NewsMMR: 13U/15U Tournaments Kick Off New Year

01/13/2025by LVC0


The unofficial start of the back half of the OVA season kicked off over the weekend with 13U and 15U events Challenge Cup events.

13U (January 11)

Assegai:  Our youngest warriors split their morning matches to secure second in their pool.  A strong showing in the quarters lead to a semi with the top seed in the playoffs.  The girls battled hard but could not overcome a close first set loss, falling in two straight sets.  A carbon copy in the bronze medal match ended the day with the team placing a solid 4th.

15U (January 12)

Inkemba:  Despite being down both setters for most of the day, the girls battled hard in every match.  A thrilling “play in” match saw the team fall in three to the eventual Silver medalists.  The day concluded with a tough three-set loss in the 5/7 match.  Final placement:  7th (Championship)

Mambele:  Playing up in their second 15U event, the girls split their morning matches to place third in their pool.  From there, the team torched their playoff opponents, dropping only one set in the afternoon to win their second straight Gold medal (Trillium White).  Congrats Mambele!

Ikul:  Winning both morning matches and taking top spot in their pool, the team stumbled out of the gate in the playoffs dropping two straight sets in the quarters.  The girls redeemed themselves in the 5/7 match, dominating their opponents in both sets they played.  Result:  5th (Trillium Green)

Cimpaba:  Competing in the same event as Ikul, Cimpaba split their morning matches.  In the quarter finals, the girls lost a three-set battle to set up a 5/7 match with London Sharks.  Another three-set heartbreaker saw the team finish 7th on the day.

Shotel:  A morning of competitive matches resulted in a third-place rank after pool play.  The team claimed victory in the pre-quarters with a convincing third set beatdown of their opponent.  The team lost their momentum in the quarters and 5/7 match but secured 7th place on the day (Trillium Green).

Up Next:  16U and 18U teams start their second half of the season on January 18 and 19.  Good luck to all teams!

Assegai 13
Ikul 15U CC

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