West Side, Zenith seize national under-21 volleyball crowns

The TT Volleyball Federation’s National Under-21 Championships concluded with thrilling victories for West Side Stars and Zenith Volleyball Club. Held at the Eastern Regional Indoor Sporting Arena in Tacarigua on October 20, the event showcased exceptional talent and fierce competition. In the women’s under-21 division, West Side Stars continued their winning streak, securing the title with a commanding 25-13, 25-14 victory over JMVP. This triumph followed their earlier success in the under-19 division, where they defeated SUVA on October 3. On the men’s side, Zenith Volleyball Club demonstrated their dominance, overcoming Big SEPos in straight sets (25-17, 25-21) to claim the under-21 championship. Zenith’s journey to the final was marked by a flawless performance, including a semifinal victory against New Arising Sporting Company (NASC) on October 17. Meanwhile, NASC secured the bronze medal by defeating JMVP 25-21, 25-16. The championships also highlighted the leadership of Deon Hutchinson (West Side) and Curtis Burkett (Zenith), who will now guide Trinidad and Tobago’s under-21 teams in upcoming regional and international competitions.