Déjà Vu: Sundevils vs. Mariners for Gold

Though the football team didn't manage to win their provincials this year, our Senior girls volleyball team certainly did. Coached by Mr. Burgess, they played the Earl Marriott Mariners once again for gold, winning 3 - 1. In the first set, the Sundevils led the game with 6 points until the Mariners gained the lead, keeping it until the end of the set. The Sundevils also gained the lead in the second set, but unlike the last one, they managed to keep that lead for the entire game. There was a brief moment of tension in the crowd as Earl Marriott neared South Delta at 22 points, but it didn't last long as South Delta won 25 - 23. It seemed we only needed one win to get our spirits going as the team won the next two sets 25 -19 and 25 - 19. During the third set, the Sundevils had a 6 point lead before the Mariners managed to make a point. Then, near the middle of the game, there was a 10 point difference in the score. The last game was also a bit nerve-wracking as the Mariners made 2 points while the Sundevils had 24 points, making the score 24 - 19. At last, our players made a point, winning gold in the AAAA Provincial Championships in Penticton, BC. Nicole McNamara was named the tournament's MVP while her sister Megan McNamara and captain Christine Howlett were 1st team All-Stars. As the Delta Optimist said, the Sundevils are in an excellent position to win gold in Provincials for the third time next year with 7 players planning on returning in 2014.

Aamenah Meghjee

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