        The 18U Vipers had the opportunity to compete at the University of Regina on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, as they participated in the 18U Cougars Volleyball Club tournament.
               The girls faced a tough pool facing Yorkton, JCVC (Saskatoon), and Glentworth in round-robin action. Losing to Yorkton in two, but able to take a set off of the Saskatoon team, the girls carried their momentum into the Glentworth game taking both sets.
               The Vipers then went on to compete against Strasbourg in a playoff match. Though the Vipers put up a fight, Strasbourg earned victory.
               The next morning the girls would take on Montmartre in a three-set battle. Though it was a tough fight, Montmartre took the win in the third set leaving the Vipers to play against Glentworth again.
               Though they battled Glentworth was able to take the win in the final match of the tournament. Though the game didn’t go in the Vipers favour, Kayla Nelson was able to serve 14 in a row to not only take back a deficit but gain a lead over Glentworth at one point in the game.
               The weekend also saw Marcedes Singleton, libero (defensive specialist), have great success defending the court and making quality passes to the setter in order to run plays.
               Two others who particularly played their hearts out were Katy McEwen and Jordan Johnston who consistently bring aggressive play to the court when they step on.
               Thought they fought tough battles but were unable to clench victories, all of the girls did well throughout the weekend.
               Next action for the 18Us will be May 2-3 in Saskatoon where they will compete in Provincials, while the 15U team is competing this weekend in Saskatoon at Provincials.
