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Condors Varsity Recap January 27th - February 2nd

Conestoga Condors Weekly Recap: January 27th - February 2nd, 2025 

Welcome back to this week’s recap! It was a busy week for our Condors, with basketball, volleyball, making their final push for the playoffs, indoor soccer kicking off their season, and Condors Badminton OCAA Invitational Badminton tournament. Let’s take a look at how your Condors performed this week! 

Condors Volleyball 

Women’s Volleyball 
The women’s volleyball team earned a dominant 3-0 victory over Fanshawe on January 30, 2025, winning in straight sets: 25-22, 25-22, 25-15. Bianca Marchetti led the Condors with 15 kills, 6 service aces, and 9 digs. Althea Rabano contributed 22 assists and 5 aces, while Madison Welmers added 5 kills and 8 block assists. The Condors finished with 27 kills, 12 aces, and 12 block assists as a team. 

 

Men’s Volleyball 
The men’s team fell 3-1 to Fanshawe on January 30, 2025, with set scores of 25-18, 25-19, 20-25, and 25-20. Despite a strong effort from Fanshawe in the first two sets, Conestoga fought back in the third, winning the set 25-20 with a .217 hitting percentage. Walker Kalin led Conestoga with 13 kills, Ben Mollink contributed 3 kills and 4 block assists, and Yannick Krauss contributed 29 assists. 

Condors Basketball 

Women’s Basketball 
Conestoga women’s basketball secured a thrilling 62-61 overtime victory against Fanshawe on January 31st. It was a tight game right from tip off with the Condors holding a narrow 29-28 lead at the half. The Condors did their best to finish it in regulation but a clutch three pointer from the Falcons forced overtime. With leaders Maddy Webber and Jamila Beckford both fouling out, the Condors showed their depth and held their ground in the extra period, edging out the Falcons by a single point. Andie Maylen led with 16 points, while Jamila Beckford posted a double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Mae Drost added 13 points, 13 rebounds, and a game-high seven assists. 

 

Men’s Basketball
The men’s basketball team lost to Fanshawe 86-54 on January 31st. Despite keeping it close early, the Condors struggled in the second half, being outscored 45-19 in the third and fourth quarters. William Buffong led Conestoga with 14 points, including three three-pointers, while Landon Hart added seven points and a team-high six assists. Emanuel Liyaw grabbed 10 rebounds, and the team finished at 36.4% from the field and 50% from the free-throw line. 

Condors Badminton 

The Conestoga Condors hosted the OCAA Badminton Invitational on January 31st and February 1st, where several athletes performed strongly. Pravin Viswanathan and Nolan Bridge advanced in men’s singles, while Viswanathan and AJ Vitin won their first-round match in the men’s doubles category. Ryan Tu and Nolan Bridge reached the men’s doubles consolation semifinals, and Mariam Muqeem and Nandini Sharma made it to the women’s doubles quarterfinals. The Condors showcased strong teamwork, making strides as they prepare for the OCAA Championships on February 14-15 at Doon Campus. 

Condors Indoor Soccer 

The Condors indoor soccer team competed at the George Brown Invitational at the Ontario Soccer Centre in Vaughan on January 31st. Here are the results from both the men’s and women’s games: 

  • Men’s Team: The Condors played a 0-0 tie against Sheridan, followed by a 2-0 win over St. Clair and a 3-0 victory against Laurier Brantford. However, they were defeated 1-0 by Fanshawe in the semifinals. It was a tough loss for the team as they only conceded 1 goal in 4 matches and controlled much of the play in their lone loss.  

  • Women’s Team: The team had a strong showing, drawing 0-0 against Sheridan but falling 2-0 to St. Clair. They bounced back with a 3-1 win over Laurier Brantford, a 1-0 win on penalties against Centennial, and capped off their tournament with a 3-1 victory over St. Clair in the championship match! The goals in the championship match came from Hayley Mackie, Ashley Blazek, and Claire Di Benedetto to capture the title. It was an electric start to the indoor soccer season.  

Upcoming Schedule: February 3rd - 9th 

February 7th 

  • Women’s Basketball @ Lambton at 6:00 PM @ Cestar Group Athletics & Fitness Complex, Sarnia 

  • Men’s Basketball @ Lambton at 8:00 PM @ Cestar Group Athletics & Fitness Complex, Sarnia 

 

February 8th 

PLAYOFFS

  • Women's Volleyball @ Seneca at 1:00 PM @ Seneca College 

  • Men’s Volleyball vs George Brown at 2:00 PM @ Student Recreation Centre – Doon Campus

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