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Abby Christian’s #10 Zachary Meinen setting during the AA Bronze match.
The AA Bronze match showcased Abbotsford Christian (ranked 3) vs George Elliot (ranked 4) – a retake on last year’s Provincial final. George Elliot came into this match after, what they might call, a let down performance against Langley Christian the night before- where the team made a number of unforced errors. GESS head coach Chris Frehlick,
“We didn’t deserve to be in the final based on the way we played yesterday.”
Abby Christian also had higher aspiration hopes in their tournament finish as they had played well against MEI in some of their early season meetings. However, it was not to be.
George Elliot and coach Frehlick discuss options during a timeout.
So the two volleyball teams found themselves playing in a bronze game- and perhaps- for those who have participated in one- the bronze game can be a tough match to be excited for. Both teams wishing they were in the gold match rather than their current situation. There is still a medal on the line- it still means something- it just takes time to process a loss less than 24 hours later.
During the match itself- it looks like the teams are trying to be excited – it is just tough to get the energy up. Coaches are trying to get them going, players are trying to get going. There is an exchange of good plays but nobody is getting too pumped up.
Josh Aperloo (13) hitting against the George Elliot block. (Vancouver Sports Pictures)
George Elliot just seemed to run out of gas in the fifth set and Abby Christian finishes with a 15-6 win. Congrats to both teams for solid seasons.
Coach Anthony Janzen on the win,
“we went through a bunch of emotions tonight….I think we maintained our game longer than they (George Elliot) did.”
Anthony Janzen during a timeout in the Bronze Match.
Abbotsford Christian AA Bronze 2019. (Vancouver SPorts Pictures)
