Serves, spikes and sets filled the gym at North Battleford Comprehensive High School Oct. 16, as the school played host to the annual junior girls volleyball tournament.
The round robin kicked off at 9 a.m. with each of the eight teams playing three two-game sets.
The Vikings emerged third in pool A with a 1-5 record.
"It was a really evenly-matched tournament," said NBCHS coach Darcy Rudychuk.
After the round robin, the playoffs commenced at 1:30 p.m.
The Vikings were up against St. George School from Wilkie in the quarter-final, but lost the match.
"That team made fewer mistakes than we did," said Rudychuk.
From there, the Vikings dominated the B-side, taking home the consolation.
"The whole team improved as the games went on," said Rudychuk.
Gold went to Meadow Lake, St. George took home silver and Outlook won bronze.
Although a little disappointed with the results, Rudychuk said the tournament can be chalked up as an opportunity to hone the team's skills before the conference playoffs.
"We want to be in the top two next Thursday," said Rudychuk, explaining only two teams will advance to the district playoffs, held Nov. 4 in Leoville.
