Condors Varsity Weekly Recap Nov 27th - Dec 3rd
As the fall season approaches the holiday break, this week marked the final flurry of action for the Condors!
The Highlights
This week brought exciting games and standout performances! Let's delve into the highlights and results:
Women’s Basketball– In a dominating performance, the Women’s Basketball team faced Sheridan at home on Friday night, securing an impressive 74-33 win. The ladies exhibited control in every quarter, with each player making valuable contributions. Riding on this momentum, the team is poised to enter the second half of the season with strength.
Men’s Basketball – The men’s basketball team played a closely contested match against Sheridan on Friday, narrowly losing with a final score of 88-80.
Women’s Volleyball – The women’s volleyball team played two more games this week. On Wednesday, they clashed with Mohawk away, resulting in a 1-3 finish. The sets unfolded as follows:
Conestoga 25 – Mohawk 22
Conestoga 17 – Mohawk 25
Conestoga 24 – Mohawk 26
Conestoga 19 – Mohawk 25
On Saturday, the team bounced back as they hosted Redeemer, claiming a triumphant 3-1 victory. Bianca Marchetti delivered a memorable serving performance with 12 aces, 1 short of the OCAA record! The scores were as follows:
Conestoga 25 – Redeemer 21
Conestoga 17 – Redeemer 25
Conestoga 25 – Redeemer 22
Conestoga 25 – Redeemer 21
Men’s Volleyball – The men's team kept the momenteum of their season going heading into the break last week! On Wednesday, the men hit the road to defeat Mohawk 3-1. The set scores were as follows:
Conestoga 19 – Mohawk 25
Conestoga 25 – Mohawk 23
Conestoga 25 – Mohawk 11
Conestoga 25 – Mohawk 9
On Saturday, the men also beat Redeemer at home 3-0 in a business like fashion. The set scores are below:
Conestoga 25 – Redeemer 18
Conestoga 25 – Redeemer 16
Conestoga 25 – Redeemer 10
Esports
With playoffs in full swing, a few of the Condors Esports teams have unfortunately been eliminated, but the journey continues for those still in the competition.
Valorant Gold: In a spectacular performance during NECC’s semi-final, Valorant Gold soared to victory against OTSU Varsity. This achievement propels the Valorant Gold team into the NECC finals, where they stand on the brink of potentially securing the first championship for Condors Esports.
Rocket League: Although eliminated from NECC, the Rocket League team's NACE playoff run is thriving with a convincing win against UW River Falls. This places them in the finals, offering another opportunity to bring home a championship for Condors Esports.
Counter-Strike 2: An intense battle unfolded as our Condors team faced off against the St. Clair Saints Academy team. Winning map one, facing a rulebook setback in map two, and securing victory in overtime on map three, our CS2 team now advances to the NACE finals. They, too, have a chance to claim the first championship for Condors Esports.
In Other News: This past weekend, the inaugural WaterLAN event, hosted by Conestoga College and the University of Waterloo, took place. The event featured the Rocket League tournament portion hosted by UW and the Valorant tournament portion hosted by Conestoga. Despite finishing in 3rd place in both tournaments, a fantastic turnout marked the beginning of Condors Esports establishing itself among the powerhouses.
Upcoming Streams:
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Dec 4th: Rocket League and Valorant finals
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Dec 8th: Counter-Strike 2 finals.
All esports streams can be watched on Twitch HERE!
Players to Watch
Our Condor athletes showcased their resilience and skill on the courts in a week packed with intense matchups and standout performances.
Tanja Damjanovic, Women’s Basketball – Tanja's exceptional contribution of 27 points, 16 rebounds, 9 assists, and 2 steals against Sheridan. She played a pivotal role in 45 of your Condors’ 74 points. Tanja continues to emerge as a top performer in every game for our women’s basketball team.
Damian De Los Santos, Men’s Basketball – Damian's offensive game was evident with 14 points against Sheridan, where he efficiently went 5-7 from the foul line. Beyond his offensive skills, Damian proved to be a strong defensive threat, seamlessly transitioning his hard work on defence into team offence.
Amanda Lago, Women’s Volleyball – Amanda was able to consistently set up her teammates for some big kills! Against Mohawk, she tallied 34 assists, 5 digs, and 3 points. In the game against Redeemer, she continued her strong showing with 26 assists, 5 digs, and 2 points.
Walker Kalin, Men’s Volleyball – Walker continued his impressive form with another standout week. Against Mohawk, he scored 27 points, including 24 kills, with an outstanding 0.568 hitting percentage. Over the weekend, he contributed another 14 points against Redeemer.
Eric Chien, Men’s Volleyball – Eric showcased his playmaking skills with 43 assists and 6 digs against Mohawk, followed by 21 assists against Redeemer.
This brings the fall season to a close! Stay connected and cheer for your Condors by attending games in person or tuning in to the live broadcasts on OCAA.LIVE. Follow our social media channels and website for updates on live streams and game schedules.