UPDATE: Silver for VI @ ECVA Senior Women’s Volleyball C/Ships in SXM - Lost to St Lucia in straight sets in final on October 16, 2022

PONDFILL, St Maarten- The Virgin Islands (VI) had to settle for silver at the ECVA Senior Women’s Volleyball Championships in St Maarten, as they were overpowered by St Lucia in the final last night, October 16, 2022.

The ladies from the Virgin Islands, making their first appearance at a regional championship since 2014 and seeded 9th in the championships, overcame the odds to reach the final, but found St Lucia a bridge too far.

The VI lost 17-25, 10-25, 13-25 at LB Scott Sports Auditorium. The VI had also lost to St Lucia in straight sets in their opening game of the championship.

Antigua won bronze after defeating hosts St Maarten in the third-place game.

Sharonda A. Pickering picked up two individual awards, including Best Blocker of the championship.

The VI team returns home today.

An official welcome home ceremony has been planned for the silver medalist team at TB Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island at 11:50 am.

See previous article published October 16, 2022

UPDATE: VI reach final of ECVA Senior Women’s Volleyball C/Ships in SXM

The Virgin Islands (VI) have reached the final of the ECVA Senior Women’s Volleyball Championships being held in St Maarten.

The VI ladies, making their first appearance at a regional championship since 2014, overcame hosts St Maarten at LB Scott Sports Auditorium last night, October 15, 2022.

The team coached by Mr Stephen Payne won 25-15, 25-19, 17-25 and 25-23.

The Virgin Islands team play for gold against St Lucia from 8:00 pm today, October 16, 2022.