Avalanche Win In Five

The COTR Avalanche are moving on to the semi-final after an incredible quarterfinal match beating the defending national champion Capilano Blues in five sets.

After the Avalanche won the first set the Blues took control in the next two sets winning both and looked to be on cruise control. In the fourth set the Blues again took the lead and the Avalanche looked to have no answer for the Blues offence. However the momentum started to shift and the Avalanche fought off a few different match points before tying the set. The two teams battled back and forth before the Avalanche took the fourth set 38-36. They used that momentum to win the fifth set 15-9 and punch their ticket to the semi-final.

Diego Policarpo led the Avs with 17 kills and KeAndre Evans was massive with 15 kills. The Avalanche will meet the VIU Mariners in Friday’s semi.

Ryan Watters talks with head coach Cisco Farrero.

Players of the Match
Avalanche – KeAndre Evans
Blues – Rafael Hilario