The Eastern Regional Indoor Sport Arena in Tacarigua witnessed exceptional athletic performances this week as Holy Name Convent and St Joseph’s Convent Port of Spain (SJCPoS) delivered commanding displays in the Secondary Schools Volleyball League competitions.
In Wednesday’s Under-17 division matches, SJCPoS demonstrated remarkable consistency with consecutive straight-set victories. The team first overcame Tunapuna Secondary with scores of 25-17 and 25-19, immediately followed by a dominant performance against ASJA Girls’ College Charlieville, securing a 25-19, 25-6 win. Tunapuna Secondary managed to rebound from their earlier defeat by claiming a hard-fought victory against ASJA College at 25-17, 25-21.
The previous day featured equally impressive Under-15 category action, with Holy Name Convent achieving a remarkable triple victory sweep. Their campaign began with a decisive win against Naparima Girls’ High School (25-7, 25-17), followed by a thrilling comeback victory over Holy Faith Convent Couva. After dropping the first set 22-25, Holy Name mounted a strong recovery to take the subsequent sets 25-16 and 15-9. They concluded their successful run with a comprehensive defeat of St Augustine Girls’ High School at 25-15, 25-6.
Naparima Girls’ High School also enjoyed competitive success, securing two victories against St Augustine (25-15, 25-20) and Holy Faith Convent (25-19, 25-23). Holy Faith Convent found consolation in their final match, defeating St Augustine 25-12, 25-21 to conclude the day’s proceedings.
The league action was scheduled to continue at Pleasantville Indoor Sporting Arena with boys’ Under-17 matches on January 23rd, maintaining the momentum of this exciting school volleyball tournament.