Saturday, January 26th, the Brant Tornadoes 15U Vortex team got to spend an incredible day with former BYVC player Nikina Bear-Lowen and the Guelph Gryphons’ Womens Volleyball Team.

Nikina gave the team a tour around campus and the athletic facility and shared her experience as a student athlete. She spoke about academics, recruitment, skill and physical training.

Vortex players capped of the day watching U of Guelph take on Windsor U in a thrilling 5 set win where Nikina had 5 big blocks for the Gryphons.

Thank you, Nikina, coach Funk, and the Guelph Gryphons Womens Volleyball Team, for an unforgettable day.

On Sunday, January 14th, playing in the Trillium White B Division at Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School in Simcoe, 15U Vortex played amazing all 5 games to win GOLD!!

Congratulations!!!

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On Saturday, January 13th, playing in the Trillium C Division at Christ the King Catholic Secondary School in Georgetown, Rampage took 2nd place!

Congratulations!!!

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On Saturday, December 16th, TLS Brant Tornadoes Hurricane playing in the Trillium D Division at the Garth Webb Secondary School in Oakville. 

The girls started off their day strong by placing first in their pool winning against Smash Raiders Counterattack 25-7, 25 – 23 and Lakeside Kascara 25-19, 25 -12. 

In the 1/4 final the team kept their winning streak against Lakeside Silaha in 3 set match 25-14, 22-25, and 15-11.

Tornadoes then went straight into semifinals against Norfolk Chaos Power where they put up a hard fight but lost 25-23 and 25-15. Although suffering a loss, the girls kept great spirits moving into the bronze medal game and fought through 3 sets to win against Grimsby Vipers Force. 25-14, 18-25 and 15-8. 

Way to go Tornado Hurricanes! Your coaches are so proud of you!! 

On Sunday, December 10th, the Brant Tornadoes competed in the 16U Challenge Cup in Hamilton. The team moved up a division from their previous tournament and were determined to start strong and play with consistency and efficiency. After some close and hard-fought battles, the Tornadoes came out of their pool ranked first.

In their quarterfinal game, they battled hard against Niagara Rapids Elite. The team showed some good hustle and determination but unfortunately the team lost a close third set. Finally, the team finished off their tournament against Niagara Rapids Power but unfortunately, the Brant Tornadoes fell short losing in 2-straight sets. It was a good day, and the Tornadoes are looking forward to continuing to improve for their next tournament. Great job!

Results:
Pool Play:
W vs Grimsby Vipers Apex (25-23, 25-23)
W vs Norfolk Chaos Momentum (25-17, 25-16)

Playoffs:
L vs Niagara Rapids Elite (23-25, 25-16, 12-15)
L vs Niagara Rapids Power (10-25, 20-25)

Players of the tournament: Danika, Salma, and Victoria.

Brant Apocalypse 15U Boys team attended their first tournament on Dec. 2nd in Leamington. They had a strong showing in pool play, finishing first in their pool. Despite not advancing further after their playoff loss, they put forth great effort. It was an action-packed day full of highs and lows and we look forward to improving on our standing in the next tournament. Nice teamwork boys!

Results
Pool Play
W vs Flames Torch (25-10, 19-25, 15-13)
W vs Chatham Ballhawks (22-25, 25-15, 15-7)

Playoffs
L vs MAC Cobalt (15-25, 17-25)
L vs LVC Fire Burn (25-14, 23-25, 14-16)

Players of the tournament: Pierce Luscombe, Scien Babia, Marshall Owen

Tornadoes 4v4 Co-ed team dominated this past weekend in Maple. They showed excellent teamwork, talked to each other, cheered each other on and were undefeated!

The coaches are so proud of them!

Our 4v4 Girls’ teams (Cyclone and Monsoon) competed in their first tournament on Nov. 25 in Simcoe. Both teams saw success on the court and worked together well as a team.

The coaches are super excited to see what they can do at their next tournament on Dec. 17th!

On November 25th, 15U Brant Tornadoes-Synergy traveled to Chatham for the Provincial Cup Tournament. The team had a strong morning, finishing first in their pool by beating our sister team, Brant Tornadoes-Vortex in a tough 3 set match, and Chatham Ballhawks Flight.

In the quarter finals, the team kept up their winning ways by defeating the St. Thomas Express Rockets 25-20, 25-20 to move on to the semifinals, then winning against KW Predators 25-22, 25-20 to move on to the finals.

In the Gold Medal match, the team went up against the SC Bandits Select Team, eventually losing but still coming out with an impressive silver medal to start the season!! Congratulations to the team…great day overall…they had fun, they focused, and they finished!!

Pool play:

W vs Brant-Vortex 25-14, 18-25. 15-8\
W vs Chatham Ballhawks Flight 25-23, 25-16

Playoffs:

Quarter finals: W vs St. Thomas Express Rockets 25-20, 25-20

Semifinals: W vs KW Predators Elite 25-22, 25-20

Finals: L vs SC Bandits Select Team 14-25, 11-25