Dynamo Red headed to nationals

The Dynamo Red placed third among 34 teams at the Manitoba Volleyball Association 17U provincials held last weekend in Winnipeg. The team posted a 7-1 record, with its only loss coming in the semifinal to Bison Gold, who went on to capture the provincial title. In the bronze medal match, Dynamo defeated Winman Fire 25-23, 25-22. In semifinal action, Dynamo fell to Bisons Gold 15-25, 10-25. In the quarterfinal, Dynamo Red needed three sets to advance, defeating Dynamo White. Stonewall’s Julia Oliver was named a provincial all-star. The podium finish marks the fifth time in as many years the team has medalled at provincials, a run that also includes a national gold medal. The team now turns its focus to the national championship, set for May 15–17 in Calgary, Alberta. Pictured back row, left to right: Ania Kolodziej (asst. coach), Mackenzie White, Ary Jones, Lilly Rempel, MacKenzie Boonstra, Jael Reimer, Kamila Galka and Cienna Coulter. Front row, Abi Minnie, Julia Oliver, Torie Galbraith, Paige Seidel, and Tyler Oliver (head coach).