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 volleyball
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belize’s U‑15 Women’s National Volleyball Team capped their campaign at the 2nd Central American U‑15 Invitational Volleyball Championship in Managua with a bronze medal and individual honours for libero Miley Armstrong, who was named both Best Libero and Best Defender of the tournament.
Armstrong’s consistency and composure in the back court were instrumental in Belize’s resilience throughout the week, culminating in a commanding 3–0 victory over hosts Nicaragua (25–18, 25–21, 25–21) in Sunday’s bronze‑medal play‑off. The win avenged an earlier five‑set defeat to the same opponent and secured third place for Belize after a demanding group stage.
In the gold‑medal final, Honduras defeated Guatemala 3–0 (28–26, 25–21, 25–18) to claim the championship, completing an unbeaten run in Managua.
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 recognition highlight the promise of this young team, who battled through three consecutive defeats — including exhausting five‑set matches against Guatemala and Nicaragua — before sweeping El Salvador and delivering a decisive win in the medal round.
The result marks a proud achievement for Belize, reaffirming their place among the region’s rising volleyball powers.
Belize U‑15 Girls’ National Volleyball Team won bronze at the Central American U‑15 Invitational Volleyball Championship in Managua, Nicaragua. Photo Credit: Afecavol
Belize U‑15 Girls’ National Volleyball Team celebrate bronze medal at the Central American U‑15 Invitational Volleyball Championship in Managua, Nicaragua. Photo Credit: Afecavol
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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 volleyball By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belize’s U‑15 Women’s National Volleyball Team capped their campaign at the 2nd Central American U‑15 Invitational Volleyball Championship in Managua with a bronze medal and
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