The combined Sturgis and Norquay senior girls volleyball team traveled to a Wadena tournament September 28 and 29 and came home with a first-place win.
The tournament involved six teams including Nipawin, Porcupine Plain, Kelliher, Middle Lake and Wadena.
After the round-robin Sturgis found themselves in third place, stated coach Colleen Robinson.
"The players needed to fight their way to advance and faced Kelliher again, winning 25-16 and 25-22. This win found them playing two more consecutive sets against Middle Lake. The girls played strong, winning 25-16 and 25-22 and advanced to the finals against Wadena," she said.
With four consecutive matches and no breaks, the team was very tired but persisted. They won the first set 25-22, lost the second 10-25, and had to go into a third set. This would be their seventh set in a row.
"With hard work, team work, and determination they beat Wadena 25-8 and took first in the tournament," concluded Robinson.
