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Posted: Monday, October 14, 2024. 11:05 am CST.

Belizean Kaelen Ingram, in red, attacks Guatemala on Sunday, October 13, 2024. – Photo Credit: AFECAVOL

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belize Men’s National Volleyball Team fell 3-0 (25-19, 27-25, 25-14) to Guatemala on Sunday, October 13, in the 20th Under 21 Central American AFECAVOL Men’s Volleyball Championship at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium, in Chitré, Panama.

The loss dropped Belize to 2-1, but the team remain in third place with eight points, behind Guatemala (3-0) with 15 points and Panama (2-0) with nine points. Panama were inactive on Sunday.

Captain Eleazar Mejia led Belize with 16 points, while Jaelen Ingram contributed 15. Guatemala’s Yeferson Zavala top-scored with 21 points.

Guatemala outplayed Belize in attacks (41-31) and serves (7-3) and committed fewer errors (15-21). Belize edged Guatemala in blocks (9-8).

Prior to Sunday, Belize beat Nicaragua 3-0 (25-15, 25-21, 29-27) on Friday, October 11, and Costa Rica 3-2 (25-20, 25-20, 17-25, 25-27, 15-13) on Saturday, October 12.

On Sunday, Nicaragua defeated El Salvador 3-1 (27-25, 25-16, 22-25, 25-20), while Costa Rica blanked Honduras 3-0 (25-18, 25-23, 25-17).

Costa Rica (1-2) are now in fourth place with seven points. Nicaragua, who have the same 1-2 record, are in fifth place with four points. El Salvador (0-3) follow in sixth place with two points, while Honduras (0-3) are in the cellar without any points.

The tournament continues at 2:00 pm on Monday when Nicaragua play Honduras. Costa Rica will face El Salvador at 4:30 pm. The day will close with Belize playing their toughest game when they take on hosts and leaders, Panama, at 7:00 pm.

Captain Eleazar Mejia, 12, and Kyron Sutherland, 7, defend against Guatemala on Sunday, October 13, 2024. – Photo Credit: AFECAVOL

Preston Smith, 2, Kyron Sutherland, 7, Kaelen Ingram, 18, defend against Guatemala on Sunday, October 13, 2024. – Photo Credit: AFECAVOL

AFECAVOL U-21 Men’s Competition Schedule (Panama and Belize Times)

Friday, October 11

  • 3:00 pm (2:00 pm Bze): Guatemala 3-0 El Salvador (25-23, 26-24, 25-22)
  • 5:30 pm (4:30 pm Bze): Belize 3-0 Nicaragua (25-11, 25-21, 29-27)
  • 8:00 pm (7:00 pm Bze): Panama 3-0 Honduras (25-20, 25-13, 25-20).

Saturday, October 12

  • 3:00 pm (2:00 pm Bze): Belize 3-2 Costa Rica (25-20, 25-20, 17-25, 25-27, 15-13)
  • 5:30 pm (4:30 pm Bze): Guatemala 3-0 Honduras (25-16, 25-13, 25-15)
  • 8:00 pm (7:00 pm Bze): Panama 3-1 El Salvador (23-25, 25-23, 26-24, 25-23)

Sunday, October 13

  • 3:00 pm (2:00 pm Bze): Guatemala 3-0 Belize(25-19 27-25 25-14)
  • 5:30 pm (4:30 pm Bze): Nicaragua 3-0 El Salvador (25-15, 25-21, 29-27)
  • 8:00 pm (7:00 pm Bze): Costa Rica 3-0 Honduras (25-18 25-23 25-17)

Monday, October 14

  • 3:00 pm (2:00 pm Bze): Nicaragua vs Honduras
  • 5:30 pm (4:30 pm Bze): Costa Rica vs El Salvador
  • 8:00 pm (7:00 pm Bze): Panama vs Belize

Tuesday, October 15

  • 3:00 pm (2:00 pm Bze): Guatemala vs Costa Rica
  • 5:30 pm (4:30 pm Bze): Belize vs Honduras
  • 8:00 pm (7:00 pm Bze): Nicaragua vs Panama

Wednesday, October 16

  • 3:00 pm (2:00 pm Bze): El Salvador vs Honduras
  • 5:30 pm (4:30 pm Bze): Nicaragua vs Costa Rica
  • 8:00 pm (7:00 pm Bze): Guatemala vs Panama

Thursday, October 17

  • 2:00 pm (1:00 pm Bze): El Salvador vs Belize
  • 4:30 pm (3:30 pm Bze): Guatemala vs Nicaragua
  • 7:00 pm (6:00 pm Bze): Panama vs Costa Rica

 

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