Condors Host WCSSAA All-Star Games
Conestoga College proudly played host to the highly anticipated WCSSAA High School Girls' Basketball All-Star Game on December 7th, followed by the WCSSAA High School Boys' Volleyball All-Star Game on December 8th. These events showcased outstanding athleticism, team spirit, and a commitment to community engagement.
Junior Girls’ Basketball All-Star Game
In the junior girls’ basketball game, Team Gold emerged victorious with a score of 42 against Team Black's 17. The Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards were deservedly claimed by Alysha Garner of KCI for Team Gold and Emma Bumstead of LHSS for Team Black.
Senior Girls’ Basketball All-Star Game
The senior girls’ basketball game was a nail-biter, with Team Pink securing a close victory at 55 against Team Blue's 50. Jade Dittmer from WODSS was awarded the MVP for Team Blue, while Jahzara Francis of GPSS claimed the MVP title for Team Pink.
Junior Boys’ Volleyball All-Star Game
The junior boys’ volleyball match saw Team Gold and Team Black go head-to-head, with Team Gold emerging triumphant with a 3-1 victory. Matthew Rorke from JHSS received the MVP award for Team Gold, while Merek Rajtar stood out as the MVP for Team Black.
Senior Boys Volleyball All-Star Game
In the senior boys’ volleyball game, Team Black secured a dominant 4-0 victory against Team Gold. Timothy Burns from KCI earned the MVP title for Team Gold, while Iannis Toma of HHSS claimed the MVP honour for Team Black.
Beyond the thrilling competition on the court, these events had a significant impact on the local community. Attendees were encouraged to make donations to a local food bank, resulting in an impressive collection of over 200 non-perishable food items. This collaboration between Conestoga Athletics and WCSSAA underscores the importance of community partnerships and supporting those in need.
Lisa Watson, WCSSAA Boys Volleyball All-Star Coordinator, expressed her joy, stating, "So many happy players and families! Bryan and I can both attest to the amazing kids that were on our teams, they were super respectful, fun, and grateful to be in the event. I can also attest to the massive amount of food donations that were made as my car is still packed to the brim with them!”
Matthew Schnarr, Manager Varsity, emphasized Conestoga Athletics' commitment to community outreach and commended the Basketball and Volleyball programs for their volunteer efforts, stating, "Conestoga athletics is committed to community outreach and an event like this is a great step to showcasing our local talent alongside our college facilities. I would like to give a shout to the Basketball and Volleyball programs for volunteering at the event. We look forward to continuing our partnerships with WCSSAA, D8 and CWOSSA!”
Conestoga College is proud to contribute to the development of local talent and foster a sense of community through events like these. As we continue our partnerships with local groups, we look forward to more opportunities to showcase the exceptional skills and sportsmanship of our region's young athletes!
All Photos from the games can be found HERE.
