The Panthers after winning silver at provincials in Edmonton. Back row: Ian Bennett (head coach), Lexi Marsh, Elise Evanson, Teana MacLeod, Ayla Bratz, Baylee Hall, Ava Wewiora, Jo Dixon (assistant coach). Front row: Emery MacKenzie, Peyton Bennett, Addy Selk, Bella Morgan, Caprice Robertson, Avaya Peter. (Photo: Emily Bennett)

By Justin Goulet

Panthers capture silver at Volleyball Alberta provincials

Apr 22, 2024 | 3:16 PM

EDMONTON, AB – A handful of southern Alberta volleyball teams hit the court in the provincial capital this weekend.

Volleyball Alberta hosted its 2024 provincial championship tournament for 14U Girls in Edmonton on April 20-21.

The Panthers, out of Lethbridge County, entered the tournament seeded third in Division 1. The team was able to come together following a successful season to secure a silver-medal finish, losing in the final against Calgary’s Kinetic Volleyball, 25-20 and 25-21.

Baylee Hall with the Panthers preparing for a hit. (Photo: Jody Robertson)

The Panthers were one of 133 teams competing.

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Elise Evanson of the Panthers at the net. (Photo: Jody Robertson)

Following the tournament, the Lethbridge team said its players “encountered many worthy opponents all weekend and rose to the occasion.”

The Panthers had previously captured gold at the Premier 1 event in February, as well as at the Premier 2 competition at the beginning of March. The squad captured bronze at the Premier 3 event in late March before traveling to Edmonton for this past weekend’s provincials.

Bella Morgan of the Panthers up for a smash at provincials in Edmonton. (Photo: Jody Robertson)

The club team will now move on the Volleyball Canada nationals in Richmond, British Columbia. The tournament is scheduled for May 9-12.

The Panthers’ Teana MacLeod receiving the ball at provincials. (Photo: Jody Robertson)

Meanwhile, the Lethbridge Volleyball Club (LVC) had a couple of teams in action at the tournament. LVC White finished 13^th in Division 2, while LVC Blue placed 10^th in Division 3.

The Taber Wham finished eighth in Division 3, while the Ace Volleyball Club had two Lethbridge-based teams competing. Aces Lethbridge placed seventh in Division 5 while Aces Grey finished tied for 13^th in Division 8.

Full results from provincials are available from Volleyball Alberta.

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