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Coach Evan
Williams is credited for recognizing key match-ups in the Final and guiding the
team to a hard-won victory. Durham Attack Black got off to a solid start in Pool
Play, defeating Etobicoke Titans 25-16, 25-22, 25-13. Assistant Coaches Julie &
Tom Clark commented that the girls came out with a resounding team effort to
best the host Stratford Stingers 25-9, 25-13, 25-19.
In the
Crossover match, Durham eliminated a determined Waterloo Tigers Black team
25-12, 25-16, setting up a Semi-Final re-match from the previous Zone finals in
November, that qualified Durham and the National Capitals from Ottawa for Tier 1
tournament play. Durham came out with a blistering service attack in both
games to prevent the talented Ottawa team from getting on track, winning 25-14,
25-11.
The best
match of the day was the Gold Medal Final, matching teams that were undefeated
up to this point in the season. The Forest City team from London featured a huge
front line that threw up an effective double block early in the match. Good
coaching, good defense and some savvy net play saw Durham Attack prevail in a
close affair by scores 25-23, 25-22. Next up is a tournament January 28, 2006,
which will match the 15U team against 16U competitors in OVA Tier 1. |
