Corozal & Cayey to meet in men’s volleyball title showdown

With Sunday’s win over Lares, the Plataneros of Corozal advanced to the Men’s Superior Volleyball League finals against the Toritos of Cayey.

By THE STAR STAFF

The Plataneros of Corozal secured their spot in the 2025 Grand Final of the Puerto Rican Men’s Superior Volleyball League after defeating the Patriotas of Lares in four sets (25-20, 23-25, 25-21, 25-20) on Sunday night at Félix Méndez Acevedo court in Lares.

The two-hour-and-eight-minute match sealed a 2-0 sweep in the semifinal series for Corozal.

Meanwhile, at Dolores “Toyita” Martínez Coliseum in Juana Díaz, the Toritos of Cayey battled through a thrilling five-set match against the Reyes of Juana Díaz, earning their ticket to the Grand Final with scores of 12-25, 25-22, 21-25, 25-23 and 15-13. Cayey also completed a 2-0 sweep in their semifinal series.

The Final Series between Corozal and Cayey will begin this Thursday at Howard T. Jason Court in Corozal, promising a high-level clash for the national championship.

Both teams arrive with strong rosters and passionate fan bases. The Final Series will follow a best-of-five format.The Toritos of Cayey will host their home games at the University of Puerto Rico in Cayey.

Schedule: Thursday, Sept. 18, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m. (if necessary); Sunday, Sep. 28, 7 p.m. (if necessary).