17 points. She was followed by equally talented Jordan Larson, who contributed 12 points.