Kingston Secondary Faculty and Holy Cross Catholic Secondary Faculty are internet hosting 20 highschool groups from throughout Ontario for this yr’s OFSAA boys’ volleyball championships.
The event marks a big second for a lot of gamers, notably these from KSS, as it could be their last alternative to compete collectively.
KSS coach Dave Loken stated the choice to host was a straightforward one once they had been approached in June.
“One thousand people here probably to watch this,” Loken famous, highlighting the event’s neighborhood impression.
For KSS gamers, the occasion is about extra than simply competitors.
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“We’re pretty much a family at this point,” workforce member Robbie MacWilliam stated. “We’ve played together for about four years during high school and stayed strong the whole way through.”
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Teammate Adam Hendry echoed the sentiment.
“Not only are they my teammates, but they’re my friends and even my family, so it’s been a lot of fun the past four years,” he stated.
Ranked fifth within the event, KSS goals to say the championship for Kingston faculties, a feat final achieved in 2017.
Hendry stated the workforce is specializing in cherishing the second.
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“Win or lose, it’s been super fun, and I’m just trying to enjoy every last point in the game with my friends and teammates,” he stated. “And we’re hoping to end it on a big win.”
The Bears are additionally relying on the assist of native followers and the benefit of taking part in on dwelling turf.
“Just having all of the local fans and classes come down and support us, and just playing in front of all our parents and friends,” Spencer Richards stated.
MacWilliam added, “It’s amazing to have all of the support out at KSS — especially the parents, biggest supporters out there, shoutout to them — they’re the loudest and the best parents.”
The championship will conclude Saturday afternoon, and the host faculties are hopeful the title will keep in Kingston.
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