Aug. 25, 2024: Defending champions USA defeated Canada in four sets on Sunday to win the 2024 edition of the NORCECA Men’s Final Six at the Slush Puppie Centre in Gatineau, Quebec. 

The score was 1-3 (19-25, 25-17, 20-25, 22-25).

Although Canada led with more attack points 48-43 and earned six points to USA’s five on aces; USA dominated in blocking points 14-7 and made fewer errors 25-30.

USA’s Cooper Robinson led all scoring with 16 points (9 attacks, 4 blocks, 3 aces). Zachary Rama and William Rottman contributed 13 points each, also for USA.

Reeve Gingera led Canada’s scoring effort with 12 points (which included 2 aces).

Canada finished with the silver medal and a record of 4-2. USA won the gold and had a 5-1 record, with their only loss coming against Canada in the round robin.

"We were pleased to be in the final, but it’s not necessarily about the result, it's all about getting information on these guys for the future," explained Canada’s coach Glenn Hoag. "I think we ran out a little bit of energy, too. We worked hard to win, to get our wins this week, and I think it drained us a little bit. But overall, it was a good tournament for us, and a lot of learning with the players that are basically our future.”

Team USA retained their Final 6 title and Canada also took silver in last year’s men’s Final 6 tournament. Also on Sunday, Mexico won the bronze match in five sets over Puerto Rico. Cuba and Dominican Republic finished fifth and sixth place respectively.

Full results: www.norceca.net

Team Canada’s Roster
Trent Cherewaty – Mansfield, ON
Reeve Gingera – Calgary, AB
Maxime Gratton – Ottawa, ON 
Quintin Greenidge – Hamilton, ON
Mason Greves – Calgary, AB
Isaac Heslinga – Orangeville, ON
Zachary Hollands – Victoriaville, QC
Jared Kuiken – London, ON
Dylan Martens – Winnipeg, MB
Darian Picklyk – Winnipeg, MB
Jonathan Portelance - La Prairie, QC
Cory Schoenherr – Waterloo, ON
Ashton South – Airdrie, AB
Skyler Varga – Muenster, SK

Staff
Head coach: Glenn Hoag
Assistant coaches: Dave Preston / John Barrett
Medical coordinator and athletic therapist: Melissa Healy
Performance analyst: Christophe Elek
Team manager: Matheus Braz

Photo: Ottawa Sports Photography

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