Redeemer will get their first taste of volleyball action this weekend as the 2018-2019 season get's underway in Ancaster. The Women's and Men's Volleyball teams host the St. Clair Saints starting at 2pm at the Redeemer Athletic Centre.
The Lady Royals went 2-0 at the Georgian College Invitational two weeks ago, defeating Georgian College and George Brown College to wrap up their pre-season. Redeemer's Men's team finished up the Seneca College Invitational tournament this past weekend with a 2-2 record to conclude their pre-season. The Royals defeated Canadore and Seneca and dropped matches to Fanshawe and Niagara.
Last season Redeemer's women's team dropped both matches to St. Clair while the men's team swept the Saints. St. Clair's Women's team finished in 3rd place in the OCAA West while their men's team finished 5th. A pair of wins on Saturday would go a long way for both programs to kick-start the season.
Women's Volleyball
Additions
Outside Hitter - Courtney Muller - Langley Christian High School
Outside Hitter - Sierra Westerman - Quinte Christian High School
Middle - Henriette Koonstra - Rehoboth Christian High School
Outside Hitter - Jasmyn Stoffers - Quinte Christian High School
Middle - Makayla Homan - Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute
Key Departures
Rebekah Oosterhoof - Graduated
Men's Volleyball
Additions
Libero -
Matthias Dahl - Langley Christian High School
Middle -
Josiah Siebenga - Quinte Christian High School
Outside Hitter -
William Winkelhorst - Durham Christian High School
Setter -
Jeremiah Macadam - Langley Christian High School
Outside Hitter -
Brayden Stoffers - Queen's University
Outside Hitter-
Benjamin DeJong - Central Elgin Collegiate Institute
Setter -
Jason Wildeboer - Durham Christian High School
Key Departures
Mitch Harris - Graduated
Pearson Stiller - Transfer to McMaster University
Eli Tolkamp - Graduated
After a step back in 2017-2018 for the women's volleyball team, the Royals are looking to return back to their competitive form, challenging for a playoff spot in 2018-2019. With a number of new additions, the Royals boast more depth than in the past and will hope to use it to stay in the playoff conversation all season long.
The defending OCAA Men's Volleyball bronze medalists take the court Saturday looking to build on last year's success. The Royals will once again be searching for a top spot in the OCAA West Division with their sights on the 2018-2019 Championship match.
Brad Douwes returns to the bench for both women's and men's volleyball programs. Douwes enters his 9th year as a member of the Royals coaching staff. Returning with Douwes again is
Charlene DeVries (WVB), David Klomps (MVB), and
Timon Moolman (MVB).
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2018
Event: St. Clair Saints vs Redeemer Royals
Location: Redeemer Athletic Centre, Ancaster
Time: Doubleheader starting at 2pm
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