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Volleyball at HRH is in full swing
by Shaylyn Thornton
Holy Redeemer High School offers a wide
variety of extracurricular activities to their
students, among them their Volleyball programs.
This year, HRH has four junior volleyball
teams in the form of Junior A boys, Junior A
birls, Junior B boys, and Junior B girls, as well
as three senior volleyball teams in the form of
Senior girls, Senior boys, and JV girls.
Julie Rothwell, Athletic Director at Holy
Redeemer, spoke about the program and the great
experiences the teams are having thus far.
“Our Junior A girls are doing very well,” said
Rothwell. “The Senior girls have a 5th place and
a 3rd place finish in tournaments with 8-9
players being in attendance, and the Senior boys
are also having a really good year.”
For the Junior B teams, the boys are a
development team with players from Vanier,
looking to build upon their skills. “The B girls
are a big team with a lot of heart and are learning HRH Rebels Junior A boys volleyball player #6 Jared Williams volleys the ball to another of his
the game quickly,” said Rothwell. teammates in a game against the Harry Collinge Rockies on October 2. photo Shaylyn Thornton
In regards to the JV girls team, Rothwell
described them as “small but mighty with only
10 players.”The team has come on strong on the court,” which makes the sport a lot of fun. Rebels on the court throughout the season,
already, earning second place in their first The team aims to improve their skill and win specifically “being able to spike better”.
tournament. more games as they continue the season. All of HRH's Volleyball Program is looking
The Junior A boys showed off their heart and Grade 8 student and Junior A boys player Jacob strong and looks forward to continuing that this
skill in an October 2 game against the Harry Wolfe spoke about what it was like to be on the season, with the programs being competitive at
Collinge Rockies held in the gym at Holy team. “Everyone is cooperative and nice,” said the 2A level. “Our volleyball teams are showing
Redeemer. “The Junior A boys are having very Wolfe. “Playing with them will help me become a lot of heart, hustle, and improvement,” said
close games,” said Rothwell. a better volleyball player and help me to Rothwell.
Melanie MacDonald-Winsor, Coach for the continue with other sports.” Rothwell also noted that it is very important to
Junior A boys, said that her team of 12 players Grade 9 student Pacen Bowman, who is also on the school that their athletes are “positive
has worked hard to further develop their skills in the Junior A boys team, said, “I really like my individuals upholding academic standards.”
the games they've played so far this season. coach, the team, and the sport of volleyball. Our “Athletics is a great way to get involved in the
MacDonald-Winsor noted that the team is filled team has a lot of team spirit.” Bowman looks to school community,” said Rothwell. “We do
with “all good friends, who work well together improve some of his own skills as he joins the ensure our athletes are students first.”
Pacers Volleyball in the mix with the best
The Holy Redeemer Junior High
Cross Country Running Team
PCHS Pacers Jaden Rivard-Mackintosh hitting at the 2019 Gryphon
invitational hosted by Barrhead recently.
by Coach Andrew Visser championship contenders.
The highlight of the tournament for
This past weekend the PCHS Parkland came in pool play when
Pacers Sr. Boys volleyball team they faced the Peace Wapiti
competed in 2019 Gryphon Academy Titans. It took the full
invitational hosted by Barrhead. three sets to do, but the Pacers were
Unbeknownst to many, Barrhead is able to stun their opponents 15-3 in
a volleyball hotbed and as such hosts the tie-break set to secure the win.
many of the best teams in the While this was a massive win for
province to compete at their home the tournament, it was also a huge
tournament. confidence boost for a rebuilding The Holy Redeemer Junior High Cross Country Running Team had a very
While the Pacers were unable to PCHS team as this is the first time in successful first meet of the season in Whitecourt on October 2nd. The team
secure a place on the podium, their school history that they were able to competed very well and came home with one gold medal courtesy of grade 9
6th place finish this weekend was a beat PWA who regularly makes student Pacen Bowman and two bronze medals thanks to Paron Germann
success for the team as they found appearances at the 3A Provincial and Jared Williams. "Everyone on the team had great races," says HRH
themselves in very good company Championships. Athletics Director Julie Rothwell. "And on top of that, they came home with a
among many regular provincial lot of smiles and tired legs." submitted
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 26 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY OCTOBER 14, 2019 PAGE 27
T he Weekly ANCHOR
S ports
Volleyball at HRH is in full swing
by Shaylyn Thornton
Holy Redeemer High School offers a wide
variety of extracurricular activities to their
students, among them their Volleyball programs.
This year, HRH has four junior volleyball
teams in the form of Junior A boys, Junior A
birls, Junior B boys, and Junior B girls, as well
as three senior volleyball teams in the form of
Senior girls, Senior boys, and JV girls.
Julie Rothwell, Athletic Director at Holy
Redeemer, spoke about the program and the great
experiences the teams are having thus far.
“Our Junior A girls are doing very well,” said
Rothwell. “The Senior girls have a 5th place and
a 3rd place finish in tournaments with 8-9
players being in attendance, and the Senior boys
are also having a really good year.”
For the Junior B teams, the boys are a
development team with players from Vanier,
looking to build upon their skills. “The B girls
are a big team with a lot of heart and are learning HRH Rebels Junior A boys volleyball player #6 Jared Williams volleys the ball to another of his
the game quickly,” said Rothwell. teammates in a game against the Harry Collinge Rockies on October 2. photo Shaylyn Thornton
In regards to the JV girls team, Rothwell
described them as “small but mighty with only
10 players.”The team has come on strong on the court,” which makes the sport a lot of fun. Rebels on the court throughout the season,
already, earning second place in their first The team aims to improve their skill and win specifically “being able to spike better”.
tournament. more games as they continue the season. All of HRH's Volleyball Program is looking
The Junior A boys showed off their heart and Grade 8 student and Junior A boys player Jacob strong and looks forward to continuing that this
skill in an October 2 game against the Harry Wolfe spoke about what it was like to be on the season, with the programs being competitive at
Collinge Rockies held in the gym at Holy team. “Everyone is cooperative and nice,” said the 2A level. “Our volleyball teams are showing
Redeemer. “The Junior A boys are having very Wolfe. “Playing with them will help me become a lot of heart, hustle, and improvement,” said
close games,” said Rothwell. a better volleyball player and help me to Rothwell.
Melanie MacDonald-Winsor, Coach for the continue with other sports.” Rothwell also noted that it is very important to
Junior A boys, said that her team of 12 players Grade 9 student Pacen Bowman, who is also on the school that their athletes are “positive
has worked hard to further develop their skills in the Junior A boys team, said, “I really like my individuals upholding academic standards.”
the games they've played so far this season. coach, the team, and the sport of volleyball. Our “Athletics is a great way to get involved in the
MacDonald-Winsor noted that the team is filled team has a lot of team spirit.” Bowman looks to school community,” said Rothwell. “We do
with “all good friends, who work well together improve some of his own skills as he joins the ensure our athletes are students first.”
Pacers Volleyball in the mix with the best
The Holy Redeemer Junior High
Cross Country Running Team
PCHS Pacers Jaden Rivard-Mackintosh hitting at the 2019 Gryphon
invitational hosted by Barrhead recently.
by Coach Andrew Visser championship contenders.
The highlight of the tournament for
This past weekend the PCHS Parkland came in pool play when
Pacers Sr. Boys volleyball team they faced the Peace Wapiti
competed in 2019 Gryphon Academy Titans. It took the full
invitational hosted by Barrhead. three sets to do, but the Pacers were
Unbeknownst to many, Barrhead is able to stun their opponents 15-3 in
a volleyball hotbed and as such hosts the tie-break set to secure the win.
many of the best teams in the While this was a massive win for
province to compete at their home the tournament, it was also a huge
tournament. confidence boost for a rebuilding The Holy Redeemer Junior High Cross Country Running Team had a very
While the Pacers were unable to PCHS team as this is the first time in successful first meet of the season in Whitecourt on October 2nd. The team
secure a place on the podium, their school history that they were able to competed very well and came home with one gold medal courtesy of grade 9
6th place finish this weekend was a beat PWA who regularly makes student Pacen Bowman and two bronze medals thanks to Paron Germann
success for the team as they found appearances at the 3A Provincial and Jared Williams. "Everyone on the team had great races," says HRH
themselves in very good company Championships. Athletics Director Julie Rothwell. "And on top of that, they came home with a
among many regular provincial lot of smiles and tired legs." submitted
