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Foundation United and Starz Volleyball Club Shine

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 — The Wildey Gymnasium was electrified with excitement as the Barbados Volleyball Association’s (BVA) league continued with a night of impressive straight-sets victories, headlined by Foundation United.

In the first clash of the evening, Foundation United showcased their dominance with a commanding performance against Cawmere. The match, which ended in a decisive 25-14, 25-19, 25-13 victory, highlighted Foundation’s strategic gameplay and cohesive teamwork.

Meanwhile, in the other men’s game, Starz Volleyball Club delivered an impressive performance by derailing former giants, Barbados Bearings Progressive. The match saw Starz clinching the win with scores of 25-22, 25-18, and 25-19.

UWI Blackbirds Soar Closer to Division One Title

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 – The UWI Blackbirds’ determination to claim the Barbados Volleyball Association’s division one title remains unyielding as they secured a decisive victory against Burger King Clapham Toners when the league continued at the Wildey Gymnasium.

In a commanding performance, the Blackbirds dominated the court, securing straight sets with scores of 25-10, 25-18, and 25-20. The match showcased the team’s skill, strategy, and relentless pursuit of victory as they inch closer to the coveted top spot.

In another fixture, the contest between Chargers and Hill Road fell short of expectations, as Chargers effortlessly claimed victory with scores of 25-18, 25-12, and 25-12.

Foundation United and Warrens secure victories

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 – Newly promoted WOW Foundation United and Warrens Jaguars scored surprising victories when the Barbados Volleyball Association’s division one league continued at the Wildey Gymnasium.

With CAZOVA all star Destiny Layne leading the way Foundation stopped former double crown queens Burger King Clapham Toners 25-19, 26-24, 21-25, 29-27.

Warrens came from a set down to upend another former double crown champion Chargers 17-25, 25-23, 25-21, 26-24. Warrens play an uncomplicated game of serving on the ball and setting 98% of their attack to six-footers Anicia Wood and Rhe-Ann Niles-Mapp which confound and defeat their inexperience and hasty opponents.

Deacons who are making a serious bid to take the league crown wasted no time in handing Hill Road their third straight-sets defeat in a row 25-11, 25-15, 25-22.

The UWI Blackbirds secured a commanding victory over Phoenix Security Services Carlton. With scores of 25-21, 25-19, and 25-15, they demonstrated their prowess and teamwork on the court.

Foundation men upset Chargers

Tuesday February 18, 2025 – CO Williams Foundation United overcame a 1-2 deficit to upset Chargers when the Barbados Volleyball Association division one league continued at the Wildey Gymnasium.

Rallying behind remarkable attacks by Jaden Batson, and the Durant brothers, Nicholas and Dominic Foundation edged out the former champions 24-26, 25-17, 24-26, 25-18, 16-14.

The newly promoted Ifill School Police maintained a miserable season for former giants Progressive dismissing them 25-9, 25-19, 25-22. While defending champions KFC Deacons stomped Cawmere 25-19, 25-13, 25-10.

Starz Volleyball Club denied Club United 25-15, 25-23, 16-25, 25-19.

Carlton shock Toners

Monday February 17, 2025 – The theme of upsets was the common thread when the Barbados Volleyball Association’s division one league continued at the Wildey Gymnasium.

The biggest shocker was Phoenix Security Services Carlton winning their first game in four outings by dismissing former queens Burger King Clapham Toners in straight sets 25-13, 25-21, 25-17.

KFC Deacons followed up their last stunner over defending champions UWI Blackbirds by crushing Chargers 25-23, 25-22, 25-17. Chargers’ sister team Hill Road also suffered a straight sets beating which was at the hands of Warrens 22-25, 19-25, 11-25.

Queens UWI seemed in danger of folding to the upset pattern when newly promoted WOW Foundation grabbed the first two sets. But, UWI reminded Foundation that they had dismissed them in straight sets in the knockout finals by taking last night’s battle 19-25, 25-27, 25-12, 25-22, 15-11.

Ifill School Police Upset Chargers

Monday February 10, 2025 – In a stunning display of skill and teamwork, Ifill School Police delivered a major upset against former kings Chargers in the Barbados Volleyball Association division one league. The trio of Batson, Alleyne, and Mascoll led their team to an impressive victory, winning in straight sets 25-23, 25-22, 25-21.

In another men’s game played on the same day, Starz dominated Cawmere, winning in straight sets 25-18, 25-16, 25-21. Starz’s performance was marked by their aggressive attacking and solid defense, leaving Cawmere with little room to maneuver.