Cuba-U21
Cuba national team was very dominant in the tournament, not losing a single set including all stages. They finished on the top of Pool A, sweeping Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and the USA. They booked an automatic ticket for the semifinals in which they defeated Chile.
The opposite hitter José Romero top-scored for Cuba in the gold medal match with 14 points and was named MVP of the 2019 Pan American Cup. Xander Ketrzynski was the leading scorer for Canada, who made too many unforced errors in the final (30), with 18 points.
Puerto Rico won the bronze medal after defeating Chile in straight sets, partially 25-21, 25-17, 25-16.
Individual Awards
MVP: José Romero, CUB
Setter: Julio Gómez, CUB
1st Outside Hitter: Julio Cardenas, CUB
2nd Outside Hitter: José Gutierrez, CUB
1st Middle Blocker: Leiner Aponza, COL
2nd Middle Blocker: Luis López, COL
Opposite Hitter: Xander Ketrzynski, CAN
Libero: Garland Peed, USA
Best Receiver: Ryan Wilcox, USA
Best Digger: Landon Currie, CAN
Best Server: Xander Ketrzynski, CAN
Best Scorer: Brett Wildman, USA
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