MDC's  volleyball player Massiel Matos helped her home country (Dominican Republic) win the NORCECA Women's U-20 Continental Championship title Sunday, July 31, 2016, in Ft.Lauderdale, FL. The DR defeated the United States 3-1 (sets: 25-22, 25-14, 23-25, 25-17). In addition to winning the NORCECA U20 Title, the Dominican Republic also won a ticket to the 2017 FIVB age-group World Championship. 

Matos contributed to her country's win with 20 points on 15 kills, and 5 blocks. She was named the tournament's Best Server, and Best Opposite.

The Dominican Republic finished the tournament ranked first. The final standing went in this order: 1. Dominican Republic; 2. United States; 3. Cuba; 4. Puerto Rico; 5. Mexico; 6. Costa Rica; 7. Haiti; 8. French St. Martin.