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PCHS hosts Senior Volleyball tournament
by Shaylyn Thornton
Parkland Composite High School held a
Senior Volleyball tournament on November 1
and 2. PCHS Senior Boys and Senior Girls teams
each competed in the tournament.
Visiting teams came from Devon, Evansburg,
Whitecourt, Mayerthorpe, Pigeon Lake, and
McBride to compete.
Both of Parkland's teams finished in second
place overall. For the Senior Girls, Pigeon Lake
Regional School took first place, meaning they
have won the tournament for three out of the last
four years.
The Girls lost in an extremely close matchup,
losing 17-15 in the third set after splitting the
first two games.
The Senior Boys also pushed their Finals
game to three sets, but Hilltop High School from
Whitecourt managed to pull out the win in the The Parkland Pacers Senior Boys Volleyball team took on the Grand Trunk Grizzlies in the first game of
third set. PCHS' Senior Volleyball tournament on November 1. photo Shaylyn Thornton
Senior Boys Coach Andrew Visser said, “The
tournament went very well despite not winning who just came out to watch some great on November 15 and 16 where the Pacers will be
the gold medal on both sides.” volleyball!” looking to earn the North Central Zones Banner.
“The highlight of the tournament was the Visser also noted that the support of the The boys are headed to Westlock, and the girls to
PCHS girls team beating Hilltop Chargers Sr athletes' families was “amazing”, with many of Whitecourt. A banner win for either team would
Girls in the round robin and the semi finals,” he them volunteering their time and/or donating send them to the 3A Provincial Championships
continued. “They have not been able to beat that food for the coaches and referees. later in November.
team earlier in the season. So to beat them was a Up next for the PCHS teams is a tournament
big challenge that they were able to overcome.”
The Senior Girls are coached by Kaitlyn and
Tyler Rovang, volunteers from the community
who have a love for volleyball. Their team has
certainly proven themselves to be hard workers
as the season has progressed thus far.
Grade 11 student and player Kenzie Bills said
that she originally joined volleyball to “keep in
shape,” but has now found a team that is all
about “bonding, and the connections with each
other.”
Anika Maurer and Kyla Kiland are two
players in Grade 12, and they agreed with Bills,
saying that the team's support for each other is a
big part of what makes them unique. Kiland
summed up their team in three words:
“teamwork, confidence, friendship.”
Maurer said that she started because her
siblings played volleyball, and Kiland was quick
to note that she “just liked the sport”. The Parkland Pacers Senior Boys Volleyball team took on the Grand Trunk Grizzlies in the first game of
Maurer said that a highlight for her this PCHS' Senior Volleyball tournament on November 1. photo Shaylyn Thornton
season has been winning both gold and silver
medals in tournaments.
The Senior Boys have had an uphill battle this
season, with many injuries taking out players and
preventing the team “from having a consistent
lineup,” said Visser. “Starting leftside hitter Aden
Weber suffered a broken elbow last weekend in
Devon and starting Middle Blocker Luke
Johnston is out with a broken collarbone which
was unrelated to volleyball.”
Visser noted that the Boys team is younger,
with only one Grade 12 student. Even with these
challenges, the team earned their Silver medal at
the PCHS tournament.
While at the game, the crowd could be heard
chanting, “Let's Go Pacers, Let's Go,” as the
Pacers' mascot Cobalt banged on a drum.
The stands were full for a lot of the
tournament, and even saw some visitors from
Mary Bergeron Elementary when Mr. Murray
brought over some Grade 4/5 students to cheer
on the Pacers.
“The community support is great!” said The Holy Redeemer Senior Girls Volleyball team had a successful weekend tournament in Hinton on
Visser. “We had many alumni players come from November 2nd. The Rebels squad emerged with the gold medal after some very hard fought games.
"This group of young ladies continues to impress everyone with their outstanding play," says HRH
Red Deer and Edmonton to come watch and we Athletics Director Julie Rothwell. "With only a few weeks left of the season, I can't wait to see what
had the support of many other people from town they will do next." submitted
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 12 MONDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2019 PAGE 25
T he Weekly ANCHOR
S ports
PCHS hosts Senior Volleyball tournament
by Shaylyn Thornton
Parkland Composite High School held a
Senior Volleyball tournament on November 1
and 2. PCHS Senior Boys and Senior Girls teams
each competed in the tournament.
Visiting teams came from Devon, Evansburg,
Whitecourt, Mayerthorpe, Pigeon Lake, and
McBride to compete.
Both of Parkland's teams finished in second
place overall. For the Senior Girls, Pigeon Lake
Regional School took first place, meaning they
have won the tournament for three out of the last
four years.
The Girls lost in an extremely close matchup,
losing 17-15 in the third set after splitting the
first two games.
The Senior Boys also pushed their Finals
game to three sets, but Hilltop High School from
Whitecourt managed to pull out the win in the The Parkland Pacers Senior Boys Volleyball team took on the Grand Trunk Grizzlies in the first game of
third set. PCHS' Senior Volleyball tournament on November 1. photo Shaylyn Thornton
Senior Boys Coach Andrew Visser said, “The
tournament went very well despite not winning who just came out to watch some great on November 15 and 16 where the Pacers will be
the gold medal on both sides.” volleyball!” looking to earn the North Central Zones Banner.
“The highlight of the tournament was the Visser also noted that the support of the The boys are headed to Westlock, and the girls to
PCHS girls team beating Hilltop Chargers Sr athletes' families was “amazing”, with many of Whitecourt. A banner win for either team would
Girls in the round robin and the semi finals,” he them volunteering their time and/or donating send them to the 3A Provincial Championships
continued. “They have not been able to beat that food for the coaches and referees. later in November.
team earlier in the season. So to beat them was a Up next for the PCHS teams is a tournament
big challenge that they were able to overcome.”
The Senior Girls are coached by Kaitlyn and
Tyler Rovang, volunteers from the community
who have a love for volleyball. Their team has
certainly proven themselves to be hard workers
as the season has progressed thus far.
Grade 11 student and player Kenzie Bills said
that she originally joined volleyball to “keep in
shape,” but has now found a team that is all
about “bonding, and the connections with each
other.”
Anika Maurer and Kyla Kiland are two
players in Grade 12, and they agreed with Bills,
saying that the team's support for each other is a
big part of what makes them unique. Kiland
summed up their team in three words:
“teamwork, confidence, friendship.”
Maurer said that she started because her
siblings played volleyball, and Kiland was quick
to note that she “just liked the sport”. The Parkland Pacers Senior Boys Volleyball team took on the Grand Trunk Grizzlies in the first game of
Maurer said that a highlight for her this PCHS' Senior Volleyball tournament on November 1. photo Shaylyn Thornton
season has been winning both gold and silver
medals in tournaments.
The Senior Boys have had an uphill battle this
season, with many injuries taking out players and
preventing the team “from having a consistent
lineup,” said Visser. “Starting leftside hitter Aden
Weber suffered a broken elbow last weekend in
Devon and starting Middle Blocker Luke
Johnston is out with a broken collarbone which
was unrelated to volleyball.”
Visser noted that the Boys team is younger,
with only one Grade 12 student. Even with these
challenges, the team earned their Silver medal at
the PCHS tournament.
While at the game, the crowd could be heard
chanting, “Let's Go Pacers, Let's Go,” as the
Pacers' mascot Cobalt banged on a drum.
The stands were full for a lot of the
tournament, and even saw some visitors from
Mary Bergeron Elementary when Mr. Murray
brought over some Grade 4/5 students to cheer
on the Pacers.
“The community support is great!” said The Holy Redeemer Senior Girls Volleyball team had a successful weekend tournament in Hinton on
Visser. “We had many alumni players come from November 2nd. The Rebels squad emerged with the gold medal after some very hard fought games.
"This group of young ladies continues to impress everyone with their outstanding play," says HRH
Red Deer and Edmonton to come watch and we Athletics Director Julie Rothwell. "With only a few weeks left of the season, I can't wait to see what
had the support of many other people from town they will do next." submitted
