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Deacons Dominate as Warrens Show Grit

Monday, March 17, 2025 – Former queens KFC Deacons maintained their serious bid to clinch the division one volleyball league title when the action continued at the Wildey Gymnasium.

Leading the charge for Deacons was their dynamic duo, middle attacker Danielle Duncan and Barbados national player Dessani Waithe. Their synergy and relentless attacks proved too much for Chargers, as Deacons cruised to a convincing win with scores of 25-21, 25-19, and 25-18. With their eyes set firmly on reclaiming the league title, Deacons are sending a clear message: they mean business.

The evening also saw a thrilling showdown between Warrens and Hill Road. Warrens found themselves on the back foot early, dropping the opening set 22-25. However, they roared back to take the next three sets (25-15, 25-19, 25-15).

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.

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.

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.

Contrasting Fortunes for Wow Foundation and Club United

Sunday February 9, 2025 – Newly promoted Wow Foundation United women and Club United experienced opposite results when the Barbados Volleyball Association’s division one league was continued at the Wildey Gymnasium.

While Club was dismissed by men’s defending champions KFC Deacons 14-25, 15-25, 21-25, Foundation knocked down Hill Road 25-14, 25-16, 25-13. Hill Road could not contend with the fury and fire of CAZOVA all star Destiny Layne and her Harrison College teammate Talia Sandiford.

In the other women’s match, Chargers demonstrated their prowess by stopping Phoenix Security Services Carlton in straight sets, with scores of 25-18, 25-18, and 25-15.