Rodríguez Cintrón repeats as Setter of the Year in LVSM
- The San Juan Daily Star
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By THE STAR STAFF
Cafeteros of Yauco setter Kevin Rodríguez Cintrón was again selected as the “Setter of the Year” for the 2025 season of the Puerto Rican Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM by its initials in Spanish) on Saturday after overwhelmingly dominating the voting in the Federation’s Annual Awards.
Rodríguez Cintrón repeated the award he won in 2024, but this time by an even greater margin. Last year, playing for the Mets of Guaynabo, he received 77 votes, while the second-place finisher received 25. This season, wearing the colors of Yauco, Rodríguez Cintrón accumulated 107 votes in an almost unanimous recognition of his performance.
He was followed by Joseph Kauliakamoa (Gigantes of Adjuntas, 31 votes), Luis Carlos Ruiz (Patriotas of Lares, 18 votes), and Luzgardo Liciaga (Plataneros of Corozal, 16 votes).
An award that confirms an evolution
Upon hearing the news, Rodríguez Cintrón reacted naturally and with a smile:
“I was named Setter of the Year … well, that’s good,” he said
Regarding what the recognition represents, he said his growth has been a constant process.
“The work and the progress I’ve been building year after year are now showing,” Rodríguez Cintrón said. “Yauco put together a great team where I was able to shine. It has been a special year, especially now in the playoffs, when I see how much the fans are enjoying it.”
Game awareness and competitive maturity
When asked about the aspect of his game that has improved the most, Rodríguez Cintrón stressed the experience he has gained.
“During the match, I can recognize what I did in previous points,” he said. “Staying focused on what I did and what I’m going to do has been key.”
Ready for Game 7
With the semifinal series against the Plataneros of Corozal tied 3-3, the setter said the team was emotionally prepared for Sunday’s winner-take-all match in Yauco.
“We are ready and focused on defending our home court,” Rodríguez Cintrón said. “After a loss, it hurts, of course, but we are excited to experience a Game Seven, especially in Yauco. We’re experiencing something that hasn’t been seen in many years.”