Columbia 12-Black advanced to the Championship bracket at the Leavenworth Spikefest on Sunday, but in the semifinal to finish 3rd overall.
12-Black scores: defeated Team Yakima 12-3 Red 25-9, 25-20, 19-25; lost to Shockwave 12 Courtney 19-25, 25-13, 13-25; lost to Club Gold 12 5-24, 18-25. (1-2, 3-5)
Columbia 16-Black held their place in the Power League Silver Division on Sunday. The Columbia 16's will be the #18 seed of 112 teams overall for March.
Meanwhile, Columbia 15-Black wasn't quite so successful at holding their division despite a VERY hard fought pool, and will play in the Contender Division at #38 overall. The Columbia 15's are the number #4 U-15 overall at Power League.
16-Black scores: defeated OJVA 16-3 White 25-13, 25-16; lost to Trailsend 16-1 Leilani 21-25, 25-22, 12-15; lost to OVA 16-1 National 23-25, 10-25; defeated The Factory 16-1 Black 25-13, 25-17; lost to Portland 16-2 White (coin toss.) (2-3, 5-5)
15-Black scores: lost to Athena 15-1 Gold 20-25, 15-25; defeated Portland 16-3 Silver 25-23, 27-25; lost to Excel NW 15-2 Gold 23-25, 22-25; lost to Southside 15-1 Black 16-25, 23-25; lost to Rimrock 16-1 Black 23-25. (1-4, 2-7)
Columbia 18-Black went undefeated to claim the Spikestorm Tournament Championship in Spokane on Sunday. Their performance earned 18-Black the top ranking in the Evergreen Region. Columbia 17-Black reached the Championship Semifinals at the same tournament, only to be knocked out by their sister team's march to the final. Congtulations to both teams!
18-Black scores: defeated CW Elite 18 25-17, 25-8; defeated Sideout 18 Tami 25-19, 25-7; defeated North Idaho Thunder 16 Gold 25-15, 25-9; defeated Team Yakima 15 Gold Elite 22-25, 25-21, 15-9; defeated Columbia 17-Black 25-17, 25-20; defeated Cats 18-1 Black 25-20, 25-15. (6-0, 12-1)
17-Black scores: scores pending, defeated North Idaho 17 Gold, lost to Cats 18-1 Black, defeated Sweets 17 National, defeated ?, lost to Columbia 18-Black (3-2, )
Columbia 14-Black fought their way to the Diamond Division Championship Final for February Power League. They ran out of gas for the final, but moved into the Bronze Division, and #24 overall in the 137 team league. Congratulations everyone!
14-Black scores: defeated Roseburg 14-1 Black 25-14, 25-16; defeated Team Hiki No 14-2 25-12, 25-19; defeated NW Reign 14-1 25-20, 25-21; defeated NPJ 14-2 Black 25-19, 18-25, 15-7; lost to NPJ 14-1 National 25-19, 26-28, 9-15. (4-1, 9-3)
Columbia 13-Black lost a tough tie-breaker in the Championship bracket that took them out of the Midwinter Classic earlier than they hoped. Columbia's second youngest team finished 9th in the 24 team U-14 field.
13-Black scores: defeated Sweets 14-2 Blue 25-17, 25-7; defeated Out of System 14-2 25-22, 25-20; lost to Team Yakima 14-1 Gold 10-25, 10-25; lost to KC Thunder 14-2 Black 18-25, 25-18, 6-15. (2-2, 5-4)
Columbia 12-Black suffered their first loss (to a girls team) of the season at the VIP Block Party in Spokane on Sunday. Columbia's youngest team finished 5th overall, reaching the Championship bracket quarterfinals. Keep powering forward girls!
12-Black scores: defeated Sideout 25-16, 19-25, 15-12; defeated PAC-V 12-2 25-18, 25-8; lost to CATS 12-2 Green 14-25, 18-25; lost to Prime 27-29, 19-25. (2-2, 4-5)
Columbia 15-Black moved into the Diamond Division at CEVA Power League qualifying at #33 overall and 5th place among U-15 teams. Keep up the good work ladies!
15-Black scores: partial scores - lost to Adidas NW 16-1 Matt 12-25, 11-25; lost to Webfoot 16-2 Silver 12-25, 25-23, 8-15; lost to OJVA 16-2 Blue 1-2; lost to Factory 16-1 Black 1-2; lost to Hiki No 16-2 0-2. (0-5, 3-10)
Columbia 16-Black moved from 19th overall, to 14th overall among the 112 teams in the U-16 division, and claimed a spot in the Silver Division for February Power League. Congratulations players, coaches, and fans!
16-Black scores: lost to NPJ 16-1 National 17-25, 22-25; defeated NW Reign 16-1 27-25, 25-23; defeated Adidas NW 16-2 Power 25-13, 26-24; lost to Webfoot 16-1 Gold 7-25, 17-25; lost to YVBA 16-1 Black 17-25, 25-27. (2-3, 4-6)
Columbia 18-Black finished in the Gold bracket, 12th overall (of 108 teams) after three days of 18 Open competition at the Matt Hartner Memorial Classic at the University of Oregon over Memorial weekend. Columbia 16-Black joined them by also reaching the Gold bracket of 16 Open, finishing 27th overall (of 124 teams.) 17-Black finished in the Silver bracket of 18 Open, and 15-Black finished in the Bronze bracket of 16 Open. Congratulations ladies and coaches!
18-Black scores - Gold
17-Black scores - Silver
16-Black scores - Gold
15-Black scores - Bronze
Columbia 13-Black was upset once in pool play, but recovered to march to the TC Kickoff Consolation Championship on Sunday. Keep fighting girls, more championships are waiting for you!
13-Black scores: defeated Eastern Oregon 14 Red 26-24, 25-21; lost to Team Yakima 14 Red 20-25, 23-25; lost to CPA Adidas 14 Black 15-25, 21-25; defeated Eastern Oregon 14 White 25-20, 25-12; defeated Sunnyside 14 Black 26-24, 25-15; defeated Eastern Oregon 14 Red 25-19, 25-20. (4-2, 8-4)