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UWI Blackbirds with Victory Over Advent Ballers

Thursday, May 22, 2025 – The UWI Blackbirds cemented their place in the top three of the Barbados Volleyball Association’s Division Two League with a hard-fought straight-sets win over Advent Ballers on Thursday night at Clapham.

Despite the final score suggesting a routine victory, the Blackbirds had to summon all their resilience to edge out their opponents 25-23, 25-22, 25-23.

In another keenly contested Division Two matchup, the visiting Chargers women also walked away victorious. They overcame Burger King Clapham in a nail-biting affair, winning 26-24, 25-22.

Apex rebound over Advent

Saturday, May 17, 2025 – Newly promoted Apex used the Bagatelle home advantage on Saturday night to rebound from their last loss to division two WOW Foundation United by whipping Advent Ballers 25-15, 25-16, 25-20.

Guyanese duo Davindra Latchman, Shemroy Ross, and attorney Martie Garnes led the fight for Apex. Former Barbados player Rene Archer provided a counter for Advent, but he and his teammates were too inconsistent to win at least a set.

Earlier at Bagatelle on Saturday night, Simba Alleyne led Foundation United’s division three men to a 25-21, 25-17 win over Development Volleyball in Motion.

The UWI Blackbirds dismissed Chargers 25-15, 25-22 in a women’s division two battle.

WOW Foundation United unbeaten

Thursday, May 15, 2025 – WOW Foundation United continued their unbeaten run in the Barbados Volleyball Association’s Division Two league after being given a scare by newly promoted Apex on Thursday night at Oldbury, St. Philip.

FU had to battle from a set down to take the match 19-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-17, with former standout NCAA player Jabarry Goodridge dominating Apex’s defence. The newcomers looked impressive in the indoor facility, with Guyanese duo Davindra Latchman and Shemroy Ross, along with attorney Martie Garnes, providing great fight for Apex.

Ironically, while the pouring rain impacted the other outdoor fixtures, the large crowd at Olbury enjoyed entertaining attacks and counterattacks from both teams. Six foot four Rashawn Alleyne proved vital in executing demoralising one on one blocks on Apex.

Unfortunately, the second game involving the home team, Advent, was not as exciting. Hill Road rolled over Advent 25-21, 25-20, 25-17.

Before the rains, Cave Hill KFC Deacons outclassed UWI 25-21, 25-17. No other matches were completed on the night.

Chargers and Hill Road are unbeaten

The home court advantage held true for Chargers and Hill Road on Saturday night.
When three games were contested at the court in Bank Hall both Clubs came away with victories with Chargers division two men battling from a set down to defeat a fired up Advent Ballers 22-25, 25-16, 25-17, 24-26, 15-13.

That close win kept Chargers unbeaten as they prepare to face their arch rival Deacons. The opening fixture saw Chargers women stopping Burge King Clapham Toners in straight sets 25-19, 25-20.

Hill Road division three women held firm to stop a challenge from Club United 25-22, 25-18.

Four Teams Qualify

Overseas based Nathan Crawford-Wallis suited up to attack and helped COW Foundation cement one of the four qualifying spots in the semifinal round by dismissing Chargers 25-14, 25-23, when the Goddard Enterprises Limited junior knockouts continued on Thursday at the Wildey Gymnasium.

Deacons who qualified in the second spot among the men, needed three games to stop Advent Ballers 25-18, 18-25, 15-9. UWI Blackbirds finished in the first spot and Hill Road in the third.

Mixed Fortunes for Clubs

Phoenix Security Carlton ensured that Hill Road suffered mixed fortunes when the Goddard Enterprises Limited junior volleyball knockouts continued on Sunday at the UWI, Cave Hill court.

With Tiara Johnson, Nerissa Dyer, Kianna White and setter Katelynn Clarke leading the way Carlton defeated Hill Road boasting veterans Anthazia Mason and Sharon Bovell 25-15, 24-26, 15-8. Kimisha Marshall fought valiantly to stop Carlton from scoring their third win in five matches.

Hill Road men saved the team some pride by stopping Club United 25-14, 29-27. Chargers’ men were defeated by the home side, UWI 16-25, 26-24, 26-24.

Wow Foundation also experienced mixed fortunes in their home court battles at Church Hill. The men edged Advent Ballers 22-25, 25-18, 15-7 after the women folded to Development Volleyball in Motion 14-25, 17-25.

The Bagatelle home court offered no favours to Ifill School Police. Their women were trounced by Chargers 25-9, 25-21 while the Policemen slipped against Deacons 18-25, 25-16, 4-15. Deacons’ women were defeated by Club United 25-18, 23-25, 10-15.