The women's final of the 2025 Veracruz Challenge on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour will feature a highly anticipated showdown between Dutch pair Katja Stam and Raisa Schoon and top-seeded Americans Corinne Quiggle and Chloe Loreen.
Coming from the qualifiers and seeded 26th, Stam & Schoon have made a remarkable return, especially considering this is Stam’s first major event since recovering from injury. They’ve impressed throughout the tournament by not dropping a single set, culminating in a decisive semifinal win over New Zealand’s Shaunna Polley and Olivia MacDonald.
On the other side of the bracket, Quiggle & Loreen have lived up to their top billing. After defeating fellow Americans Kylie Kuyava-De Berg and Xolani Hodel in the quarterfinals, they booked their place in the final with a commanding win over Allanis Navas and Maria Gonzalez of Puerto Rico.
Bronze Medal Match
Navas & Gonzalez will now take on Polley & MacDonald in the battle for bronze. Both teams have shown resilience and standout performances throughout the tournament, each seeking their first Beach Pro Tour podium of the season.
Final Day Schedule (Sunday)
- Third-place match: 12:00 local time (18:00 UTC)
- Final match: 13:00 local time (19:00 UTC)
This tournament has proven to be a showcase of the unexpected, with three out of four semifinalists emerging from the qualifying rounds—illustrating the depth and competitiveness of this year’s field.
For full event coverage, visit the official website: Volleyball World.
