Sunday, 22 Dec 2024

U.S. Men’s Victory Against Guatemala at NORCECA Championship

The U.S. Men’s National Team achieved a spectacular victory against Guatemala at the NORCECA Continental Championship. Despite a challenging match, the U.S. Men emerged victorious with a score of 3-2 (24-26, 25-23, 23-25, 25-20, 15-10) in Durango, Mexico.

Exhilarating Match Highlights

The U.S. Men’s Team put up a remarkable performance, led by their star players. Will Rottman, the talented outside hitter, showcased his skills with 21 points, all of them resulting from powerful kills. Jake Hanes, the opposite hitter, added to the team’s success with 20 points, consisting of 18 kills and two blocks. Brett Wildman, an exceptional outside hitter, contributed 18 points, including three aces and two blocks. Keenan Sanders, the skilled middle blocker, made a significant impact with 13 points, comprising eight kills, four blocks, and one ace.

Pool Play Continues

With this exhilarating victory, the U.S. Men’s Team is now focused on their upcoming match against the Dominican Republic. The game is scheduled for Thursday at 4 p.m. PT. Fans can catch all the live action by streaming the matches at http://facebook.com/ieddurango.

Coach’s Perspective

U.S. Men’s Head Coach Andy Read acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by Guatemala and praised their team’s skills. He commended the determination and trust displayed by his players, especially considering that many of them were playing their first match on the senior team. The team’s belief in the system and each other led them to clinch the nail-biting fifth-set victory.

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Upcoming Schedule

Here is the schedule for the upcoming matches at the 2021 Men’s NORCECA Championship:

  • August 19:

    • 11 a.m. Canada vs. Trinidad & Tobago
    • 1 p.m. Cuba vs. Guatemala
    • 4 p.m. USA vs. Dominican Republic
    • 6 p.m. Mexico vs. Puerto Rico
  • August 20:

    • 11 a.m. Puerto Rico vs. Trinidad & Tobago
    • 1 p.m. Guatemala vs. Dominican Republic
    • 4 p.m. USA vs. Cuba
    • 6 p.m. Mexico vs. Canada
  • August 21:

    • 4 p.m. Quarterfinal
    • 6 p.m. Quarterfinal
  • August 22:

    • 11 a.m. Classification 5-8
    • 1 p.m. Classification 5-8
    • 4 p.m. Semifinal
    • 6 p.m. Semifinal
  • August 23:

    • 11 a.m. Classification 7-8
    • 1 p.m. Classification 5-6
    • 4 p.m. Third-place match
    • 6 p.m. First-place match

FAQs

Q: Where was the NORCECA Continental Championship match held?

A: The match between the U.S. Men’s National Team and Guatemala took place in Durango, Mexico.

Q: Who were the top scorers for the U.S. Men’s Team?

A: Will Rottman led all scorers with 21 points, followed closely by Jake Hanes with 20 points.

Q: What is the upcoming match for the U.S. Men’s Team?

A: The U.S. Men’s Team will face the Dominican Republic in their next pool play match.

Summary

The U.S. Men’s National Team showcased their skills and resilience in their victory against Guatemala at the NORCECA Continental Championship. Led by top scorers Will Rottman and Jake Hanes, the team delivered a thrilling performance. With pool play continuing, the U.S. Men’s Team is determined to maintain their winning streak. Catch all the live action by streaming the matches at http://facebook.com/ieddurango and support the team as they strive for victory.

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