Belize U‑15 Girls’ National Volleyball Team won bronze at the Central American U‑15 Invitational Volleyball Championship in Managua, Nicaragua. Photo Credit: Afecavol
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belize’s U‑15 Women’s National Volleyball Team finished third at the 2nd Central American U‑15 Invitational Volleyball Championship in Managua, defeating hosts Nicaragua 3–0 (25–18, 25–21, 25–21) in Sunday’s bronze‑medal play‑off.
The victory capped a demanding week in which Belize endured three consecutive defeats — including exhausting five‑set battles against Guatemala and Nicaragua — before sweeping El Salvador to reach the medal round. In the rematch against Nicaragua, the Belizean girls showed composure and determination, controlling all three sets to secure a proud podium finish.
Belize’s Miley Armstrong was voted Best Libero and Best Defender at the 2nd Central American U‑15 Invitational Volleyball Championship in Managua. Photo Credit: Afecavol
Belize’s Miley Armstrong in action against Nicaragua in the bronze medal match at the 2nd Central American U‑15 Invitational Volleyball Championship in Managua. Photo Credit: Afecavol
Adding to the celebration, libero Miley Armstrong earned two individual awards: Best Libero and Best Defender. Her consistency in reception and defensive coverage stood out across the tournament, making her one of the championship’s most decorated players. Honduras’ Luna Janania was voted MVP, Best Receiver, and Best Attacker.
In the gold‑medal final, Honduras defeated Guatemala 3–0 (28–26, 25–21, 25–18) to claim the title, completing an unbeaten run and marking a remarkable turnaround from their winless record in last year’s edition.
Belize U‑15 Girls’ National Volleyball Team captain Chloe Bowman with the third place trophy at the Central American U‑15 Invitational Volleyball Championship in Managua, Nicaragua. Photo Credit: Afecavol
Individual Awards – 2nd Central American U‑15 Invitational
- MVP: Luna Janania
- Best Server: Velinda Valenzuela
- Best Receiver: Luna Janania
- Best Setter: Mía Sopegno
- Best Attacker 1: Luna Janania
- Best Attacker 2: Alejandra Papá
- Best Blocker 1: Kamila Morales
- Best Blocker 2: Ixtchel Talavera
- Best Opposite: Danica Reyes
- Best Libero: Miley Armstrong
- Best Defender: Miley Armstrong
- Top Scorer: Ixtchel Talavera
Belize’s bronze medal and Armstrong’s double honours highlight the promise of this young team, who showed resilience, pride, and growth in Managua, proving they could push regional rivals to the limit and finish with distinction.
Belize U‑15 Girls’ National Volleyball Team (right) won bronze and shared the podium with champions Honduras (center, and subchampions Guatemala (left) at the Central American U‑15 Invitational Volleyball Championship in Managua, Nicaragua. Photo Credit: Afecavol
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Belize U‑15 Girls’ National Volleyball Team won bronze at the Central American U‑15 Invitational Volleyball Championship in Managua, Nicaragua. Photo Credit: Afecavol By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belize’s U‑15 Women’s National Volleyball Team finished third at the 2nd Central American U‑15 Invitational Volleyball Championship in Managua, defeating hosts Nicaragua 3–0 (25–18, 25–21, 25–21) in Sunday’s bronze‑medal
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