NPSS Senior Girls triumph at Peace Classic tournament

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Senior girls’ and boys’ volleyball teams from North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) competed in the 2024 Peace Classic tournament this past weekend.

Playing 23 other schools from across B.C. and Alberta, the senior girls’ Grizzlies captured their second straight title at the tournament, defeating the Sexsmith Secondary Sabres in three sets in the final.

NPSS senior girls coach Alexandra Olsen said the girls had an “excellent weekend.” The emphasis is on keeping the momentum going toward zone playoffs in Prince George starting on Friday.

Falling in the opening set by a score of 19-25, she said the girls battled back to take the following two sets, including a six-point deficit late in the second frame, which they won by a score of 25-23.

The Grizzlies then won by a score of 15-10 in the third, capturing the gold medal.

“I was very happy seeing the no-quit attitude and perseverance left on the court,” said Olsen.

The Senior boys Grizzlies weren’t so fortunate. They lost their bronze medal match in three sets and finished fourth out of 15 entrants.

Should both teams be successful at zone playoffs this weekend, they will advance to the Provincials, which are scheduled for November 28th to November 30th in Delta.

More information is on the Grizzlies Volleyball 2024 Facebook page.