Vernon, B.C. Woman Leads Team Canada to Gold
Michelle Plouffe earned tournament MVP honors as Canada’s women returned to the top podium and the men secured their best AmeriCup finish.
- On Sunday, Canada's women captured gold at the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup in San Salvador, defeating the United States 21-12, while the men's team earned historic silver.
- Canada's national teams secured their knockout spot after strong performances in Pool A; the women opened the third day of competition with a 21-6 victory over host El Salvador.
- Growing chemistry helped Canada's women reach the final, defeating Chile 18-10 and Colombia 21-11 in the playoffs, while Tournament MVP Michelle Plouffe led all scorers with 42 points.
- Canada's men fell short against the United States, losing 20-15 in the final; this silver medal represents the best finish in the men's program's history in the AmeriCup.
- With eyes on Los Angeles 2028, Canada's 3x3 programs continue developing; Jerome Desrosiers said, "We know we're capable of way more" despite the support received.
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Vernon, B.C. woman leads Team Canada to gold - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
Team Canada collected gold and silver this weekend with a local lady leading the charge. The country’s 3×3 National Teams made history at the FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup 2026, with the women returning to the top of the podium following a victory over the United States, while the men captured their first-ever silver medal in El Salvador Nov. 1. The women opened the third day of competition with a 21-6 victory over host El Salvador. Vernon’s Cassandra Brown…
Vernon, B.C. woman leads Team Canada to gold - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Team Canada collected gold and silver this weekend with a local lady leading the charge. The country’s 3×3 National Teams made history at the FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup 2026, with the women returning to the top of the podium following a victory over the United States, while the men captured their first-ever silver medal in El Salvador Nov. 1. The women opened the third day of competition with a 21-6 victory over host El Salvador. Vernon’s Cassandra Brown…
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