Boletin 4 x cca sub 18 gua 2013

Guatemala defeats Belize for second win GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, September 4, 2013. Guatemala scored their second win overcoming Belize in straight sets 25-21, 25-14, 25-18 at the 10th Girls’ U-18 Central American Championship in Gymnasium Alfonso Gordillo.

Host Guatemala started off slow but managed to respond as Belize many unforced errors gave them more opportunities with every point. Guatemala improves to 2-1 their win-loss record as Belize drops to 1-2.

Belize was better in the blocking category by 5-3 and Guatemala did better in spikes 23-16; service category was even by 4 points. Guatemala had fewer errors (28-45).

Opposite Christa Reinoso led the home team with 9 points, along with Spiker Ayleen Garcia and Middle Blocker Maria Garcia who scored 8 apiece. Spiker Mya Musa was the best scorer for Belize with 8 points and Middle Blocker Kevanna Sebastian contributed with 7 points.

“Our overconfident attitude edged us to push harder, we are very happy to earn our second victory” said captain Ayleen Garcia.

Top scorer for Belize, Mya Musa said “I think our lack of communication makes us fail more than we should. In the beginning the crowd made us nervous but as the match advanced we felt more comfortable”.

“Today we worked harder on the team’s state of mind after yesterday’s loss. I compare the players at this age as christmas trees that light up and out as the match evolves. Our best skill is serving and Belize managed to control it, I congratulate Lupita for her good job” expressed coach Edgar Callejas.

Lupita Quan emphasizes in the young age of her players “they aren’t only young of age but young in sport; they get confused and upset with themselves and with each other.”