BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis, June 8, 2025.- St. Lucia’s Ericka Gaspard and Clio Phillip delivered a flawless performance at the ECVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship, capturing the women’s gold medal with an undefeated 5-0 record and without dropping a single set.
In the final, Phillip and Ericka overpowered Antigua and Barbuda’s Jassania Joseph and Jaya Carr in straight sets, 2-0 (21-11, 23-21), sealing their championship run in dominant fashion on the sands of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
The St. Lucian duo controlled the opening set with authority but had to dig deep in the second after trailing 19-20. With calm under pressure and sharp execution, Phillip and Ericka rallied to close the match 23-21, completing their perfect tournament and claiming the gold medal.
In an interview after the victory, Phillip said “We feel great, we are excited, we are happy. This is what we came to do, win the Gold!”
Speaking about the match, Ericka said “We really had to work hard in the last set. Our confidence allowed us to push through the last points”.
Dominica’s Alyssa Bully and Joyan Pascal secured an exciting bronze medal victory in three sets over Anguilla’s Deandra Fleming and Lavesha Richardson. Bully/Pascal came out strong to take the first set 21-14, but Fleming/Richardson fought back in a tight second set, edging it 22-20 to force a decider. In the third, Bully and Pascal regained control with a dominant 15-7 finish to clinch the 2-1 win and a spot on the podium.
The top three finishers of the event move on to represent the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) at the NORCECA World Championships Qualifier Tournament.
St. Lucia’s Ericka/Phillip advanced to the championship match, with consistent play, to earn a straight-set 2-0 (21-16, 21-17) victory over Deandra Fleming and Lavesha Richardson of Anguilla.
In a hard-fought semifinal, Joseph and Carr edged Dominica’s Bully and Pascal 2-1 (21-12, 15-21, 15-12). After splitting the first two sets, Joseph and Carr led 13-9 in the decider before withstanding a late Dominican rally to secure their spot in the final.
Positioning matches:
POS 11-12: Drayton/Farrington IVB vs. Andrew/Campbell SKN 2-0 (21-7, 21-16)
POS 9-10: Gibson/Matthews VIN vs. Amritt/Pinney SKN 2-0 (21-13, 21-19)
POS 5-8: Hamilton/Moss BER vs. Teasia/Collins GRN 2-0 (21-17, 21-10); Alwani/Hensly Phillip SKN vs. Spanner/Brown EUX 2-0 (21-14, 21-15)
POS 7-8: Spanner/Brown EUX vs. Teasia/Collins GRN 2-1 (21-16, 16-21, 15-13)
POS 5-6: Hamilton/Moss BER vs. Alwani/Hensly Phillip SKN 2-0 (21-8, 21-13)
Results U21 ECVA Women’s Beach Championship
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis, June 8, 2025.- Dominica’s Mervin Mingo and Bill Frederick were crowned ECVA U21 Men’s Beach Volleyball Champions for the second year in a row, delivering a confident 2-0 win (21-17, 21-15) over St. Lucia’s Victor Rio and Peter Emmanuel in Sunday’s gold medal match at the scenic shores of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
The Dominican duo reaffirmed their dominance in the region with another stellar performance, despite going through the round of 12 after finishing second in Pool A of the preliminary round, coincidently losing to St. Lucia’s duo Rio/Emmanuel.
In the championship match, Mingo and Frederick displayed control, keeping their composure under pressure and dictating the pace of the match. Their consistency and experience proved too much for the St. Lucian team, who fought hard but couldn’t break through.
Speaking after winning the gold medal, Frederick said “We feel very excited, because it’s another accomplishment in our books and I can’t even explain it, I am flabbergasted”.
Mervin Mingo added a warm thank you to their parents, coaches and fans “their support was very important for us”.
In an exciting bronze medal match, Grenada’s Walcott Zerick and Kibose Hamilton battled past home favorites Jedediah Pencheon and Vikash Sundar of St. Kitts and Nevis in a thrilling 2-1 victory (21-17, 12-21, 15-11). After taking the opening set, Zerick and Hamilton faced a fierce response in the second but regrouped with determination to seal the deciding set and claim the bronze medal.
The top three finishers of the event move on to represent the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) at the NORCECA World Championships Qualifier Tournament.
Mervin Mingo and Bill Frederick of Dominica took a confident step toward back-to-back titles with a straight-sets semifinal victory 2-0 (21-18, 21-15) against Grenada’s Walcott Zerick and Kibose Hamilton. The Dominican pair showcased their experience and composure in key moments.
St. Lucia’s duo, Rio/Emmanuel, secured a swift and convincing 2-0 (21-11, 21-11) victory in their semifinal match against the home team of Sundar and Puncheon. They took both sets by comfortable margins, while Rio was particularly effective at the net, consistently shutting down St. Kitts’ scoring efforts.
Positioning matches:
POS 11-12: Dos Santos Martin/Mello BER vs. Hassel/De Jesus EUX 2-0 (21-19, 21-15)
POS 9-10: Smith/Reid AGU vs. Alexander/Stephen VIN 2-1 (21-18, 16-21, 15-12)
POS 5-8: Bristol/Fraites SKN vs. Lugo/Joseph ANT 2-0 (21-14, 21-8); Lall/Walters SKN vs. Wheatley/Dunkley IVB 2-0 (21-10, 21-17)
POS 7-8: Lugo/Joseph ANT vs. Wheatley/Dunkley IVB 2-0 (21-18, 21-16)
POS 5-6: Bristol/Fraites SKN vs. Lall/Walters SKN 2-0 (28-26, 21-12)
Results U21 ECVA Men’s Beach Championship
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis, June 7, 2025.- The duos of Jassania Joseph/Jaya Carr of Antigua and Barbuda, Deandra Fleming/Lavesha Richardson of Anguilla, St. Lucia’s Ericka Gaspard/Clio Phillip and Dominica’s Alyssa Bully/Joyan Pascal are the final four women’s teams at the 2025 ECVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship being held in St. Kitts and Nevis.
Sunday’s semifinal matchups will see Jassania Joseph and Jaya Carr of Antigua and Barbuda go head-to-head with Dominica’s Alyssa Bully and Joyan Pascal, while St. Lucia’s Ericka Gaspard and Clio Phillip will clash with Deandra Fleming and Lavesha Richardson of Anguilla for a place in the championship final.
Joseph/Carr of Antigua and Barbuda overcame a slow start and battled through rain and strong winds to claim a hard-fought 2-1 (18-21, 21-15, 15-12) victory over Bermuda’s Kayley Hamilton and Hailey Moss. Despite losing the opening set, the Antiguan pair adjusted their game and showed resilience under the challenging weather conditions to secure the win.
Richardson and Fleming of Anguilla advanced to the semifinals with a straight-sets victory over Gereliva Spanner and Gercia Brown of St. Eustatius, winning 2-0 (21-14, 21-11) in the quarterfinals
St. Lucia’s Phillip/Ericka delivered a dominant performance in the quarterfinals, displaying confidence to overpower the home team of Celina Awlani and Hensley Phillip 2-0 (21-12, 21-6).
Dominica’s Bully and Pascal delivered a solid performance in the final quarterfinal match of the day. The duo secured a straight-set victory over Grenada’s Xenia Collins and Teasia Jones, winning 2-0 (21-14, 21-12) to punch their ticket to the semifinals.
In the Round of 12, Awlani/Hensley Phillip of St. Kitts and Nevis (SKN) claimed a straight-set victory over Dryaton/Farington of the British Virgin Islands 2-0 (21-19, 21-11). Teasia and Collins of Grenada edged out Amritt/Pinney from SKN in a tightly contested match, winning 2-1 (21-9, 18-21, 16-14). Spanner and Brown of Sint Eustatius cruised past Andrew/Campbell, also from SKN, with a convincing 2-0 (21-7, 21-15). Meanwhile, Joseph/Carr from Antigua and Barbuda bounced back after dropping the first set to defeat Gibson/Matthews of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2-1 (21-23, 21-6, 15-10).
Results U21 ECVA Women’s Beach Championship
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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis, June 7, 2025.- Despite intermittent rain and strong winds, Defending champions Mervin Mingo/Bill Frederick of Dominica, Jedediah Pencheon/Vikash Sundar of St. Kitts and Nevis, Grenada’s Walcott Zerick/Kibose Hamilton, along with St. Lucia’s Victor Rio and Peter Emmanuel, emerged as the top four men’s teams of the 2025 ECVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship.
Sunday’s semifinals will see Jedediah Pencheon and Vikash Sundar of St. Kitts and Nevis face Victor Rio and Peter Emmanuel of St. Lucia, while Dominica’s Mervin Mingo and Bill Frederick take on Walcott Zerick and Kibose Hamilton of Grenada.
Sundar/Pencheon of St. Kitts and Nevis thrilled the home crowd with a commanding performance, defeating Antigua and Barbuda’s Khaliq Joseph and Miguel Lugo in straight sets, 2-0 (22-20, 21-13), in the quarterfinals.
Dominica’s Mingo/Frederick delivered a powerful performance in their quarterfinal match, defeating Alex Lall and Joash Walters of St. Kitts and Nevis in straight sets, 2-0 (21-17, 21-7). After a competitive first set, the Dominican duo tightened their grip on the match, dominating the second set with a decisive scoreline to advance to the semifinals.
Zerick and Hamilton of Grenada showed composure and consistency throughout the quarterfinal clash, earning their spot in the semifinals with a 2-0 (21-19, 21-16) victory over the British Virgin Islands duo, Maduro Dunkley and Alexander Wheatley.
Finally, St. Lucia’s team Rio/Emmanuel clinched the last spot in the semifinals with a composed and efficient 2-0 (21-17, 21-17) victory over Julian Bristol and Komarr Fraties of St. Kitts and Nevis, sealing their place among the tournament’s top four teams.
Earlier in the day, in the Round of 12, Lugo/Joseph of Antigua and Barbuda dominated D'jario Hassell/De Jesus of Sint Eustatius with a commanding 2-0 win (21-10, 21-10). Mingo/Frederick of Dominica also secured a straight-set victory, defeating Bermuda’s Dos Santos Martin/Mello Kyle Mello 2-0 (21-11, 21-9). Bristol/Fraties from St. Kitts and Nevis overpowered Smith/Reid of Anguilla, also with a 2-0 score (21-12, 21-12). In a more competitive encounter, Maduro Dunkley Maduro/Wheatley of the British Virgin Islands edged past Alexander/Stephen from St. Vincent and the Grenadines in three sets, 2-1 (21-16, 19-21, 15-10).
Results U21 ECVA Women’s Beach Championship
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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis, June 6, 2025.- Defending champions Deandra Fleming and Lavesha Richardson of Anguilla won Pool A defeating the local duo of Celina Alwani and Jontelle Hensley Philip and Roneika Gibson alongside Veronique Matthews of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on day one of the Women’s 2025 ECVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship in St. Kitts and Nevis.
Joining Richardson/Fleming in the quarterfinals are St. Lucia’s Ericka Gaspard and Clio Phillip, Kayley Hamilton and Hailey Moss of Bermuda, and Dominica’s Alyssa Bully and Joyan Pascal.
Anguilla’s Deandra Fleming and Lavesha Richardson secured a 2-0 victory (21-12, 23-21) over Celina Alwani and Jontelle Hensley Philip of St. Kitts and Nevis to win Pool A. Earlier in the day, Richardson/Fleming had also defeated St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Gibson/Matthews in straight sets (21-18, 21-15), while Alwani/Hensley Philip claimed a 2-0 win (21-8, 21-14) over the same Vincentian duo.
St. Lucia’s Ericka Gaspard and Clio Phillip dominated Pool B to finish at the top with two commanding victories. They opened with a dominant 2-0 win (21-4, 21-7) over St. Kitts and Nevis’ Jahzara Andrew and Asia Campbell, then sealed first place by defeating Grenada’s Xenia Collins and Teasia Jones in straight sets (21-14, 21-14). Earlier, Teasia/Collins had swept Andrew/Campbell 2-0 (21-13, 21-11).
Kayley Hamilton and Hailey Moss of Bermuda emerged as the winners of Pool C with a flawless performance, winning both of their matches in straight sets. The pair displayed dominance throughout, first defeating Azarraha Amritt and Shaylee Pinney of St. Kitts and Nevis 2-0 (21-4, 21-10) and then overpowering Gereliva Spanner and Gercia Brown of St. Eustatius 2-0 (21-8, 21-9). Spanner/Brown were coming from a three-set victory 2-1 (4-21, 21-16, 15-12) against Amritt/Pinney.
Dominica’s Alyssa Bully and Joyan Pascal claimed the top spot in Pool D with back-to-back three-set victories. They opened the day by rallying from a set down to defeat the British Virgin Islands’ Natalia Drayton and Megan Farrington 2-1 (16-21, 21-16, 15-10). Bully and Pascal then secured the pool win with a gritty 2-1 triumph (21-15, 23-21, 15-6) over Antigua and Barbuda’s Jassania Joseph and Jaya Carr. Earlier, Joseph and Carr swept Drayton and Farrington 2-0 (21-11, 21-14).
Day two of the event will start with round of 12 to determine the quarterfinal matchups.
Results U21 ECVA Women’s Beach Championship
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BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, June 6, 2025.- Dominica’s Mervin Mingo and Bill Frederick lost to Victor Rio and Peter Emmanuel of St. Lucia in a hard-fought 2-1 battle (17-21, 21-19, 15-12) in Pool A on opening day of the Men’s 2025 ECVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Victor Rio and Peter Emmanuel of St. Lucia, along with Jedediah Puncheon/Vikash Sundar and Alex Lall/Joash Walters of St. Kitts and Nevis, and Grenada’s Zerick Walcott and Kibose Hamilton advanced to quarterfinals after winning their respective pools.
Pool A was claimed by Victor Rio and Peter Emmanuel of St. Lucia, who rallied to defeat Dominica’s Mervin Mingo and Bill Frederick. Both teams advanced to the pool-deciding match by defeating Anguilla’s Trevon Smith and Shaquoy Reid in straight sets. Mingo and Frederick won their matchup 2-0 (21-8, 21-14), while Rio and Emmanuel dominated with a 2-0 victory (21-7, 21-13).
Host country duos Jedediah Puncheon/Vikash Sundar and Alex Lall/Joash Walters emerged as winners of Pools B and C, respectively.
Jedediah Puncheon and Vikash Sundar clinched first place in Pool B with a straight-sets victory over St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Dishawn Alexander and Stephen Woods, 2-0 (21-12, 25-23). Earlier in the day, both pairs had secured wins against St. Eustatius’ D'jario Hassell and Zjondre De Jesus. Puncheon and Sundar triumphed 2-0 (21-8, 21-12), while Alexander and Woods also posted a 2-0 result (21-4, 21-10).
Alex Lall and Joash Walters faced a tougher road to claim the top spot in Pool C. They opened their campaign with a hard-fought three-set win (21-18, 16-21, 15-10) over the British Virgin Islands duo of Maduro Dunkley and Alexander Wheatley. In the decisive match, Lall and Walters battled fiercely to secure a straight-sets victory (21-19, 22-20) against Antigua and Barbuda’s Khaliq Joseph and Miguel Lugo, who had previously swept Wheatley and Dunkley 2-0 (21-12, 21-16).
Grenada’s Zerick Walcott and Kibose Hamilton opened Pool D play with a commanding 2-0 win (21-8, 21-13) over Bermuda’s Kyle Mello and Anijahe Dos Santo Martin. The home team, Julian Bristol and Komarr Fraties, also swept Bermuda in straight sets (21-8, 21-16). In a thrilling pool-deciding showdown, Walcott and Hamilton edged out Bristol and Fraties 2-0 (24-22, 23-21) to claim the top spot in Pool D.
Saturday starts with the round of 12, the winner will face group winners in the quarterfinal round.
Results U21 ECVA Women’s Beach Championship
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Saint Kitts and Nevis, June 5, 2025 - The Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U21 Beach Volleyball Championship is set to begin on Friday at the Marriott Beach, North Frigate Bay on the beautiful shores of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
This prestigious tournament will showcase twenty-four talented young teams, twelve per gender, representing ten different countries across the region, promoting sportsmanship and competition.
The top three teams in both genders will qualify for the NORCECA World Championship Qualifier Tournament in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, from July 3-7.
Crucial preparatory activities took place on the eve of the event, including registration process, ensuring their eligibility and documentation are in order. All teams had the opportunity to utilize the four tournament courts for training sessions, allowing them to acclimatize to the environment and fine-tune their strategies. Finally, Glenn Quinlan, ECVA President, presided over the general technical meeting to discuss the tournament schedule, regulations and specific guidelines.
Teams are distributed in four groups. Pool play will be completed on the first day of the competition, where the winner of each group advances directly to Saturday’s quarterfinals. On day two, the round of 12 will decide who advances to the next round. The tournament will conclude on Sunday with position matches, semifinals and medal matches.
WOMEN
Pool A: Deandra Fleming/Lavesha Richardson (AGU); Roneika Gibson/Veronique Matthews (VIN); Celina Alwani/Jontelle Hensley Philip (SKN).
Pool B: Ericka Gaspard/Clio Phillip (LCA); Xenia Collins/Teasia Jones (GRN); Jahzara Andrew/Asia Campbell (SKN).
Pool C: Kayley Hamilton/Hailey Moss (BER); Gereliva Spanner/Gercia Brown (EUX); Azarraha Amritt/Shaylee Pinney (SKN).
Pool D: Jassania Joseph/Jaya Carr (ANT); Alyssa Bully/Joyan Pascal (DMA);
Natalia Drayton/Megan Farrington (IVB)
MEN
Pool A: Mervin Mingo/Bill Frederick (DMA); Trevon Smith/Shaquoy Reid (AGU); Victor Rio/
Peter Emmanuel (LCA).
Pool B: Jedediah Puncheon/Vikash Sundar (SKN); Dishawn Alexander/Stephen Woods (VIN); D'jario Hassell/Zjondre De Jesus (EUX.
Pool C: Khaliq Joseph/Miguel Lugo (ANT); Maduro Dunkley/Alexander Wheatley (IVB);
Alex Lall/ Joash Walters (SKN).
Pool D: Zerick Walcott/ Kibose Hamilton (GRN); Kyle Mello/ Anijahe Dos Santo Martin (BER); Julian Bristol/Komarr Fraties (SKN).
Saint Kitts and Nevis: The Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) is excited to announce the upcoming U21 Beach Championship, set to take place from June 6 to June 8, 2025, on the scenic shores of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
This prestigious event will showcase the talents of young athletes from across the region, promoting sportsmanship and competition and the top 3 positions in both genders will qualify for the NORCECA World Championship Qualifier Tournament which will take place in Punta Cana from July 3 to 7, 2025.
The previous championship was held in North Frigate Bay, St. Kitts, from August 30 to September 1, 2024, where Anguilla’s Lavesha Richardson and Deandra Fleming emerged victorious in the women's category, while Dominica’s Bill Frederick and Mervin Mingo claimed the title in the men's division.
In a recent interview, Mr. Glenn Quinlan, President of ECVA, shared insights into the upcoming championship: “Most of the registered players have prior experience in this tournament, having participated in the 2023 event, we anticipate a high level of competition with many returning players, and team St. Eustatius who will also be joining the competition with a female team, further expanding participation and fostering regional talent which will make the event even more exciting”
“Additionally, this championship is crucial for their development, providing them with exposure and experience at a competitive level”, Mr. Glenn Quinlan added.
Participating Teams include:
We invite fans, families, and supporters to join us for this thrilling event. Stay tuned for more updates and information on participating teams and schedules. Visit our website https://ecvolleyball.com/tournament/u21-ecva-womens-beach-championships-2025/.
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Join us in celebrating the spirit of competition and the beauty of Saint Kitts and Nevis during this thrilling championship!
CUL- DE- SAC, St Lucia, May 4, 2025: St. Lucia’s durable duo of Joseph Clercent and Sheldon Descartes has champed the 2025 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Championship here at the Cul- de- Sac Bay.
A come from behind, 2-1 (18-21, 21-16, 15-8) win over Bermuda’s Benjamin Barnet and Sean Tucker, gave Clercent and Descartes, their third straight lien on the title.
The finalists emerged from the semi-finals in contrasting styles over their opponents.
Clercent/ Descartes beat St Kitts and Nevis’ Bristol /Pencheon 2-1(18-21, 21-16, 15-8), while Barnett/ Tucker outlasted Mervin Mingo and Bill Frederick of Dominica Two, 2-0 (32-30, 21-16).
Third Place
The pair of Bristol/ Pencheon went on to secure third place, by defeating Mingo/ Frederick 2-1(21-19, 10-21, 15-11), to secure bronze for their country.
Reflecting on their continued success in the championships, Joseph said, “It is an honour to win again, because we put in the work, and in order to get the results, you have to put in the work. I am glad that the youngsters want to challenge us and that is good for the sport in this region”.
On behalf of silver medallist – Bermuda, Tucker expressed delight in at least being ranked in the top two of the championships.
“It is deflating to lose in the gold medal match. We really wanted but second is big for Bermuda in general and we are really proud how we performed. Coming up against the home country, back-to-back champions in the final, they gave us a big challenge, and ended up prevailing, as they are a very skilful team”.
Rankings 5-8
Classification
FINAL STANDINGS
CUL- DE- SAC, St Lucia, May 4, 2025: The St Kitts and Nevis combination of Shajunee Gumbs and Shanicia Dyer have champed the Women’s segment of the 2025 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Championship here at the Cul- de- Sac Bay.
Gumbs and Dyer registered a 2-0 (21-14, 22-20) win over Bermuda’s Hailey Moss and Megan Hands in the gold medal match.
Before facing off in the final, Gumbs/ Dyer had overcome Clio Phillip/ Tenayestlni Joseph of St Lucia Team Three 2-0(21-15, 21-18), while Moss/ Hands ensured that there will be a new champion, by defeating Grenada Team One of Thornia Mitchell/ Renisha Stafford, 2-0(26-24, 21-15).
However, Mitchell/ Stafford did not leave empty handed, as they get the better of Phillip/ Joseph, 2-0, 22-20, 21-13, to claim the bronze.
Elated on the country’s triumph, Dyer said: “I am very, very happy for the win, more so my partner, who is relatively new to Beach Volleyball. It is more gratifying as we learned each other’s style of play along the way”.
“We did not win any of our matches in the pool round, but we kept saying that since we can win a set, we can win a match, and we went unbeaten from the Round of 12, straight to the final”.
Magnanimous in their defeat, both Moss/ Hands believed that they are better players, after the three days of competing in the championship.
Moss thus summed up, “We are proud of how we played and our improvement throughout the Championships. After all, it is an improvement from last year’s showing. We gained a lot of experience, especially how to lift ourselves from the low points”
Classification Matches
5-8
Rankings
FINAL STANDINGS
CUL- DE- SAC, May 3, 2025: It is all for the four teams to play for, as they bid to be crowned winners of the Women’s segment of the 2025 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Championship here at the Cul- de- Sac Bay.
This after they forged triumphs on day two, getting past their opponents in the quarter finals.
As such, the St Kitts and Nevis outfit of Shajunee Gumbs/ Shanicia Dyer beat St Lucia Team One, comprising Denila Prospere/ Chenoa Evans 2-1(13-21, 21-19, 15-10)
Also advancing to the last four was Grenada Team One of Thornia Mitchell/ Renisha Stafford, who overcame Antigua and Barbuda’s Jassania Joseph/ Dana Regis, 2-0(21-15, 21-18)
Joining them was the Bermuda pair of Hailey Moss/ Megan Hands, who stopped Dominica’s Joyan Pascal/ Zahidu Henry 2-0(21-18, 21-13).
And St Lucia’s Team Three of Clio Phillip/ Tenayestlni Joseph ousted the St Lucia Team Four of Kerin Neptune/ Ericka Gaspard, 2-1(6-21, 21-12, 15-13).
Thus, the semi-finals pit Gumbs/ Dyer versus Phillip/ Joseph and Mitchell/ Stafford against Moss/ Hands.
Looking ahead of the semifinals, the teams commented.
Gumbs: “We are really excited to be in the semi-finals and showcase our talents and represent as best as we can.”
Mitchell: “Our intention is to retain the title; that is the motive for coming here and that is what exactly we are going to do.”
Joseph: “It is bitter – sweet to beat our fellow St Lucians. We have to represent, because we are the only team in the women’s category to have a chance at the title.”
Moss: “We are glad the way we have progressed throughout the tournament, and we are happy to play in the semi-finals.”
Other Day Two Results
Pool Play
Round of 12
Classification Places
9-12
CUL- DE- SAC, May 3, 2025: St Lucia Team One faces St Kitts and Nevis; Dominica Team Two faces Bermuda in the semi-finals of the Men’s segment of the 2025 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Championship here at the Cul- de- Sac Bay.
The four teams chasing the glory to the coveted title, advanced after quarter-final wins that highlighted Day Two.
Joseph Clercent/ Sheldon Descartes- LCA One defeated Ronaldo Franklyn/ Shadron Delpesche (VIN) 2-0(21-16, 21-18), while Bristol/Pencheon (SKN) beat Robinson/ Florent- DMA – One, 2-1(21-12, 20-22, 15-9).
Meanwhile, Mingo/ Frederick- DMA – Two saw off Grenada One’s Oxford/ Nelson, 2-0(21-16, 21-18)
And, Bermuda’s Benjamin Barnett/ Sean Tucker had a 2-0(21-10, 21-18) over Grenada Two’s Zerick Walcott/ Kibose Hamilton.
Heading into the semi-finals, all teams expressed confidence of advancing.
Clercent: “We are confident of getting past St Kitts. They are playing well, but we believe we can overcome them.”
Pencheon: “We are happy to reach this far; we have improved as the championship went on. In the semi-finals, we are going to give it our best shot.”
Frederick: “We have been improving game after game. We have been training hard for the past months for this, and it is now to show what we have.”
Barnett: “We put it together against Grenada and we are going to go into the semi-finals with the same intensity. We are very focused on playing our game, allowing us to dictate the match.”
Other Day Two results
Round of 12
Barnett/ Tucker def Albert/ Clarke- (LCA-3) 21-10, 21-9
Franklyn/ Delpesche def Emmanuel/ Joseph, (LCA- 2) 21-5, 21-9
Bristol/ Pencheon def Davis/ Joseph (ANT) 21-12, 21-13
Oxford/ Nelson def Hazzard/ Fredricks (ANU), 21-17, 21-15
Classification Matches
9-12
Albert/ Clarke def Hazzard by forfeiture
Davi/ Joseph def Emmanuel/ Joseph 21-16, 21-15
