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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (July 9, 2025) – The U.S. Boys U19 National Team earned its second straight win at the 2025 NORCECA U19 Pan American Cup with a commanding 3-0 (25-20, 27-25, 25-17) sweep over Canada on Wednesday in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
The U.S. (2-0) will continue pool play tomorrow, Thursday, July 10th at 3:00 p.m. PT against Puerto Rico.
“They had some pretty big guys and we did a good job of slowing them down. They had some great servers and we passed really well,” said U.S. outside hitter Blake Fahlbusch. “It felt great to get a win against Canada. They’re a good team but we came out hotter than we did yesterday and got the win in three.”
The U.S. outperformed Canada in service aces (9–2) and was once again led by opposite Corbin Batista with 12 points on nine kills two blocks and one ace. Middle blocker Isiah Powell followed closely with nine points, including three kills three blocks and three aces.
Outside hitter Logan Hutnick added seven points on seven kills, while Blake Fahlbusch tallied seven points as well with six kills and one ace.
On the defensive end, libero Ben Bayer anchored the backcourt with 10 digs. The U.S. serve receive and defensive discipline limited Canada’s ability to find offensive rhythm throughout the match.
From the start, the U.S. controlled the tempo, maintaining a steady lead throughout the opening set and closing it out 25-20. In the second set, the U.S. held a dominant lead for much of the first set, but Canada battled back to tie the score at 25-25. However, the U.S. had the final say, claiming the last two points to secure the set, 27-25.
The U.S. was consistent in their execution in the third set, as the team closed out the third set, 25-17 to complete the sweep.
With strong serving efficient attacking and steady defense, the U.S. will look to carry this momentum into its next match against Puerto Rico.
2025 Boys U19 National Team Pan American Cup Roster
Name (Pos., Ht., Hometown, School, USAV Region)
2 Ben Bayer (L, 6-1, Menomonee Falls, Wisc., Sussex Hamilton HS, Badger)
3 Thomas Phung (L, 5-10 Garland, Texas, Harvard University, Southern)
6 Thomas Demps IV (OH, 6-4, Raleigh, N.C., Broughton HS, Carolina)
9 Dante Cayaban (MB, 6-7, Saint Cloud, Fla., Saint Cloud HS, Florida)
13 Logan Hutnick (OH, 6-6, Huntington Beach, Calif., Huntington Beach HS, Southern California)
15 Blake Fahlbusch (OH, 6-8, Manhattan Beach, Calif., Loyola HS of Los Angeles, Southern California)
17 Peter Chriss (S, 6-6, Menlo Park, Calif., Menlo Atherton HS, Northern California)
18 Brett Novak (S, 6-6, Lancaster, Calif., Paraclete HS, Southern California)
22 Kale Cochran (OH, 6-7, Roseville, Calif., Whitney HS, Northern California)
23 Corbin Batista (OPP, 6-7, St. George, Utah, Alta HS, Intermountain)
24 Isiah Powell (MB, 6-7, Silver Spring, Md., Springbrook HS, Chesapeake)
25 Brodie Heshler (MB, 6-7, Harrisburg, Pa., Central Dauphin HS, Keystone)
Coaches
Head Coach: Jonah Carson (MVVC)
Assistant Coach: Sean Byron (Marist College)
Assistant Coach: Spencer Wickens (Stanford)
Performance Analyst: AJ Ruttenberg (UCLA)
Team Doctor: Dr. Chris Cornell (Coduhi Clinic)
Team Lead: Brandon Oswald (NTDP)
Schedule
All times PDT
July 8: USA def. Venezuela, 3-1 (20-25, 25-18, 25-16, 32-30)
July 9: USA def. Canada, 3-0 (25-20, 27-25, 25-17)
July 10: USA vs. Puerto Rico, 3 p.m.
July 11: Quarterfinals
July 12: Classification 7/8, 5/6 and semifinals
July 13: Medal matches