Photo Credit: Coach Mark Lafleur
By Sam Bennison
Athletics

Prince George Youth Volleyball Club wins big at 2024 Best of West Tournament

Apr 3, 2024 | 1:38 PM

PRINCE GEORGE— The Prince George Youth Volleyball Club U16 Kodiaks Red clinched a gold medal at the 2024 Calgary Dinos Best of West Tournament on Easter weekend. The event saw the team compete against 12 top teams in Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C.

While they entered the playoffs in fourth place after a four way tie, the Kodiaks clawed their way back to victory defeating the defending champions the Huskies (Saskatchewan) 25-27, 27-25, then 15-13. Following that the Kodiaks beat the home team Dinos in the semifinals 25-27,27-25, then 15-9.

In the final game the Kodiaks played the Red Deer Queens winning both sets 25-22, and 25-21.

Kodiaks final point against the Red Deer Queens. Credit: Coach Mark Lafleur

“Our U16 Kodiaks achieved an amazing result this weekend by winning the Dinos Best of the West. Every athlete played their best volleyball of the season. Contributions were made by each player. With every upset the team got stronger and stronger. The girls were so excited and proud of their accomplishment,” says Coach Mark Lafleur reflecting on the teams achievement.

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“Throughout the 3-day event people, coaches, and athletes asked who the Kodiaks were and where we were from,” continues Coach Mark Lafleur. “By tournaments end every major club in Western Canada knew that the Kodiaks were a hard working bunch from Prince George.”

Tyler Dahl was named the Most Valuable Player and Delaney Turner was awarded team all star.

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by Sam Bennison

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