Women's Volleyball
Bearcats close out season
February 21, 2005
The CBC women's volleyball team had 2 wins and 1 loss this weekend to finish their season with a 10-10 league record.
The 'Cats started the weekend on the road with a 3-1 win over College of the Rockies in Cranbrook on Friday. Scores of the match were 23-25, 25-20, 25-16, 25-19. 6'1" middle blocker Kristine Schmidt had a huge game with 8 kills and 7 blocks.
On Saturday the Bearcats took on #1 Okanagan University College and lost 3-0 by scores 25-22, 25-21, 25-16. Sharon Wiens had 8 kills while libero Claire Van Meer had 13 digs.
The 'Cats closed out the season with a 3-1 win over College of New Caledonia on Sunday. Scores were 25-16, 25-12, 21-25, 25-20.
Wiens closed out her career on a high note with 12 kills, 4 aces and 4 blocks.
The Bearcats finish the season in 7th place (10-10), one spot out of the 6th and final playoff spot held by Langara College (11-9). The Bearcats went 6-4 in league play since the Christmas break and finish the season with an overall record of 20-13.
Split decision
February 12, 2005
The CBC women's volleyball team lost 3-1 to #4 Malaspina on Friday but bounced back on Saturday to defeat the Camosun Chargers 3-1.
CBC defeated the Chargers by scores 25-10, 14-25, 25-4, 25-15. Sharon Wiens led the team with 12 kills and 3 aces. Cheyla Reader had 7 kills and 4 aces.
The 'Cats weren't as fortunate on Friday when they lost 25-21, 20-25, 25-23, 25-19 to the Mariners. Amy Caplin led the team with 18 kills while Reader contributed with 7. Kristine Schmidt had 4 stuff blocks.
The team is off to Cranbrook and Kelowna next weekend before coming home to play College of New Caledonia on Sunday February 20 at 6:00 pm.
Final home games for Wiens
February 10, 2005
Fourth-year volleyball player Sharon Wiens will be playing in her final home games this weekend. Wiens, a native of Edmonton, has had a successful four year career in the BCCAA where she has won numerous awards and accomplishments.
In her first season the team had a season record of 10-19. Wiens finished the year leading her team in games played (77), passing efficiency (2.22), kills (186) and aces (56). She continued her success in her second year even though the team only won a few games and finished with a 6-28 record. Sharon was named a BCCAA 2nd Team All-Star and finished the year in 5th place in league kills (135). She also set a team record on January 14, 2003 when she tallied 25 kills against UCFV.
In 2003-04 Wiens led her team in games played (96), passing efficiency (2.13), kills (198), digs (137), and aces (29). Her efforts once again earned her a BCCAA 2nd Team All-Star award and a CCAA Academic All-Canadian. She led her team to their best ever league record of 6-12 and a chance to compete in the Provincial Championships for the first time.
This season Sharon and the Bearcats are vying for another playoff spot and currently sit with a 7-8 league record with five games remaining. She has once again stepped up her role and currently leads her team in kills (226), digs (204) and aces (34). She has had a remarkable career as a Bearcat.
Wiens has had a remarkable journey and she will graduate as one of the preimier players to put on a Bearcats uniform.What's more significant then her volleyball skills is the leadership qualities that she brings to the team.
"Sharon is a great leader and has demonstrated that day-in and day-out", noted head coach Rocky Olfert. "Every practice and every game Sharon brings a consistent work ethic that is hard to match. She has sincere desire to see the team succeed. She has been a pleasure to coach and has contributed significantly the success of our program."
It's been an interesting path for Sharon.
"When I came to CBC my first year, I hadn't even planned on playing volleyball. But there was a team, so I joined it. That year was so fun that I decided to come back and play a second year. And now, well... here I am finishing my fourth year."
Wiens has been through it all as a player and will have many great memories to take with her. She is looking to complete her Bachelors degree in Caregiving/Counselling and will eventually pursue a Master's degree.
"Even though we haven't won every game, I am happy to have had this opportunity. During my four years on the court there have been some unforgettable moments, I have learned a lot and met people who will be life long friends."
Wiens will be honoured prior to Friday's game against Malaspina U.C. Game time is 6:30 pm.
Career Stats
Year
|
Games
|
Kills
|
Blocks
|
Digs
|
Aces
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2001-02
|
77
|
186
|
47
|
102
|
56
|
2002-03
|
91
|
254
|
34
|
73
|
39
|
2003-04
|
96
|
198
|
58
|
137
|
29
|
2004-05*
|
89
|
226
|
58
|
204
|
34
|
*active
'Cats take 2 on the Road
February 7, 2005
Needing every win they can get, the women's volleyball team upset #1 Capilano College Blues on Friday and #5 Langara College Falcons on Saturday to stay in contention for the playoffs.
The win against Capilano (14-2) was five-set marathon battle with the scores 19-25, 26-24, 20-25, 25-19, 15-11. After losing the third set the 'Cats jumped out to a 8-3 lead and maintained a comfortable lead for most of the set to force a fifth and deciding set.
In the fifth set and both team tied at 6-6, the Bearcats scored 3 straight points to lead 9-6. The 'Cats opened a 12-9 lead before the Blues battled back to 12-10 when CBC called a timeout. In the ensuing play Sharon Wiens came up with a big kill and the 'Cats went on to win 15-11. 2nd year outside hitter Amy Caplin returned to her hitting position for the first time since November and made a big impact racking up 15 kills and 3 blocks. Wiens finished with 12 kills and 2 blocks. 6'2" middle blocker Mariel Anderson led the team with 5 blocks while libero Claire Van Meer and outside hitter Cheyla Reader each had 13 digs.
The win against Langara (9-7) was another hard fought battle. The 'Cats won the first two sets 25-18, 25-21 before the Falcons took the third set 25-16. CBC would close out the game in the fourth set after jumping out to a early 5-1 lead that they would not relinquish by winning 25-20. Wiens led the team with 12 kills, 15 digs, 4 blocks and 2 aces. Reader finished with 10 kills while Kristine Schmidt led the team with 5 stuff blocks.
The win improves the 'Cats record to 7-8.
This weekend the 'Cats host Malaspina U.C. on Friday at 6:30 and Camosun at 2:00.
Heartbreaker
January 29, 2005
The women's volleyball team lost a marathon battle on Friday to the Douglas College Royals 3-2. With a 2-1 set lead, the 'Cats could not put away the Royals and lost the game 24-26, 25-22, 24-26, 26-24, 15-13.
The loss drops the 'Cats record to 5-8 (7th place) while the win pushes the Royals to 5th place (8-5).
In the first set the Bearcats led 18-15 before the Royals called a time-out. The 'Cats kept a three-point lead and led 23-21 in the late going before the Royals tied the the game at 24-24. CBC withstood the charge by closing out the set 26-24.
In the second set both teams were knotted at 15-15 before the Royals scored three straight points to lead 18-15 and went on to win 25-22.
The third set was a thriller as both teams took the lead several time throughout the set before the 'Cats prevailed 26-24. In the fourth set the 'Cats trailed 19-11 before battling back to tie the game at 21-21. The Royals would not be outdone and went on to win 26-24.
In the fifth and deciding set the 'Cats led 8-3 early on before the more experienced Royals battled back to win 15-13.
First year player Cheyla Reader led the team with 15 kills, 1 ace, and 22 digs, while Sharon Wiens had 11 kills and 3 aces. 6'2" middle blocker Mariel Anderson had 11 kills
Down to the wire against Sun Demons
January 24, 2005
After 2 hours and 10 minutes, the women's volleyball team lost 3-2 to the #10 nationally ranked UCC Sun Demons by scores 23-25, 26-24, 20-25, 25-21, 15-8.
In the first set the 'Cats battled back from a 22-17 deficit after some aggressive and effective serving by setter Kristie Nuefeld to win 25-23. Columbia kept the momentum going in the second set and led 22-18 before the Sun Demons came up with some timely blocks and digs and battled back to win 26-24. The 'Cats controlled the third set from start to finish and won 25-20 and in the fourth set both teams played steady until the late going when the Sun Demons rallied from a 18-18 tie to take the lead and the set 25-21. In the fifth and deciding set the more experienced Sun Demons took control from a 4-4 tie and went on to win 15-8.
The 'Cats were led by 4th year outside hitter Sharon Wiens who tallied 17 kills and 10 digs. Cheyla Reader was also steady with 12 kills, 18 digs and 2 aces. Libero Amy Caplin had 17 digs.
The loss drops the Bearcats league record to 5-7.
This Friday the 'Cats travel to Douglas College to play the Royals at 6:30 pm.
'Cats roll over Cascades
January 17, 2005
The CBC women's volleyball won their fifth consecutive game after defeating the UCFV Cascades 3-1.
Scores of the match were 19-25, 25-18, 25-16, 25-10.
The 'Cats got off to a slow start in the first set before turning around the momentum in the second set.
CBC was led by team captain and fourth year player Sharon Wiens who tallied 19 kills, 12 digs and 6 aces. First year outside hitter Cheyla Reader was also solid and racked-up 16 kills. Libero Amy Caplin brought consistent passing (2.33) while Kristie Neufeld was effective in executing the offence.
The win improves their league record to 5-6.
This weekend the 'Cats host the University College of the Cariboo on Friday at 6:30 pm and College of New Caledonia on Saturday at 6:00 pm.
Women's Volleyball off to Costa Rica
December 13, 2004
The Columbia Women's Volleyball team is heading to Costa Rica for Missions on December 15-23.
The team will be spending a week in San Jose, Costa Rica playing volleyball against local teams, giving their testimonies, visiting orphanages and helping out in various ministries. The team will be working with Jose Prado, a local missionary who works with Score International. Please pray for safety, health and a strong ministry while they are there!
Eight players who will be travelling with the team include: Jenna Enns (Winkler, MB), Cheyla Reader (Comox, BC), Kristine Schmidt (Langley, BC), Kriste Neufeld (White Rock, BC), Stephanie Ens (Richmond, BC), Amy Caplin (Langley, BC), Katie Hildebrand (Landmark, MB), Claire Van Meer (Abbotsford).
They will be accompanied by head coach Rocky Olfert and assistant Dave Murray. Melanie Olfert, Wendy Schweigert and Dawna Caplin will also be with the team.
Women's Volleyball split at home
November 29, 2004
The Bearcats defeated College of the Rockies 3-1 on Friday and lost 3-0 to Okanagan University College on Saturday.
Against College of the Rockies, the 'Cats won by scores 25-20, 18-25, 25-13, 25-17. Cheyla Reader and Sharon Wiens each had 14 kills in the contest.
The #5 nationally ranked Okanagan Lakers defeated the 'Cats 3-0 on Saturday by scores 25-22, 25-15, 25-19. Reader led the team with 12 kills while Wiens led the team defensively with 13 digs.
The loss drops their record to 4-6 and seventh place in league standings. League resumes on January 14 when the 'Cats host UCFV. On December 15 the team departs for Costa Rica for a one week missions trip where they will play three games and participate in various service events.
WVB splits on Island
November 22, 2004
The CBC women's volleyball team was looking for two wins this weekend. Instead, they came home with a win against Camosun College and a loss against Malaspina University College.
On Saturday, Nov. 20 against Camosun, the 'Cats won 3-1 by scores 25-18, 23-25, 25-15, 27-25.
Amy Caplin (2nd yr.) continued her dominate play as an outside hitter and racked up 22 kills and 19 digs. 4th year player Sharon Wiens also had a great games and tallied 16 kills and 3 aces while also leading the team defensively with 21 digs. Cheyla Reader chipped in with 8 kills.
The outcome was not what the 'Cats expected on Friday against #10 nationally ranked Malaspina. The Mariners defeated the 'Cats in 4 sets by scores 25-11, 19-25, 25-23, 25-18. Caplin led the team with 10 kills; Reader notched 7 kills and 2 digs while 1st year middle blocker Mariel Anderson was solid in the middle with kills.
With two league games remaining before the midway point of the season, the 'Cats will be looking for two victories this weekend against College of the Rockies and Okanagan University College.
'Cats drop 2 to at home
November 15, 2004
The CBC women's volleyball team were unable to gain any points this weekend after losing to Langara College on Friday and Capilano College on Saturday.
On Friday the 'Cats were swept 3-0 by the #2 nationally ranked Capilano Blues. Scores of the match were 25-19, 25-13, 25-16.
Team captain Sharon Wiens had a solid game in the middle with four blocks. Outside hitter Amy Caplin continued her consistent play on the outside and tallied 10 kills and 2 blocks; Cheyla Reader contributed with 7 kills.
Things didn't get much better on Saturday as the 'Cats were downed 3-1 by the Langara Falcons. Scores of the match were 25-9, 25-14, 19-25, 25-16.
Columbia had trouble passing and gaining momentum as the Falcons took the play to the 'Cats all game. Wiens led the team with 8 kills.
This weekend the team travels to Vancouver Island for games against Malaspina Univeristy College (Nanaimo) and Camosun College (Victoria).
Split on the road
November 8, 2004
The CBC women's volleyball team completed their road trip in Prince George with a 3-1 win over College of New Caledonia.
Scores of the game were 25-20, 25-10, 17-25, 25-16.
Power hitters Amy Caplin and Cheyla Reader led the 'Cats with 10 kills apiece, while Reader also led the team with 3 stuff blocks. Team captain Sharon Wiens was solid in the middle and finished with 7 kills.
On Friday, the 'Cats were defeated 3-0 by the University College of the Cariboo Sun Demons in Kamloops. The Bearcats got off to a slow start in the first set and trailed 11-16. The 'Cats battled back to within 3 with the score 17-20 for the Demons but couldn't sustain the momentum and lost 25-21.
In the second set the 'Cats jumped to a quick start and built a 17-9 lead only to see it evaporate. The 'Cats lost the set 25-22.
In the third and final set, both teams exchanged sideouts regularily but the Demons pulled out the victory with a 25-23 win.
Sharon Wiens came up with some great defensive plays and led the team with 17 digs and 3 stuff blocks. Amy Caplin led the team offensively with 10 kills.
Roller coaster win for WVB
October 31, 2004
It wasn't pretty, but the women's volleyball team got the win they were looking for by downing UCFV 3-1 on Friday.
This game featured more highs and lows than fall weather in Alberta with scores of the game 25-18, 15-25, 33-31, 25-15.
Outside power-hitter Amy Caplin was spectacular and finished the game with 13 kills, while veteran Sharon Wiens notched 11 kills and 2 aces. Cheyla Reader made a significant impact in returning to the line-up from an injury and finished with 10 kills and 6 digs.
The win improves the 'Cats to 1-1 on the season and will be looking to improve their record this weekend when they hit the road for games against UCC (Kamloops) and CNC (Prince George).
'Cats downed by Royals
October 25, 2004
The CBC women's volleyball team was defeated in their season opener against the visiting Douglas College Royals 3-2.
Scores of the match were 25-21, 22-25, 25-17, 19-25, 16-14.
In the first set the 'Cats and Royals battled back and forth with neither team giving up much until the late stages of the game when the Royals went on a run.
The Bearcats trailed 18-22 in the second set until first year player Stephanie Ens came into the game and served seven straight serves to rally the 'Cats to a 25-22 win.
In the third set the Royals jumped to an early lead and never looked back but the 'Cats responded with some desperation in the fourth set to forces a fifth and deciding set.
In the fifth, the 'Cats jumped to a 1-0 lead by an ace by setter Leah Reimer. With the game tied at three the Royals scored five straight points and went ahead 8-3. The Royals were up 14-12 but CBC clawed their way back to tie the game at 14-14 on a service ace and stuff block. That was as close as the 'Cats would come as the Royals won the next two rallies and closed out the game with a 16-14 win.
Offensively the 'Cats were led by outside hitters Sharon Wiens who had 9 kills while outside Amy Caplin had 6. Middle blocker Kristine Schmidt led the team with 11 blocks.
The 'Cats will face cross-town rivals UCFV Cascades this Friday, Oct. 29 at UCFV.
The CBC women's volleyball team defeated Puget Sound and Walla Walla College on Saturday to open their exhibition season.
Grant MacEwan tournament results
October 14, 2004
The CBC women's volleyball team competed in Edmonton Oct. 8-10 against some of the top college teams.
The 'Cats finished the tournament with 4 wins and 3 losses.
On Friday the Bearcats opened the tournament with a 3-1 loss to Grant MacEwan by scores10-25, 23-25, 25-21, 18-25. Team captain and fourth year outside hitter Sharon Wiens led the team with 13 kills and 4 blocks while 1st yr. player Cheyla Reader tallied 10 kills. CBC would meet Langara College next and despite getting up 2-0, the 'Cats could not put the finishing touches on the scrappy Langara team and lost 3-2 by scores 26-24, 25-17, 19-25, 21-25, 9-15. Wiens led the way with 11 kills, 7 blocks and 10 digs. Kristine Schmidt was solid in the middle and chipped in with 10 kills and 8 blocks.
Next up for the 'Cats was Mount Royal College, last year's ACAC provincial champions. Despite a solid effort, the 'Cats could not finish when they needed to and lost 3-1 22-25, 25-22, 16-25, 23-25. Wiens and Reader had 12 and 11 kills respectively while Schmidt had 9 blocks.
Columbia would go on to win their final four games beginning with powerhouse Capilano College in one of the most entertaining games of the tournament . CBC won the first set 25-17 but lost the next two sets by scores 19-25, 21-25. The 'Cats were able to gain some momentum early in the fourth set and won 25-23 and finished off their opponents 15-13 in the fifth. Wiens led the way with 18 kills and 9 digs while Schmidt tallied 10 kills and 9 blocks.
The Bearcats conitnued their winning ways by defeating NAIT 3-2 (25-13, 25-20, 21-25, 21-25, 15-7), Canadian Mennonite University 3-0 (25-14, 25-18, 25-14) and the King's University College 2-0 (25-16, 25-15) in a best of three contest.
"This is a good start for our team. Our goal was to improve from game to game and we showed that we can compete with the top teams", commented head coach Rocky Olfert.
The 'Cats are gearing up for their home opener on Sat. Oct. 23 when they square off against Douglas College.
WVB sweep opponents
October 4, 2004
The 'Cats travelled to Everett, WA and were successful in both exhibition games.
Taking on the host Puget Sound, the 'Cats had little trouble defeating their opponents 3-0. Scores of the match were 30-13, 30-16, 30-17. Second year outside hitter Amy Caplin led the team with 12 kills while 6'2" middle blocker Mariel Anderson was a force in the middle and tallied 9 kills and 5 aces.
Next up for Columbia was a 3-0 sweep over Walla Walla College. Scores of the game were 30-14, 30-26, 30-15. Caplin lead the team again with 20 kills and 3 stuff blocks while first year player Cheyla Reader had 10 kills and 6 blocks.
The 'Cats are gearing up for the Grant MacEwan College tournament which takes place Oct. 8-10 in Edmonton. They will face tough competition in their pool when they play against Grant MacEwan, Capilano College, Langara College, Mount Royal College and NAIT.
