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SJC upset by PDHS in senior boys volleyball semifinals
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Evan Azzam of St. John’s School returns a serve in opposition to Paris District Excessive Faculty throughout AABHN senior boys semifinal motion on Monday at SJC. Brian Smiley Photograph by Brian Smiley /Brian Smiley/The Expositor
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Typically you need to tip your hat to your opponent and that’s the spot St. John’s School coach Jason Devine discovered himself in on Monday.
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Internet hosting Paris District Excessive Faculty within the Athletic Affiliation of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk senior boys volleyball semifinals, Devine and the Inexperienced Eagles had been upset 25-16, 18-25, 27-26, 23-25 and 15-8 by the Panthers.
SJC went into the sport with a document of 11-1 – together with a pair of regular-season wins in opposition to Paris – whereas PDHS was 7-6.
“Paris actually moved very well and they were consistently attacking the ball,” Devine mentioned.
“The first (set) we weren’t attacking the game at all. We were not playing our game. I think Paris did a better job of putting it all together today.”
Dexter Quesnel of Paris District Excessive Faculty ideas a ball in opposition to St. John’s School throughout AABHN senior boys semifinal motion on Monday at SJC. Brian Smiley Photograph by Brian Smiley /Brian Smiley/The Expositor
It’s not as if the Eagles didn’t play nicely, as a result of they did. Nonetheless, St. John’s was compelled to modify issues up a bit after an damage to one in every of its key gamers.
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The center is a key a part of SJC’s recreation, whether or not it’s blocking or hitting. After Evan Bol broke his hand at apply final week, issues didn’t run as easily by way of that space of the court docket.
“Normally we’re a hitting team,” mentioned Devine. “We’re very good at hitting.
“I could probably count on one hand how many times we hit at middle today, which is normally where we go. Normally we set our attack going through (Bol).”
Jack Franks of St. John’s School units a teammate whereas enjoying Paris District Excessive Faculty throughout AABHN senior boys semifinal motion on Monday at SJC. Brian Smiley Photograph by Brian Smiley /Brian Smiley/The Expositor
Devine felt issues had been getting into the correct route for his staff previous to the semifinal. Lately, at a event in Waterford, the Eagles received the championship.
“We played exceptional,” he mentioned. “That was the best I’ve seen us play as a team. We pretty much put it all together.”
Though the season is over for St. John’s, Devine mentioned the gamers don’t have anything to hold their heads about. He noticed enchancment, which is essential.
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Going ahead, the coach feels Paris has a official shot on the championship.
“If Paris plays the way they did against us, they’ll give (BCI) a run for their money,” he mentioned.
Max Kolesar of Paris District Excessive Faculty units the ball in opposition to St. John’s School throughout AABHN senior boys volleyball semifinal motion on Monday at SJC. Brian Smiley Photograph by Brian Smiley /Brian Smiley/The Expositor
The Panthers opened up a 15-10 lead within the opening set of the best-of-five match earlier than Austin Lewis and Blake Krukowski introduced the house staff to inside one at 15-14.
That spurt was brief lived although as a result of with Cannan Sherbino serving, Paris went again out entrance 20-14 on its method to the 1-0 lead.
A combo block by Will Kormos and Krukowski obtained SJC off to begin within the second set and earlier than lengthy, the Eagles had been forward 16-8.
Regardless of some robust play from Dexter Quesnel and Jackson Dicks, Paris weren’t capable of comeback as the sport was evened at 1-1.
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The third set was forwards and backwards earlier than the groups obtained to 22-22. The following two factors went to the Panthers on Jack Ward hits earlier than SJC jumped out entrance 25-24.
Though Lewis had a bit hit for SJC, Ward completed issues up together with his third spike.
Ryley Boake and Kormos helped give the house staff a 9-5 lead within the fourth earlier than a block by Riley Roordink slowed SJC’s momentum.
Tied 22-22, Jack Franks and Krukowski had a combo block on Ward to place their staff forward earlier than it will even issues at 2-2.
Paris got here out robust within the fifth set, taking an 8-6 benefit when the groups switched sides and after that, Sherbino led the Panthers to the win with a few large hits.
Ryley Boake of St. John’s School hits the ball over the online in opposition to Paris District Excessive Faculty throughout AABHN senior boys semifinal motion on Monday at SJC. Brian Smiley Photograph by Brian Smiley /Brian Smiley/The Expositor
The AABHN volleyball finals will happen on Friday at Brantford Collegiate Institute. The juniors will play first at 3:30 p.m., with the seniors to observe.
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PDHS takes on BCI in senior volleyball whereas BCI and North Park sq. off in junior.
The AABHN basketball finals will happen on Friday at St. John’s School. The juniors will play at 5 p.m., adopted by the seniors at 7 p.m.
SJC and ACS play in each the senior and junior finals.
Under are the remainder of the semifinal outcomes from Monday.
VOLLEYBALL – SEMIFINALS
SENIOR
BCI (12-1) defeated NPC (5-9) 25-12, 13-25, 25-15, 26-27, 15-12. Excellent gamers not submitted.
JUNIOR
NPC (9-2) defeated SJC (5-7) 25-14, 25-19, 25-19. NPC excellent gamers: Spencer Lawrence, Jack Richardson. SJC excellent gamers not submitted.
BCI (7-5) defeated PDHS (6-5) 16-25, 25-15, 25-16, 25-23. Excellent gamers not submitted.
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BASKETBALL – SEMIFINALS
SENIOR
SJC (12-1) 52, MPSS (8-6) 25. SJC main scorers: Frances Vollett, Kendall Hotte, Addison Stoner, Reese Smiley, Talia Ronson, Emily Bielik. MPSS main scorers: Averie Varhaug, Mikayla Nelson, Kyla Miller.
ACS (12-1) 69, NPC (8-6) 16. ACS main scorers: Erin Banting, Arhyanna Petrella, Maddie Bennett. NPC main scorers: Lilli Ambeau-Maskell, Kelis Daye, Jaya Grewal.
JUNIOR
SJC (13-0) 72, BCI (7-7) 15. SJC main scorers: Charlotte Graham, Quinlyn Christilaw, Alexis Smith, Kate Klunder. BCI names not legible on gamesheet.
ACS (11-2) 58, NPC (9-5) 24. ACS main scorers: Sienna Luciani, Ali Arseneau, Coralyn Towers. NPC main scorers: Hannah Ahlberg, Mia Corbett, Maryam Naeem.
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