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Champs Deacons cool Blazers

Thursday, June 5, 2025 – Defending division two men’s champions KFC Deacons maintained their bid to retain their title when they held off a spirited challenge from Blazers on their home court.

It took a special attacking game from Korey Webster for Deacons to take the battle, which lasted over two hours, 25-11, 24-26, 25-21, 23-25, 15-11. Remarkably, Blazers averted game and match point from 4-14 to reach 11 before losing the decider.

Seth Jervier held his serve as Blazers defended stoutly and counter-attacked to press Deacons when the game seemed to be over. The fire from Webster and the inconsistency from Blazers denied them that possible upset.

Earlier, Blazers edged Deacons in a Division Three men’s game 23-25, 25-18, 15-13.

Deacons and Toners Defeat UWI Blackbirds

Sunday, May 25, 2025 — The University of the West Indies Blackbirds found themselves outmatched on Sunday night as defending men’s champions KFC Deacons and Burger King Clapham Toners soared to victory.

Home court advantage proved little comfort for UWI Blackbirds in the first match, as KFC Deacons defeated their hosts in straight sets, 25-15, 25-10, 25-19.

The second match saw the Blackbirds take an early lead against Burger King Clapham Toners, winning the first set 26-24. However, the Toners quickly regrouped in the next two sets, cruising to 25-13 and sealing the win with a hard-fought 16-14 in the final set.

Deacons Score Key Win Over Foundation

Saturday, May 24, 2025 – KFC Deacons won a crucial match against leaders WOW Foundation on Saturday night to keep their hopes alive of repeating as the Barbados Volleyball Association’s men’s division two champions.

Playing in front of a massive and supportive crowd for both teams, Deacons led by the wiry Corey Webster inflicted the first defeat on Foundation 25-16, 25-27, 25-27, 25-22, 15-7. Nicholas Russell-Griffith also played a key role in Deacons staying alive after being down 1-2 in sets.

With key player Jabarry Goodridge sitting out the game nursing an injury, Foundation’s Rashawn Alleyne carried the attack for FU. Still, too many simple errors by Alleyne and his teammates also hurt Foundation.

Earlier in the night Blazers division three men’s team edged Ifill School Police 25-16, 19-25, 15-10. Club United’s division two women also scored a close win over Burger King Clapham Toners 28-26, 20-25, 15-13.

Apex hand Deacons first loss

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.

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.

KFC Deacons in Pivotal Position

Thursday, March 27, 2025 – KFC Deacons put themselves in a pivotal position to retain the Division One volleyball title when they handed WOW Foundation their first defeat in the league at the Wildey Gymnasium.

After trailing Foundation for the entire season, Deacons seized the big moment to dismiss them in front of a large crowd 25-18, 25-27, 25-15, 25-10. After evening the contest by taking the second set, Foundation suffered when their key player, Barbados junior Dominic Durant, suffered an injury and had to leave the game.

Deacons also suffered a similar fate when their southpaw Barbados under-19 player, Isaiah Francis experienced an injury and left the game at 15-9 in the third set. However, with by far superior reserves, Deacons outplayed Foundation.