parpho@rogers.com


11/18/2011 10:38:00 PM
KINGSTON, Ont. (November 18, 2011) - The Gaels (3-3) faced off against the Toronto Varsity Blues (1-6) at home, and matched their female counterparts in taking down the visiting squad with a 3-1 win. Set scores were 25-23, 25-15, 21-25 and 25-18.

The game was won in four sets, the first of which was a nailbiter 25-23. After the close first set the Gaels came out flying in set number two as they went out in front with a 17-5 lead. The Blues were unnable to adjust to the intimidating net presense of Michael Amoroso of Toronto and the leaping backcourt attacks from Joren Zeeman of Cambridge, Ont.. The Gaels would go on to win the set 25-15.

The Gaels rookies were then invited to pick up where the veterans left off, and were given the chance to complete the sweep of the visiting Blues. However, despite impressive right side hitting from southpaw Mike Tomlinson of St.Pauls, Ont., the Blues would dispel any notions the Gaels may have had of sending both teams packing without winning a single set, winning 25-21.

The starters stormed the court once more, and Zeeman would continue his offensive control over the game, finishing the game with 12 kills. Once libero, now outside hitter Alex Oenid from Ottawa showcased an impressive vertical throughout the match. The Gaels would win the final set 25-18.