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UWI Strike Twice at Bay Street

Sunday, April 26, 2026 – UWI made a successful double strike when a lower division volleyball triple header was staged at Bay Street on Sunday night.

With Barbados women’s setter Carah Watson piloting the way, UWI flew past Spikenards 25-21, 25-17 in the men’s division three action. Watson’s setting and her serving destroyed the inconsistent Spikenards.

UWI then overpowered the Police division two women 21-11, 21-19. Earlier, Hill Road proved too steep for Foundation Legacy, dismissing the inexperienced players 21-8, 21-17.

The home teams at Free Hill won one of the three fixtures at their court. Club United division three women out-fought the Gladiators 25-13, 18-25, 15-9. However, Free Hill toppled to Apex division three women 22-25, 21-25 and Deacons division three men blocked Free Hill 25-20, 25-22.

The lone game at Hill Road saw Chargers division two women coming from a set down to edge Blazers 29-31, 25-10, 15-12.

Blazers Hotter than Toners

Thursday, April 16, 2026 – Blazers division two women made a mockery of home advantage by dismissing Burger King Clapham Toners in straight sets when the lower division volleyball action continued at Clapham.

After a keen battle in the opening set, Blazers proved hotter than Toners, winning the battle 26-24, 25-21. Apex lived up to their name when they met Advent Ballers in the follow-up men’s division two match as they romped to victory 25-20, 25-23, 25-13.

Playing at home did not benefit Free Hill as they toppled to division three Spikenards women 21-25, 9-25. Spikenards division three men failed to make it a double success as they were stopped by KFC Deacons 20-25, 25-9, 7-15.

Up Parish Land, Christ Church Foundation United showed how to exploit playing at home in their division two clashes. National invitee Talia Sandiford led Foundation women to a 19-25, 25-21, 15-6 victory over UWI. Foundation then defeated UWI’s men 25-15, 25-22, 31-29.

Deacons defeat Toners & Apex

Thursday, April 2, 2026 – After waiting almost a month to get on court home club KFC Deacons wasted no time in racking up wins in the lower division volleyball action on Thursday night.

The Deacons’ division two women looked short of form dropping their first set to Burger King Clapham Toners before taking charge of the encounter 20-25, 25-12, 15-8.

However, Deacons’ division two men made a mockery of their previous keen battles with Apex as they dominated that clash 25-8, 25-12, 25-21.

KFC Deacons and Foundation United Start Strong

Monday, October 6, 2025 – Defending champions KFC Deacons opened their defence of the senior volleyball knockout crown with a straight sets victory over Club United when the new season was served off on Monday, October 6, at the Wildey Gymnasium.

Even with the Oxley cousins Akeel and Ashe sitting out the match Deacons proved too strong beating Club 25-14, 25-23, 25-16. Southpaw Isaiah Francis, Korey Webster and Ahkeem Mayers led an attack from Deacons where Club’s focus seemed to be on getting respectable score-lines.

Foundation United continued their impressive run from last season as they stopped Chargers 25-23, 25-23, 23-25, 25-11. Barbados players Brandon Leonce and Dominic Durant along with Rashawn Alleyne exploited more mature setting from junior national player Tajor Reid to defeat Chargers.

Deacons and Hill Road Dominate Women’s Knockout Openers

Monday, October 6, 2025 — The women’s division of the knockout tournament opened with commanding performances as Deacons and Hill Road swept their opponents in straight sets.

Deacons formalized a rough start for Club, cruising to a 25-20, 25-12, 25-19 victory. Fresh off their junior knockout triumph the day before, Deacons leaned into their youthful energy, with setter Tanaya Stapleton-Branch orchestrating plays alongside southpaw Markanna Rollins, Janica Grant, and McKayla Mayers. The young guns meshed seamlessly with seasoned campaigners Danielle Evanson, Mona Crawford, and Kamesha Webb to suppress Club’s resistance.

Meanwhile, Hill Road made quick work of Burger King Clapham Toners, dispatching them 25-9, 25-15, 25-21.

With defending champions UWI Blackbirds opting out of this year’s knockout, the stage is set for a new queen.

Deacons Crowned Division Two Queens

Saturday, July 12, 2025 — KFC Deacons clinched the Division Two crown with a decisive straight-sets victory over Burger King Clapham Toners. The final scoreline read 25-12, 25-20, a reflection of Deacons’ dominance.

From the opening whistle, Deacons asserted control, racing to an early lead in the first set. Deacons were carried to the title by setter Tanaya Stapleton, Markanna Rollins and Barbados under 19 player Janica Grant.

The victory not only crowns Deacons as Division Two champions but also signals the emergence of a new generation of talent in Barbadian volleyball. With players like Grant rising through the ranks, the future looks bright for the club.