SPORTS

Royals Run Over ’Lomas

Premier Women 42 — Meralomas 5
By Dave Pearcey, OP Contributor

United RFC started well as Kari Horntvedt kicked a three
pointer only minutes into the match.

A turnover then resulted in a 70-metre run for a try by
outside centre Melissa Klein, converted by Horntvedt.

Uffited countered the hard driving Loma pack by con-
tinually spreading the ball wide against the slower opposi-
tion backfield. Two more tries came from the United
backs, first via April Jones and then a second by Klein.
Another conversion made it 22-0 at half.

The Meralomas team scored from a driving maul early
in the second period, but their momentum was stifled
with another quick counterattack by Klein as she scored
from 40-metres out. Horntvedt converted.

An interception of an errant pass by Stevi Schnoor set
up a Michelle Monchamp try. United added a rare drop-
goal by Schnoor before Laura Kinnear-Harmse ended the
try parade on a short run to close out the scoring.

This was a far better effort than last weeks make-up
game against Burnaby Lake (a 31-5 loss). _

The premier side has a weekend off before resuming
play on Feb. 18.

The United men’s teams had all their games post-
poned due to poor field conditions in New West and
Langley.

Race Tightens
Royals and Blue deadlocked

By Brian McLennon, OP Sports Editor

The Royals basketball teams were on the road this week-
end, braving the weather on the Coquihalla and the must-
win game situations that keep coming as the playoff race
tightens after every weekend. The women’s team was
defeated 80-70 in the first game against the number 9
ranked team in the country. They are now locked in a tie
with Capilano with 14 points, just two points ahead of
Kwantlen for the final playoff position. With a double
header against Capilano this weekend, the madness of
March seems to be building already.

 

The Men’s team was able to slip away with a nine-
point victory, as they defeated the Lakers by a score of
81-72. The Men’s playoff picture is something of beauty,
with three teams (Capilano, Douglas and UNBC) locked
in a three-way tie for the fourth, fifth, and sixth positions
with 14 points apiece.

The trip across the bridge this weekend only makes the
playoff paella tastier, as the Royals will be able to gain
ground should they be able to come away two wins. For
more information on the basketball teams, please visit
their team pages.
www.douglas.be.ca/csrw/athletics.htm

   

Geoff “Rudy” Lenahan Photo: Jerald Walliser

Women’s Volleyball Puts on a

Show at Home
Ryan Vijandre, OP contributor

The Royals hosted the number two ranked Okanagan
Lakers at the New West gym last Saturday night. In a calm
and relaxed atmosphere, the Royals prepared for the

 

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match with a light serving session. The Royals came into
the match three games behind Okanagan and sitting in
fourth place.

The Royals came out roaring in the first game, and
established an 8—2 lead over the Lakers. Middle blocker,

 

Lauren Stockstad, started strong with two quick kills and a
stuff block, which started the momentum for the Royals.
However, a few tight passes causing net violations broke
the Royals’ points streak and resulted in a late run by the
Lakers, which made the game exciting as they managed to
came back and tie the score 19-19. But the Royals main-
tained their composure and pulled off the win taking it at
25-23.

The Royals were expecting the Lakers to come back
strong in the second game, but the Royals had something
else in mind. Again, they started strong with three stuff
blocks and the Lakers were forced to call their timeout
early in the game trailing 7-2. After the timeout, the
Royals never looked back and convincingly took the sec-
ond game with the score of 25-10.

Leading the match by two games, the Royals still
increased their level of play knowing that this match was
far from over. The Lakers started strong, which resulted in
a timeout by the Royals to calm things down. With consis-
tent serve receive passing and intense defense, the Royals
found themselves ahead 18-15, which resulted in the
Lakers calling a timeout to slow the momentum. With win-
ning a few long rallies, the Royals got back their momen-
tum and went on to win the third game 25-18 and ulti-
mately the match 3-0. :

Lauren Stockstad had great match with 9 kills and 8
stuff blocks. Also, rookie setter Jayme Greig played confi-
dent, contributing with 30 assists and 3 aces. Up next for
the Royals is archrival Capilano College Blues at the
Coquitlam campus on Friday and Saturday.

 

 

 

 

Friday, February 17
Basketball @ CBC (Abbotsford, BC)

Women:6pm, Men:8pm

Women’s Rugby (Prem) @ Bayside
(TBA) Game Time: 1pm

Women’s Rugby (Div.II) Vs. Meralomas —

(New West, BC) Game Time: 2pm

Volleyball Vs. CBC (New West, BC)
Women:6pm, Men:7:30pm

OMING GAMES

Saturday, February 18
Badminton — BCCAA Provincial

Championships (Kamloops, BC) — All Day

Basketball @ CBC (Abbotsford, BC)
Women:6pm, Men:8pm

Volleyball Vs. CBC (New West, BC)
Women:6pm, Men:7:30pm

Wresting — NCWA Northwest
Championships (TBA) — All Day