# Criollas de Caguas women's volleyball franchise acquired by local sports group

Criollas de Caguas women's volleyball team sold to the Criollos basketball ownership group

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The ownership group of Caguas Criollos men's and women's basketball teams announced acquisition of the Criollas de Caguas Liga de Voleibol Superior Femenino franchise. [^1]

Omar Vargas, general manager of the Criollos basketball group, stated negotiations for the volleyball team began in 2024 with prior owner Francisco "Furiel" Ramos. [^2][^3][^4][^6][^7] John Herrero stated the ownership group is planning youth sports development programs that will operate across all three professional teams in Caguas. [^5]

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1. The ownership group of Caguas Criollos men's and women's basketball teams announced acquisition of the Criollas de Caguas Liga de Voleibol Superior Femenino franchise. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
2. Juan Carlos Núñez will remain head coach of the Criollas volleyball team, after 13 seasons working under prior owner Francisco Ramos. (El Nuevo Día, News)
3. Criollas de Caguas women's volleyball team has won 15 league championships in its history. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
4. Juan Carlos Núñez will remain as head coach of the Criollas de Caguas women's volleyball team following the ownership change. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
5. John Herrero stated the ownership group is planning youth sports development programs that will operate across all three professional teams in Caguas. (El Nuevo Día, News)
6. Omar Vargas stated the ownership group accepts responsibility to continue the 17 year legacy built by former volleyball franchise owner Francisco Ramos. (El Nuevo Día, News)
7. Omar Vargas, general manager of the Criollos basketball group, stated negotiations for the volleyball team began in 2024 with prior owner Francisco "Furiel" Ramos. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)

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