The 2025 Secondary Schools Volleyball League (SSVL) north zone competition witnessed intense battles for bronze medals on October 30 at Aranguez North Secondary. Holy Name Convent Port of Spain and St Joseph’s Convent Port of Spain (SJCPoS) were among the standout performers, securing podium finishes across multiple divisions. In the Under-17 category, SJCPoS claimed bronze with a dominant performance, defeating Holy Name in straight sets (25-11, 25-12). However, Holy Name’s Under-15 team showcased resilience, overcoming Maple Leaf International School in a thrilling three-set match. After losing the first set 25-17, Holy Name bounced back to win the next two sets 26-15 and 15-11, securing the bronze medal. In the open division, Maple Leaf avenged their younger team’s loss by defeating Holy Name in straight sets (25-20, 25-22). The north zone finals, initially scheduled for October 31, were postponed due to widespread hysteria as parents withdrew their children from school early. This followed an order for military personnel to report to their bases by 6 pm, leading to early closures of schools and businesses in the capital. The rescheduled finals will see the International School of Port of Spain (ISPS) face SJCPoS in both the Under-15 and open divisions, while ISPS will compete against Maple Leaf in the Under-17 final.