Canadian men’s rally falls short in loss to US in NORCECA volleyball final
Moncton - In the final of the NORCECA men's continental volleyball championship, Canada's men's volleyball team suffered a loss to the United States, falling 3-2 (25-19, 26-24, 25-27, 17-25, 15-13) on Wednesday. The Canadian team fell behind early, but managed to rally back into the match before ultimately falling short. Canadian player Xander Ketrzynski led all scorers with 26 points, while Skyler Varga added 14 and Jackson Young contributed 12.
Teammates Matthew Anderson and Jake Hanes each scored 18 points to lead the United States. Canada had previously swept Cuba in a match on Tuesday, securing their spot in the final. The victory over Cuba also earned Canada a spot in the 2027 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Cup in Poland, as well as in the qualification stage for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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