COCABA Championships (2025)
2023 (2 year break)
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COCABA Championships 2025
Tournament MVP: Mariana Valenzuela
Top Scorer: Kiyomi McMiller (28.2)
COCABA Championships 2025 Final: Mexico - El Salvador 75-56 ESA: Hillary Martinez 22, Kimberly Villalobos 9, Alondra Lizama 7, Gabriela Alfaro 2, Emily Tevez 5, Silvia Vega 7, Adriana Rivas 2, Gabriela Escobar 2, Fatima Aviles 0, Elisa Dominguez 0, Liliana Alvarado 0, Maria Mendez 0 Standings 2025
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 Rutgers COCABA Championships 2025 Final  Mexico celebrate title in Managua (Photo: FIBA)
 Mexico celebrate title in Managua-Jul 28, 2025
FINALEl Salvador - Mexico 56-75Mexico are the COCABA champions. They overcame El Salvador to capture the sixth Gold in the last seven editions of the tournament. Mexico eked out a 35-33 halftime advantage. They followed with a strong 40-23 rally in the second half to ice the victory. Alexia Lagunas (172-SG-1998, agency: Daggers Sports) tallied 18 points, while Mariana Valenzuela (188-F-2003) added 16 points and 20 rebounds for the champions. Hillary Martinez (172-SF-1997) responded with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for El Salvador. 3-4 PlacePanama - Nicaragua 49-59Nicaragua stepped onto the pedestal as they beat Panama for the third-place finish in Managua. Panama recorded a 29-27 halftime lead. But the hosts went on a 32-20 second-half rally to snatch the win at the end. Kiyomi McMiller (173-G-2006) stepped up with 36 points to pace Nicaragua. Veronica Vega (169-SF-1991) answered with 15 points for Panama. 5-6 PlaceHonduras - Guatemala 55-56Guatemala nipped Honduras to claim the fifth position at the tournament. Honduras recorded a 33-20 halftime advantage. But Guatemala responded with a 36-22 run in the second half to snatch a narrow win at the end. Valeria Oliva (169-F-2006) posted 14 points for Guatemala. Nelly Rapalo (173-G-1999) hauled in 20 points and 10 rebounds for Honduras. Latinbasket.com All-FIBA Central American Women's Championship Awards 2025-Jul 29, 2025
 Mariana Valenzuela, Mexican power forward was honored as the Most Valuable Player at the FIBA Central American Championship.
She plays For the Florida State University in the ACC.
Valenzuela received multiple other awards, earned the Best Center and was named to the First Team.
She started playing in the Mexican National Team 3 years ago.
Valenzuela also played for the Under 16 national team back in 2019.
Her court vision propelled her to the fifth spot in points per game an outstanding average of 15.
Valenzuela led the FIBA AmeriCup in rebounds per game with over 17.
She has totalled 3 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 5 games at the event.
Valenzuela's 24 points against Chile were the most she scored at the tournament.
Kiyomi McMiller, 18-year old Nicaraguan guard picked up the Best Guard of FIBA Central American Championship.
She plays For the Rutgers University in the B10.
McMiller also earned a spot in the First Team.
She averaged over 6 rebounds per game during the event.
McMiller led the COCABA Championships in points per game with over 28.
She has totalled 4 games of 20 or more points on the year and registered 30 or more points in 2 games.
McMiller's 36 points against Panama were the most she scored at the tournament.
Hillary Martinez, 28-year old Salvadorean small forward was named the Best Forward at the FIBA Central American Championship.
She plays For the Mieleras de Guanajuato in Mexico.
Martinez was also voted to the First Team.
She started playing in the Salvadorean National Team 13 years ago.
Martinez also played for the Under 18 national team back in 2014.
She was previously voted the Best Forward back in 2022 and selected to the First Team back in 2022 and 2023.
Martinez's playmaking prowess was on full display as she secured the third position in points per game averaging 16.
She led the FIBA AmeriCup in assists per game with over 8.
Martinez has totalled 3 games of 20 or more points and had double-doubles in 2 games during the event.
Her 22 points against Dominican Republic were the most she scored at the tournament.
Alexia Lagunas, 27-year old Mexican shooting guard was chosen to the First Team of FIBA Central American Championship.
She plays For the El Calor.
It is Lagunas' second year in the Mexican National Team.
Lagunas also played for the University national team back in 2019.
She recorded almost 14 points and over 4 rebounds per game at the event.
Lagunas' 18 points against El Salvador were the most she scored at the tournament.
Kimberly Villalobos, Salvadorean forward was named to the First Team at the FIBA Central American Championship.
She plays For the San Diego State University in the MW.
Villalobos was previously selected as the Best Center and earned a spot in the First Team back in 2022.
Her masterful distribution skills earned her the second spot in rebounds per game with an impressive average of almost 11.
Villalobos also logged over 14 points per game at the event.
She registered double-doubles in 3 games during the event.
Villalobos' 19 points against Nicaragua were the most she scored at the tournament.
Among many awards she was selected to the MWC All-Freshman Team as well as the All-FIBA AmeriCup Honorable Mention back in 2021.
She was selected to the MWC All-Tournament Team in 2024.
Most Valuable Player:  Mariana Valenzuela (6'2''-F/C-2003) of FSUBest Guard:  Kiyomi McMiller (5'8''-G-2006) of RutgersBest Forward:  Hillary Martinez (172-SF-1997) of MielerasBest Center: Mariana Valenzuela (6'2''-F/C-2003) of FSULatinbasket.com All-FIBA Central American Women's Championship First Team 2025 McMiller  Lagunas  Martinez  Villalobos  Valenzuela Kiyomi McMiller (5'8''-G-2006) of Rutgers Alexia Lagunas (172-SG-1998) of El Calor Hillary Martinez (172-SF-1997) of Mieleras Kimberly Villalobos (6'2''-F-2001) of SDSU Mariana Valenzuela (6'2''-F/C-2003) of FSULatinbasket.com All-FIBA Central American Women's Championship Second Team 2025  Lizama  Quesada  Romero  Rapalo  Chavarria Alondra Lizama (5'10''-F-2005) of CSUN Daniela Quesada (168-G-1997) of Abogadas Leisha Romero (177-SF-2006) of NIC NT U17 Nelly Rapalo (173-G-1999) of Mesquita Diana Chavarria (182-F/C-1993) of GUA NT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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