MVB Recap Semi 1 - VIU vs Douglas
The Royals move onto the Gold Medal game after a 4 set win
The Douglas Royals needed four sets to beat the VIU Mariners and punch their ticket to the Provincial Gold Medal game tomorrow.
The Royals continue their playoff dominance over the Mariners, now undefeated in five straight post season match-ups. The Royals won 25-17, 25-22, 20-25 and 25-20.
Carson Heppell was the Player of the Match and was all over the floor with 20 kills, three blocks, an ace and four digs. Scott Devlin was also very good with 10 kills and three blocks while George Thompson chipped in with eight kills, an ace and three blocks.
The Mariners played a solid match, led by Jesse Bazergui who was named the Player of the Match. Tomorrow the Mariners will now play for bronze.
The Royals await the winner of the next men’s semi-final between the #5 COTR Avalanche and #1 Camosun Chargers coming later tonight.
Following the match, Royals head coach Brad Hudson talked with Ryan Watters.