MVP Vernon: It was emotional for everyone
Published:Tuesday | August 1, 2023 | 12:10 AM
Jamaica’s Mychael Vernon, the most valuable player (MVP) at the XVIII CAZOVA Senior Women’s Caribbean Volleyball Championship which concluded on Sunday at the Anthony Nesty Sport Hall in Paramaribo, Suriname, says it was very emotional for everyone when they scored the match-winning point that gave them their first hold on the championship trophy.
Vernon, who was also the best receiver and outside hitter of the tournament, credits their success to their team bond and willingness to fight for each other.
“We have been training really hard and I think that the team chemistry made this possible. We had that bond for each other on and off the court. We played for the team and that was a big part of our success.
“When we scored the last point tears came. It was an emotional moment for us. I am so proud and happy for the team,” she said.
She pointed out that the longer their unbeaten run stretched over the tournament, the more confident they felt.
“It helped us to believe we could win the entire thing. It was a good game (final). We were back and forth but I think that the most important thing is that we didn’t give up. We kept fighting throughout the entire final and I was proud of my team,” she stated.
She was also pleased with her individual performance.
“Three awards. That’s very nice and I am happy to receive them,” she added.
Jamaica defeated defending champions Trinidad and Tobago 3-2 (25-21, 15-25, 23-25, 25-19, 15-13) for the title.
There were also individual awards for teammates Keshan Livingston who was best setter, Sashalee Thomas was best opposite player and Anesia Edwards was second-best middle blocker.
Jannelle Curtis of Bahamas was best server. Suriname’s Ketura Margaret was second-best outside hitter, and Tennelle Chapman-Goodluck the best middle blocker.
Runners-up Trinidad and Tobago had three awards in Cheyenne Chin Choy as best digger and best libero and Krystle Esdelle as best scorer.