Plataneros clinch top spot in LPVS with perfect record ahead of playoffs

Going into the final week of the Puerto Rican Superior Volleyball League regular season, Corozal boasts a flawless record of 9-0 with a total of 26 points.

By THE STAR STAFF

The Plataneros of Corozal secured first place in the standings of the Puerto Rican Superior Volleyball League (LPVS by its initials in Spanish) after defeating the Reyes of Juana Díaz on Wednesday night at Howard T. Jason Stadium in Corozal.

The LPVS regular season enters its final week of action, and with the three points earned from Wednesday’s victory, Corozal improved its flawless record to 9-0 with a total of 26 points. First place is now out of reach for the Toritos de Cayey, who have only two matches remaining and hold a 6-4 record with 19 points.

With the loss, the Reyes stand at 3-6 with nine points.

Set scores in the Plataneros’ win were 25-18, 24-26, 25-18 and 25-17.

Upcoming matches in this fifth week of competition are scheduled for Friday at 8 p.m.: the Criollos de Caguas will visit the Reyes at Dolores “Toyita” Martínez Coliseum in Juana Díaz, while the Toritos will face the Plataneros at Howard T. Jason.