However, when they do get out to compete against their peers, they prove themselves to be quite the contenders.
That was the story from 3A provincial boys volleyball tournament on Dec. 1-2, hosted by Pearson Collegiate of New Wes Valley.
The Huskies proved unbeatable in the round robin and defeated King Academy Warriors of Harbour Breton in the semi-final the advance to the gold-medal match.
They went down to defeat against Pearson Academy, 25-16 and 25-22, but came away not only with the silver medals, but with the team Sportsmanship banner.
David Brown, who plays with Pearson Academy, gave them a huge pat on the back for their play.
They played well, put up a strong fight, and I’m glad the trip wasn’t a waste of time for them. They’re gone home with the sportsmanship banner and the silver medal, and I’m really happy for them. - David Brown
“It’s pretty phenomenal. They don’t get to play a lot of tournaments in Newfoundland because of the travel costs,” said Brown. “I have a couple of friends from Jens Haven that I played provincial volleyball with over the summer — Patrick Webb and Nick Okkatsale — and it was good to see them here.
“They played well, put up a strong fight, and I’m glad the trip wasn’t a waste of time for them. They’re gone home with the sportsmanship banner and the silver medal, and I’m really happy for them.”
