Volleyball
Bermuda’s volleyball teams have faced a challenging start to the prestigious 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship in Denver, Colorado. Both the Devil’s Isle Women’s squad and the Ace Boyz, competing in the highly competitive BB Divisions, endured a tough opening day against strong opposition from across the United States and beyond.
The Devil’s Isle Women’s team, placed in Group 9, faced a difficult opener against Mission Unblockable, falling in straight sets. Their subsequent matches against the Angry Beavers and the Rusty Ol Bolts also resulted in defeats, the latter going to a tight three-set battle.
Meanwhile, the Ace Boyz in the Men’s BB Division also had a challenging start. They fell in straight sets to the Gobblers in their opening match and were then edged out in a close three-set encounter against the Summit 40’s.
However, the Ace Boyz showed resilience in their Round 1b Crossover Matches, securing a straight-sets victory over AAV. Unfortunately, their second crossover match saw them fall in a hard-fought three-set battle against Lake Effect.
While the initial results have been challenging for both the Devil’s Isle Women and the Ace Boyz, the U.S. Open provides invaluable experience against some of the best adult volleyball teams in the world. The Bermuda teams will be aiming to regroup, learn from these opening matches, and showcase their talent as the tournament continues in Denver.
