Jamielee Espejo named MVP as Saint Catherine Academy clinches CODICADER U15 volleyball gold

Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2025. 8:02 am CST.

CODICADER U16 Volleyball MVP Jamielee Espejo of St Catherine Academy – Photo Credit: CODICADER Belize/Julio Llinas

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Saint Catherine Academy (SCA) captain Jamielee Espejo has been named the Most Valuable Player of the Under-15 Central American Student Games Volleyball Championship in San José, Costa Rica, capping off a flawless campaign that saw the Belizean champions go undefeated across four matches to claim the coveted CODICADER gold medal.

Espejo’s leadership and clutch performances were instrumental in SCA’s historic run, culminating in a dramatic 2–0 final victory over Costa Rica’s Liceo Experimental Bilingüe de Turrialba at the Eddy Cortés National Gymnasium in La Sabana, San José. The final, played on Tuesday, October 7, saw SCA edge out the Costa Rican champions in two fiercely contested sets: 28–26 and 26–24.

CODICADER U16 Volleyball MVP Jamielee Espejo of St Catherine Academy receives her trophy on Tuesday, October 7, at the Eddy Cortés National Gymnasium in La Sabana, San José – Photo Credit: CODICADER Belize/Julio Llinas

A Captain’s Command

Throughout the tournament, Espejo anchored her team with poise, precision, and emotional grit. Whether rallying her teammates in tight moments or delivering decisive plays, the SCA captain was the heartbeat of her team. Her standout performances earned praise from coaches, fans, and tournament officials, who voted her MVP in recognition of her impact on and off the court.

SCA’s Golden Run – Match Results

• Sat, Oct 4 – vs Nicaragua: Win 2–0 (25–23, 25–22)
• Sun, Oct 5 – vs Costa Rica: Win 2–0 (25–22, 25–18)
• Mon, Oct 6 – Semifinal vs Guatemala: Win 2–0 (25–22, 25–19)
• Tues, Oct 7 – Final vs Costa Rica: Win 2–0 (28–26, 26–24)

Saint Catherine Academy won the Under-15 Central American Student Games Volleyball Championship over the Costa Rican champions at the Eddy Cortés National Gymnasium in La Sabana, San José, Costa Rica on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Photo Credit: CODICADER Belize/Julio Llinas

Belizean Glory

The Costa Rican Volleyball Federation (FECOVOL) celebrated the Belizean triumph with the headline “¡BELICE ES DE ORO! ” on its official platforms, acknowledging the significance of SCA’s victory. The gold medal marks a milestone for Belizean school sports, elevating the country’s profile in regional volleyball.

This year’s gold medal and Saint John’s College’s fifth-place finish were both earned in the Under-15 category. Last year, SCA and SJC had captured bronze medals in the Under-18 division in San Salvador, marking Belize’s emergence as a competitive force across age groups.

 

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