The W.C. Miller Aces capped an outstanding weekend with a bronze-medal finish at the Provincial AAA JV Girls Volleyball Championship, held Nov. 20–22 at Swan Valley Regional Secondary School.
The Aces were steady and disciplined throughout the round-robin, opening with a 25–19, 25–8 win over the Léo-Rémillard Renards. They followed with a hard-fought 26–24, 25–23 victory over the Springfield Sabres before defeating the Niverville Panthers 25–17, 29–27 in one of their tightest matches of the tournament. W.C. Miller rounded out pool play with a 25–13, 25–21 win over the St. John’s Tigers to secure a strong playoff position.
In the quarter-final, the Aces continued their momentum, defeating the Neelin Spartans 25–20, 25–13. Their semifinal matchup with the Virden Golden Bears proved to be one of the most competitive of the championship, with both sets decided by just three points. Virden edged out the Aces 25–22, 25–22 to advance to the final.
W.C. Miller regrouped for the third-place match and delivered a confident performance, beating the Dauphin Clippers 25–17, 25–21 to claim the provincial bronze.
The championship final saw the Virden Golden Bears prevail over the Linden Christian Wings in a dramatic three-set battle, 25–11, 25–27, 17–15.
For the Aces, the tournament underscored the team’s consistency, depth and ability to perform under pressure — qualities that carried them to a well-earned spot on the provincial podium.
