Playing together for the first time is not an easy task, as demonstrated by the Apex 16U Impact this weekend at the Fraser Valley Super Series. After completing round robin play, Impact was ranked last in their pool heading into the playoff round. Throughout the day the team was slowly growing together, improving with every match played. By the time they hit their first playoff match, Impact was a team not to be taken lightly. With the leadership of Michael Tchen and the front row play of Joshua Wong, Impact came together to defeat FVVC White in 3 sets to guarantee themselves top 8 in a tournament of 12.

On the second day, Impact went toe-to-toe with their fellow Apex players from 16U Paranoia. Though putting up a fight, Impact came up short and was forced to play FVVC Blue to capture 5th Place. The consistent tough-it-out style play that Impact had brought to the tournament had taken its toll as the team was defeated in their final match, placing them in a tie for 7th place.

Although Impact was starting to come together as a group, they still have their work cut out for them if they want to compete at the level they demonstrated they should be at. An overall great effort from everyone involved helped this team take its first few steps on the road to success in their volleyball careers.

Coach Pappas