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Carlton scored a surprise victory

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 – Phoenix Security Services Carlton delivered a straight-sets victory over the visiting UWI Blackbirds, while Blazers staged a dramatic comeback to topple second-placed Club United.

At Carlton’s home court, the hosts secured their fourth win of the season with a 25-20, 25-15 triumph. Towering at 6’3”, Charity Cumberbatch was a force at the net, leading Carlton’s attack with powerful spikes and crucial blocks. Despite a strong counter from UWI’s Anna Elgin, who fought hard to keep her team in contention, Carlton’s cohesive play proved too much for the Blackbirds.

Earlier in the evening, Blazers delivered one of the most electrifying turnarounds of the season. Trailing 17-23 in the first set against Club United, Blazers refused to back down, clawing their way back to snatch the set 26-24. The momentum carried into the second set, where they overwhelmed Club United 25-15, sealing a statement victory.

Toners Edge Chargers, Hill Road Rally for Win

Thursday, June 5, 2025 – Fans at Hill Road were treated to an exciting night of division two women’s volleyball action as Burger King Clapham Toners narrowly defeated the Chargers, while Hill Road pulled off a hard-fought victory against Club United.

Burger King Clapham Toners pipped the Chargers’ 25-16, 22-25, 15-12. Hill Road’s division two women pulled back a win for the home side by edging Club United 24-26, 25-16, 15-12.

Foundation Upset Chargers

Tuesday, May 3, 2025 – Wow Foundation scored a close win over front leader Chargers when the men’s division two volleyball league continued on Tuesday night at Hill Road.

Led by some powerful attacking by Simba Alleyne, Foundation inflicted the first defeat on Chargers taking the contest 25-22, 22-25, 16-14. Jonathan Mayers made some spirited counters for Chargers.

The home team, Club United Division Two women, then dismissed their neighbours, UWI Blackbirds 25-19, 25-14, with controlled setting by playmaker Deeya Forde-Haynes.

Three Clubs Victorious

Sunday, May 25, 2025 – The rescheduled Division Two and Three matches held on Sunday night at Free Hill resulted in three different winners.

Home team Club United triumphed over Ifill School Police with scores of 25-18, 21-25, and 15-8, while Spikenards faced two losses at the venue. WOW Foundation United defeated Spikenards’ Division Three women with scores of 25-9 and 26-24, and Development Volleyball in Motion narrowly overcame Spikenards’ Division Three men with scores of 25-14, 18-25, and 25-10.

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.

Blazers Night Ends in Double Defeat

Thursday, May 22, 2025 – Blazers Club’s volleyball teams made the long journey from St. Philip to Free Hill, St. Michael on Thursday night, hoping to bring home victories. Instead, they faced stiff competition and returned empty-handed after suffering back-to-back losses in the Barbados Volleyball Association league.

The Division Three women took on Spikenards, battling hard but falling in straight sets 18-25, 20-25. Blazers’ Division Two women showed grit and determination in their clash against Club United, taking the match to a thrilling decider. With each team exchanging victories in the first two sets, Club United edged past in a nail-biting finish 25-21, 18-25, 15-13.