VIU Mariners 3 – 25-20 25-15, 25-12
Camosun Chargers 0
On their banner raising night the Mariners made quick work of the Chargers, winning in three straight. Karoline Tormena led her club with eight kills and had eight digs. Danielle Groenendijk added six kills and six digs in the victory.
The Chargers on the other hand got good offensive production numbers from both Sydney Svicenec and Mika Yamada who each recorded eight kills.
Next weekend the Mariners (2-0) welcome the UFV Cascades (2-0) and the Chargers (0-2) head on the road to face the CBC Bearcats (0-2).
UFV Cascades 3 – 25-16, 25-17, 25-18
CBC Bearcats 0
The Cascades made quick work of the Bearcats sweeping them for the second time in as many nights. Their offence hit .468 on the night led by Amanda Matsui and her 14 kills while Lauren Poirier chipped in with five kills.
Next weekend the Cascades (2-0) will visit the VIU Mariners (2-0) and the Bearcats (0-2) welcome the Camosun Chargers (0-2).
Douglas Royals 3 – 22-25, 25-18, 22-25, 25-13, 15-11
Capilano Blues 2
It was a back and forth match-up on Saturday with each team trading points and big kills. Ultimately it would be the Royals winning their home opener in five exciting sets.
The Royals offence was extremely well balanced with nine players recording a multi-kill match. Not one player reached the double digit plateau. Jacey Neid, Grace Warkentin and Emma Schill each collected six kills and Warkentin also had nine assists and three digs.
The Blues also spread the ball around on Saturday. Meghan Koven led their attack with seven kills and Jaylene Lucas collected six.
Next weekend the Royals (2-0) head on the road to face the COTR Avalanche (0-0) and the Blues (0-2) have their bye weekend.