USA U17 swept Turkey 3-0 (25-23, 25-11, 25-23) in the Santiago final on Aug 16. Knotts scored 23, Ogbogu 18. China took bronze 3-1 over Taipei.
Knotts led the U17 final with 23, Ogbogu 18. Sets 25-23, 25-11, 25-23. USA did not drop a set to Turkey.
After the USA semi, China beat Chinese Taipei 3-1 for bronze. The USA–Turkey final was a pool rematch.
Thailand beat unbeaten Poland 3-1 in the U17 World Championship round of 16. Korea swept the Philippines, the United States swept Argentina. Quarterfinals are Aug. 14 in Santiago.
After a rest day, Girls’ U17 Worlds resumes in Chile. USA face Thailand, Poland meet Croatia, Korea play the Dominican Republic — and five unbeaten sides face their next stress test.
After day three of the Girls’ U17 Worlds in Chile, USA and China are 9-for-9 on sets. Czechia, Poland and Korea also remain unbeaten; Aug 9 is a rest day.
At the Girls’ U17 Worlds in Chile, USA/Italy/China stayed perfect, Poland beat Brazil 3-2, and the Philippines earned a first-ever World Championship win.