Chargers Take Down the Royals in Four

Entering the fourth weekend of play in the men’s division, the Douglas Royals sat on top of the standings with 12 points and the Camosun Chargers at 8 points.  In a battle between PACWEST powerhouses, the Royals made their way to the Victoria for their first Island trip of the season.

The men’s match was a hard-hitting battle with the home team taking it in four sets with scores of 25-17, 25-14, 22-25, 25-22. Camosun’s third-year leftside Haakon Ostrem (Norway) made a massive contribution of 27 offensive points (22 kills, 3 blocks, 2 aces) and 12 digs! PACWEST Athlete of the Week, Savana Walkingbear (Turtleford, SK), was also in the double digits with 14 kills, 1 block and 9 digs. Third-year Charger Rian Plante (Comox, BC) made an impressive 6 kills, 2 blocks and 17 digs. 

The win for the Chargers closed the gap between the two squads and broke Douglas’ undefeated streak.  The rematch is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

- with files from Bonita Joe,  Camosun’s Athletics Marketing Officer