Columbia 14-Red finishes CEVA Power League season strong
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- Category: 2017 Results
- Published: Monday, 17 April 2017 15:05
Columbia 14-Red hadn't lost a pool play match in two straight tournaments, a streak dating back to late March. So maybe they were caught off guard when they lost a hard fought pair of sets in their opening match for the final day of Power League. That shock carried forward, and despite forcing a very tight tie-breaker, the Columbia ladies found themselves 0-2 to start their day. The 14-Red team worked through their struggles, forced themselves to return to playing the points and not watching the score, and their day began to turn around fast. First, they began to turn on the power in their third pool play match, including a ferocious 25-16 win to close out the match. They absorbed the lesson again in their first crossover, dropping a tough opening set before once again pouring in the points to take the next match. We bet this team carries their momentum into this weekend!
Columbia 14-Red scores: lost to North Clackamas 14-2 Red 25-27, 22-25; lost to Mt Hood 14-1 Black 20-25, 25-18, 11-15; defeated Wave 14-1 Gold 26-24, 25-16; defeated Adidas NW 14-3 Force 18-25, 25-16, 15-6; lost to West Coast 14-1 13-25. Comeback Division Consolation Finalists; 2-3, 5-6
Columbia 17-Black climbed into the rarified air of the Gold Bracket at the SCVA National Qualifer in Las Vegas, NV. Playing at one of the toughest National Qualifiers, the 17-Black ladies came through again and again to fight their way towards the top of the 17-USA field. On Day One, they advanced towards their goal by winning two of three matches, and taking 2nd in their pool. On Day Two, they forced a three way tie for 2nd in their pool, and advanced by winning a dramatic single game tie-breaker to continue their magic.
Columbia 16-Black (like their sister U-16 team) struggled to get started in the high pressure environment of the Southern California VA National Qualifier in Las Vegas last weekend. The Columbia ladies woke up to begin improving steadily over the three day tournament, picking up their first win on day two. While they were knocked out in the Semifinal Match of the 16-Open Flight 5 bracket, these ladies showed a lot of heart and fight.
Columbia 16-Red had their first opportunity to play a National level tournament this past weekend at the SCVA National Qualifier in Las Vegas. Playing in the 16-USA Division, the Columbia ladies were a little shell shocked by the level of play on the first day. By day two, they'd recovered and began to play some really good volleyball. The big improvement in performance wasn't rewarded with match wins however.