Mariners spring into 2018
Though the weather may not feel like it, spring is just around the corner. Soccer season officially ended in dramatic fashion, and we are reaching the final stretch for our remaining Mariners teams. Here’s everything you need to know in prep for the spring sports season. Men’s Basketball The Men’s team opened 2018 with impressive … Continued
Mariners volleyball recap at CCAA Nationals
By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler Riding high off their performance at the PACWEST provincials, the Mariners headed into the CCAA National Volleyball Championships with momentum on their side. The women’s team placed 3rd at nationals, and returned home with bronze medals. They won their first match against the Cavaliers de Bois-de-Boulonge 3-0. In … Continued
Women’s volleyball: Mariners win provincial gold
Above: The Mariners win VIU’s 16th school provincial championship. 📷 Courtesy of North Field Photography. By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler The Mariners won the PACWEST Provincial Championship title with a clean sweep in their home gym. The Mariners faced the College of the Rockies Avalanche in their first round, and won the match in … Continued
Island Rivalry Action
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Women’s Volleyball: Mariners win two straight games over CBC Bearcats
Power hitter Andrea Cankovic spikes the ball. 📷 Cole Schisler By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler Since returning from a tournament in San Diego California over the winter break, the Mariners have been a force to be reckoned with on the court. “We’re definitely more balanced,” Head Coach Shane Hyde said. “We have offense … Continued
Women’s Volleyball: Douglas doubleheader
The Mariners getting pumped up before the match. Photo courtesy Northfield Photography. By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler The Mariners were riding high going into the PACWEST Women’s Match of the Week on Friday against the second-place Douglas Royals to set off a weekend doubleheader. Going into the match, the Mariners were ranked first … Continued
Weekend Volleyball: A clean sweep
By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler The Mariners traveled to Columbia Bible College on November 4 for back-to-back games against the CBC Bearcats. In Friday’s matchup, the Women won in three straight sets. They took the first set 25–16, the second 25–23, and the third 25–23. Mariners’ right side Power Forward Mikayla Wagner tallied … Continued
WVB: Island rivalry matches
Above: Chantal Cumming and Emily Munro jump to block Camosun. By Northfield Photography. By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler On Friday October 21, the VIU Mariners hosted the Camosun Chargers for the first of two Island rivalry volleyball matches. The Mariners burst off to an early lead, up 6—0 when the Chargers took their … Continued
VIU Volleyball: Set up for success
Above: Mid Natalie Crews goes in for a spike. Photo by Northfield Photography. By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler The VIU Volleyball home opener got off to an emotional start with the raising of the 2015-16 CCAA National Women’s Volleyball Championship banner. Fired up by last year’s success, the Mariners women took to the courts … Continued
Mariner women heating up as provincials approach
The VIU Mariners’ women’s volleyball team got off to a slow start to the season, losing five of their first six contests. But since the slow start, the team has been on fire climbing up the PacWest standings. The Mariners traveled to the mainland for their most recent games. The team was in New Westminster … Continued
Women’s Volleyball Climb Back to .500
After a rough start to the PacWest season, the Mariners ended the pre-Christmas portion of their schedule on a high note. The Mariners picked up back-to-back wins against both the Douglas College Royals and the Columbia Bible College Bearcats. The four consecutive victories moved the Mariners’ record to 6-6 on the season. The Mariners lost … Continued