The Battle for Bronze!  This match begins with a back court attack from Durham's CCAA All-Canadian Jessica Joensen that finds the court for a kill and we're off!  This East vs West matchup features some dynamic offensive weapons and some supreme defenders on both sides.   The set was neck-and-neck the entire time with some amazing and timely digs by Durham's Hannah Amos and reigning player of the game from last night's match, Julie Ann Milling for the Saints.  Neither team would give an inch throughout this one providing some very tense and exciting points for the families and friends that travelled to North Bay to witness the match up and provide a sea of green in the bleachers.  Timeouts were called by both teams late and players returned to the court knotted at 23-23.  Back-to-back miscues for the Lords gave the Saints the first set, 25-23.

Chantal Devlugt for the Saints starts this one off with a powerful kill shot down the line!  Teammate Kiana Gelissen feeds into the positive momentum by blasting an ace at the service line giving the Saints an early 5-2 lead.  Durham's Pasha Ormerod responds with a timely block in the middle that had her team energized.  Gelissen and Te-Anna Stephenson for the Saints respond mid-set with some huge offensive points that extends their teams lead late.    The Saints roll to a second set victory 25-19.

Kills from Durham's Joensen and St.Clair's Devulgt got fans from both sides into this set!  This one was back and forth from the onset.  Down by two, the Lords go on a late set surge to earn themselves in a 2 point lead forcing a St. Clair timeout.  Alexa Armstrong for Durham helps maintain the Lords momentum by coming up with a huge block out of the time out!  The Saints respond, and tie the game at 22.  After a fierce and tension-filled final stretch, the Saints came away with the victory in straight sets (set score: 25-23).

Congratulations to St.Clair on claiming the Bronze medal at the 2020 OCAA Women's Volleyball Championships.  Runners-up, Durham Lords, finish with their heads high with an impressive performance at the Championships competing hard and putting on a show under the guidance of OCAA Coach of the Year Tony Clarke.

Players of the Game

St. Clair: Te-Anna Stephenson (12 Kills, 5 Digs)

Durham: Allyson Terwillegar (6 Kills, 1 Ace, 2 Blocks, 6 Digs)