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Deacons Maintain Dominance

Sunday, March 16, 2025 – The KFC Deacons reinforced their reputation as a powerhouse as Division One volleyball continued at the Wildey Gymnasium.

In the women’s division, the Deacons overcame a spirited challenge from WOW Foundation. Despite dropping the second set 18-25, they regrouped to seal the win with scores of 25-17, 25-7, and 25-19 in the other sets.

Meanwhile, Hill Road secured their second win of the season by dismissing Phoenix Security Services Carlton in straight sets, 25-16, 25-22, 25-19.

WOW Foundation United Continue Unbeaten Run

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 – WOW Foundation United extended their undefeated streak in the Division One Volleyball League at the Wildey Gymnasium. The team showcased their dominance in a match against Club United, claiming a straight-sets victory with scores of 25-20, 25-22, 25-19.

In another highly anticipated matchup, defending champions Deacons reminded everyone why they wear the crown, delivering a commanding performance against Ifill School Police. The champions cruised to a decisive 25-7, 25-10, 25-20 win, combining relentless offense with impenetrable defense.

Deacons Men Rally to Overcome Shock Set Loss

Monday, March 10, 2025 – In an electrifying volleyball clash at the Wildey Gymnasium, defending men’s champions Deacons faced an unexpected challenge from Ifill School Police. The match began with a shocking first-set loss for Deacons, as Ifill School Police clinched the set 25-23. However, Deacons quickly regrouped, showcasing their championship pedigree by taking the next three sets convincingly with scores of 25-16, 25-15, and 25-18.

In another matchup, Chargers wasted no time in asserting their dominance over Club United. The Chargers delivered a commanding performance, securing a straight-sets victory with scores of 25-22, 25-19, and an impressive 25-8 in the final set.

KFC Deacons Women Continue Their Dominance

Monday, March 10, 2025 – The KFC Deacons women’s volleyball team continued their commanding march towards another title in the Barbados Volleyball Association’s division one league. Playing at the Wildey Gymnasium, the former double crown queens effortlessly dismissed Phoenix Security Services Carlton in straight sets, winning 25-11, 25-20, 25-15.

In another thrilling encounter, the Warrens volleyball team moved one step closer to the defending champions, UWI Blackbirds. In a tense five-set match, Warrens edged out WOW Foundation with scores of 22-25, 25-16, 25-16, 20-25, and 15-10.

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.

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.