        The Â鶹ÊÓƵeast Vipers Volleyball Club competed over the weekend, April 2-3, in Regina at the University of Regina for the third Sask Cup of the year. The girls had been unsuccessful in the prior Sask Cup and went into this one determined.
               The girls walked away from the weekend with only one loss and six wins, which showcased their skills and abilities as athletes, but their G.R.I.T. and determination shone through.
               The girls started the weekend off in a pool with the Red Coat Rebels, Waldheim United, Melfort Storm, and Moose Jaw Element Panthers. It was a very tough pool with good competition. The girls beat Melfort after getting off to a slow start to the day. Still finding their legs that morning the girls then took on the Moose Jaw Panthers. The Panthers played an exceptional game making it tough to get a ball down on them resulting in a three match game, which would eventually go to the Panthers.
               With a record of one and one, the girls made the decision to come out strong in the remaining games and not let up, which is exactly what they did. The Vipers took wins over the Rebels and United in two sets each, which left them in second in their pool.
               Disappointed there was no crossover game with another pool the Vipers were placed in Division 2, Tier 2. Not letting their disappointment of not having an opportunity to see if they could take down a team from another pool to get to Tier 1, the girls were resolved to continue playing well and not letting the schedule get to them.
               The Vipers came out on fire the next day going undefeated in games against Yorkton, La Loche, and – in a battle – against Foam Lake to earn Div 2, Tier 2 gold.
               The girls play again this weekend, April 8-9, at the University of Regina in the 16U Cougars Volleyball Club’s home tournament.
