Thursday, May 22, 2025 – KFC Deacons stumbled in defence of the Barbados Volleyball Association’s men’s division two crown when they were upended in straight sets on Thursday night on their home court by newcomers to the division, Apex, 18-25, 20-25, 23-25.
Apex, led by Guyanese attacking duo Devendra Latchman and Shemroy Ross and inspirational setter Ramon Blades, avenged last year’s first loss to Deacons in division three at the same venue.
Apex outplayed Deacons in the opening two sets before Deacons stormed back to hold leads of 12-6 and 19-16 to threaten to take the match into a fourth set. However, Apex remarkably rallied to take the lead 20-19 and went to game and match point 24-22 before ending the battle 25-23.