Women's Quarter Final Match

Avalanche (#6) vs Camosun (#3)

For the second straight season the COTR Avalanche collect an upset win the in the quarterfinal, beating the third seed Camosun Chargers in four sets.

It was a measure of payback for the Avalanche who were eliminated last season by the Chargers in the semi-final.

This quarterfinal was extremely exciting with its share of dramatic shots on both sides.  The Avs winning 25-21, 23-25, 26-24 and 25-18.

Kelsey Thompson was solid with a team leading 17 kills and nine digs.  Adriel Goodman was named the Player of the Match with eight kills while Alexa Koshman collected 10 digs.

The Avalanche will now meet the #2 seeded Capilano Blues in Friday's semi-final.

In a losing cause for the Camosun Chargers, Michelle Zygmunt was outstanding and was named the Player of the Match with a match high 17 kills, had a block and four aces.  Kathryn Fetting chipped in with 11 kills, 2 blocks and a pair of aces.

Story Credit:  Ryan Watters

Men's Quarter Final Match

Avalanche (#5) vs UFV (#4)

The first ever men's playoff meeting between the COTR Avalanche and UFV Cascades did not disappoint with close sets, huge kills and big comebacks.  When the dust settled the #5 Avalanche are headed to the semis with a four set victory over the #4 Cascades.

Down 24-19 in the fourth set the Avalanche stormed back to win the set and the match 26-24, punching their ticket to the semi where they will face the Camosun Chargers.

Patrik Toze was outstanding in this quarterfinal.  The PACWEST Rookie of the Year collected eight kills and eight digs and was named the Player of the Match for the Avalanche and Julio Lins chipped with 10 kills and Zach Fedechko was a key contributor from the service line and tallied seven kills.

Adam Chaplin of the Cascades played his final collegiate volleyball game and was named the Player of the Match, keeping his club in it time and time again.

The Avalanche recorded wins of 25-23, 16-25, 25-23 and 26-24.