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NWT 2023 Senior Spike It!

October 30, 2023 by  
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NWT 2023 Senior Spike It! Championships
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U15 GirlsÉcole St Patrick High SchoolÉcole Sir John Franklin High SchoolÉcole Sir John Franklin High School
U15 Girls BDiamond Jenness Secondary SchoolÉcole Sir John Franklin High SchoolEhtseo Ayha School – Délįne
U19 GirlsPaul William Kaeser High SchoolPaul William Kaeser High SchoolChief Jimmy Bruneau School
U19 Girls BDiamond Jenness Secondary SchoolChief Albert Wright School T-WolvesÉcole St Patrick High School
    
U15 BoysÉcole St Patrick High SchoolPaul William Kaeser High SchoolÉcole Sir John Franklin High School
U15 Boys BÉcole St Patrick High SchoolDiamond Jenness Secondary SchoolÉcole Sir John Franklin High School blue vs vs École Allain St-Cyr
U19 BoysÉcole Sir John Franklin High SchoolPaul William Kaeser High SchoolÉcole St Patrick High School vs École Sir John Franklin High School
U19 Boys BÉcole BorealeEhtseo Ayha School – DélįneChief Jimmy Bruneau School

Paul William Kaeser High School
École Sir John Franklin High School
2023 Senior Spike It Participants
 GirlsBoys
U15École Sir John Franklin High School WhiteÉcole Sir John Franklin High School Gold
 École Sir John Franklin High School BlueÉcole Sir John Franklin High School Blue
 École Sir John Franklin High School GoldÉcole St Patrick High School Green
 École Sir John Franklin High School YellowPaul William Kaeser High School
 École St Patrick High School Green 
 École St Patrick High School White 
 Paul William Kaeser High School 
   
U15BChief Jimmy Bruneau SchoolÉcole St Patrick High School White
 Ehtseo Ayha School – DélįneÉcole Allain St-Cyr
 Diamond Jenness Secondary SchoolDiamond Jenness Secondary School
 École Sir John Franklin High School IndigoÉcole Sir John Franklin High School Yellow
 Chief Sunrise 
 École St Patrick High School Black 
 École St Patrick High School Gold 
   
U19AÉcole Sir John Franklin High School BlueÉcole Sir John Franklin High School Gold
 École Sir John Franklin High School GoldChief T’Selehye School
 Chief Jimmy Bruneau School Warriors 1École Sir John Franklin High School Blue
 Chief Jimmy Bruneau School Warriors 2École St Patrick High School Green
 Paul William Kaeser High SchoolPaul William Kaeser High School
 École St Patrick High School GreenDiamond Jenness Secondary School
   
U19BÉcole Sir John Franklin High School YellowEhtseo Ayha School – Délįne
 Colveille Lake SchoolÉcole Boreale
 Diamond Jenness Secondary SchoolÉcole St Patrick High School White
 École St Patrick High School BlackMackenzie Mountain School – Norman Wells
 École St Patrick High School WhiteChief Jimmy Bruneau School Warriors 1
 Chief Albert Wright SchoolChief Jimmy Bruneau School Warriors 2

South Slave volleyball success in the capital at Senior Spike It!

by James McCarthy November 2, 2023

Trey Wallington, right, goes up for the tip shot as Byron O’Brien tries to get out of the way during the 15U boys Tier 2 final of Senior Spike It! in Yellowknife on Sunday. James McCarthy/NNSL photo

Trey Wallington, right, goes up for the tip shot as Byron O’Brien tries to get out of the way during the 15U boys Tier 2 final of Senior Spike It! in Yellowknife on Sunday. James McCarthy/NNSL photohttps://975410d41088f261307a359aa404ae80.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html?n=0

And so ends another year of scholastic volleyball in the NWT, but not before another big weekend of action in Yellowknife.

In the case of schools from the South Slave, it was definitely worth the trip to the capital.

Four of the eight banners up for grabs left for Hay River and Fort Smith following finals day on Sunday. Diamond Jenness Secondary School took home two of those four by winning the 15U girls and 19U girls championship contests in Tier 2.

The 15U girls managed to overcome Sir John Franklin High School of Yellowknife in a five-set battle; the ladies won the final set, 15-11, to set off some rather happy scenes at Weledeh Gymnasium.

It was a long weekend as the final for the ladies was their ninth game of the tournament, but that didn’t bother Kaiah Carter too much.

“It was well worth the trip,” she said following the final. “The legs are sore.”

Having to battle it out in a fifth and deciding set is usually a nerve-wracking experience for any team and Carter said that was no different for her team.

The difference was it was both a good and bad nerve-wracking experience.

“You’re close to the win but at the same time, if you lose, you worked so hard to get all this way and not get the win,” she said.

Winning gold was also good for Carter for another reason.

“It matches the colour of my room,” she said.

Kairyssa Jacobs also played on the victorious 15U squad and said the chalk talk between the fourth and fifth set was just about making sure they were ready.

“Just making sure we were switching our positions and preparing,” she said. “Going into a fifth set is scary, but it’s also exciting because anything can happen.”

One of the more impressive statistics from the final was the serving of Danica Ungar, who managed to get 38 serves over with no misses: nothing into the net and nothing long or wide.

Naturally, there was to be a celebration following the championship win and Jacobs knew exactly where she was going.

“Booster Juice,” she said. “I (had) two free drinks for being most valuable player, so that’s what I’m getting.:

The most valuable players from each team in every game was awarded a voucher from Booster Juice.

Diamond Jenness’ 19U girls outfit defeated Chief Albert Wright School of Tulita for its banner, while Ecole Boreale’s 19U boys squad won the Tier 2 banner over the Deline Lakers. Paul W. Kaeser High School of Fort Smith was the lone South Slave school to cop a Tier 1 banner thanks to the 19U girls team defeating Sir John Franklin, 3-1 in sets, in the final.

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Welcome to another thrilling season of High School Volleyball, where passion, teamwork, and fierce competition collide on the courts. We are absolutely thrilled to be hosting this remarkable event, and our anticipation is growing as we prepare to welcome the student-athletes who will set the courts on fire with their skills and determination.

Ecole Sir John Franklin High School and St. Patrick High School cordially invite you to our vibrant community for our much-anticipated annual event, the Senior Spike It Championship. It’s that time of the year when our two schools come together to celebrate the spirit of athleticism and sportsmanship, bringing together talented players from across the region for an unforgettable competition.

As we gear up for this year’s event, we are committed to providing an outstanding experience for both the participants and the audience. The Tournify App is just one of the ways we’re enhancing your experience, ensuring that you’re never too far from the action. Join us in celebrating the passion and dedication of these young athletes as they strive for victory and showcase their skills on the court.

This season promises to be one filled with electrifying moments, unforgettable rallies, and sportsmanship at its finest. We hope to see you there, and whether you’re a seasoned volleyball enthusiast or a casual observer, you won’t want to miss the Senior Spike It Championship.

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