Tag: UWI

Deacons women to the top

Former queens Deacons moved to the top of the division one table by defeating Pan American Insurance Warrens 25-7, 25-12, 25-7 when the Goddard Enterprises Limited volleyball league action continued last night at the Wildey Gymnasium.

Defending champions UWI Blackbirds remain in the race by defeating Development Volleyball in Motion, 25-16, 25-22, 25-22. Another contender Chargers dismissed Theta Math Academy Club United 25-17, 25-22, 25-22.

CO Williams Foundation United faded against Progressive 27-25, 16-25, 25-17, 22-25, 11-15 but Deacons’ men seem sure of repeating as champions.

Toners in straight sets victory

Burger King Clapham Toners made a bold move to capture the Goddard Enterprises Limited division one volleyball crown by scoring a sizzling straight sets victory over defending women’s champions UWI Blackbirds when the action continued on Sunday night at the Wildey Gymnasium.

Toners surged from 6-16 in the opening set to stun the Blackbirds 26-24, 25-8, 25-17, While every Toner made telling contributions to their victory, all of UWI’s players shockingly underperformed.

Veteran Janelle Chase-Mayers was outstanding for Toners in blocking and middle attacks while her motivation inspired Ashley Jordan and Ashley Marshall to crush the Blackbirds with their attacks. The passing and defence of Jhada Goddard was impressive for Toners with Shamandra Shillingford coming off the bench to add to the ground play as well as crunching a number of winning serves.

UWI Blackbirds regain lead

The battle for the Goddard Enterprises Limited women’s division one volleyball crown took another twist with UWI Blackbirds reclaiming the top perch when the league action continued at the Wildey Gymnasium.

The Blackbirds’ 20-25, 25-16, 25-13, 25-20 dismissal of Theta Math Academy Club United regained that lead for the defending champions. UWI welcomed back Shakera “Smiley” Hall from injury but with captain Dania Hamilton and Nikita Wickham missing, Club grabbed the first set and got no further.

Phoenix Services Carlton came from a set down to defeat Pan American Insurance Warrens 13-25, 25-15, 27-25, 25-6.

Carlton defeats UWI Blackbirds

Phoenix Services Carlton defeated the defending champions UWI Blackbirds for the second time when the Goddard Enterprises Limited division one volleyball league continued at the Gymnasium. Carlton toppled the Blackbirds to a stunning defeat 25-20, 14-25, 19-25, 27-25, 15-12.

Chargers probably gave up all hopes of taking the title as an encore performance saw them being beaten by Deacons 22-25, 25-20, 17-25, 25-22, 12-15.

Development Volleyball in Motion won their fifth game by blowing away Pan American Insurance Warrens 25-18, 25-20, 25-15.

Cawmere was defeated by Progressive 29-27, 14-25, 25-23, 25-16 but still lead the table.

Carlton shocks UWI Blackbirds

Phoenix Security Services Carlton shocked defending champions UWI Blackbirds when the Goddard Enterprises Limited division one volleyball first continued at the Wildey Gymnasium.

The Blackbirds suffered their second loss 20-25, 25-21, 18-25, 23-25, 13-15. Even with key player Shakera Hall out injured, UWI were not expected to fall to the inconsistent Carlton. However, setter Janelle Morris and attackers Rhea Bryant and Tiara Johnson stunned the champions.

Former queens Deacons jumped to third by blowing past Development Volleyball in Motion 25-16, 25-22, 25-14.

Chargers defeat UWI Blackbirds

Chargers inflicted the first defeat on defending women’s champions UWI Blackbirds to remain in the division one race when the Goddard Enterprises Limited volleyball action continued at the Wildey Gymnasium.

A highly animated Dei Padmore led Chargers to victory 25-23, 23-25, 25-20, 15-25, 15-13 in an electrifying contest which ended 15 minutes after midnight. Shakera “Smiley” Hall and Nikita Wickham looked set to score the come from behind win for UWI. However, Padmore, Shaina Bradshaw and Thonya Joseph combined to squeeze out the tense victory.