By rdnewsNOW staff

RDC ATHLETICS RECAP

Weekend recap: Jan. 23-26

Jan 27, 2020 | 6:48 AM

RED DEER- After nearly pulling off a rally at home, the RDC Kings Hockey team shutout the NAIT Ooks in Edmonton. The Hockey Queens defeated the Olds College Broncos twice. Both volleyball squads picked up a pair of match wins over the Ambrose University Lions. The Red Deer College Kings Indoor Track team earned first and the Queens took second at Running Room Grand Prix #1. After a tremendous Winter Regional, the RDC Queens Curling team qualified for the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Championships. The Basketball Queens played extremely well down south and dropped the Lethbridge College Kodiaks in back-to-back games. The Kings had some good performances, but couldn’t beat the undefeated Kodiaks on the hardwood.

Make Some Noise

The RBC sponsored ACAC initiative, Make Some Noise For Mental Health, was recognized at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre on January 24. RBC representatives were on site, and along with giving away many prizes, they donated $1,000 for mental health initiatives.

RDC Athletics will utilize those funds to help host a free financial literacy workshop in February for Red Deer College students.

RBC has been a long-time supporter of the College. They have provided significant funding to the College’s Student Ambassadors Program. In addition to their ongoing support for Make Some Noise, they’ve assisted with RDC scholarships and the Student Emergency Bursary.

project will take one year

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“We want to make sure that we are supporting the community. The awareness is the key part of mental health,” says Kelly Treleaven, Manager of Gaetz and Piper North RBC Branch. “If we don’t bring it to everyone’s attention, it doesn’t come out. We want to make sure we are part of that.”

Here is a summary of what happened this past week:

Queens Hockey | Thursday, Jan. 23 | Olds College

The Red Deer College Queens defeated the Broncos 2-1 after entering the third period down 1-0. Ashley Sutherland and Mariah McKersie struck for RDC in the final frame. Queens netminder Madison Fox made 29 saves (0.967).

Queens Hockey | Saturday, Jan. 25 | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

The second place Queens (12-4-2-0) downed the Broncos 3-1 at home. Neisha Germann, Brooklyn Rowley and Ashley Sutherland scored in the third period. RDC goaltender Karlee Fetch turned aside 19 out of 20 shots (0.950).

Kings Hockey | Friday, Jan. 24 | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

The Hockey Kings scored a trio of goals in the third period, but dropped a 5-3 decision to the NAIT Ooks. Ryley Smith, Scott Ferguson and Tyrell Mappin tallied for the Kings. RDC outshot NAIT 31-24.

Kings Hockey | Saturday, Jan. 25 | NAIT

The second place RDC Kings (14-4-2-0) blanked the Ooks 1-0. Kyle Salaway had the lone marker. Kings stopper Arik Weersink made 30 saves for the shutout. The Red Deer College Kings trail the NAIT Ooks by only four points for top spot in the league standings.

Queens Volleyball | Friday, Jan. 24 | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

The RDC Queens earned a five set decision over the Ambrose University Lions (25-20, 24-26, 25-19, 24-26 and 15-10). Red Deer’s Emma Holmes led the offence with 20 kills. Middle McKenna Olson totaled 11 kills, three digs, two stuff blocks and a pair of aces.

Queens Volleyball | Saturday, Jan. 25 | Ambrose University

The second place Queens (14-2) were victorious over the Lions (10-8) in four sets (25-21, 20-25, 25-18 and 25-14). Alexandria Greenshields recorded seven kills, five stuff blocks, four digs and two aces.

Kings Volleyball | Friday, Jan. 24 | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

The RDC Kings solidified a four set home decision over the Lions (25-20, 22-25, 25-17 and 25-21). Patrik Toze had 14 kills, three aces, two digs and a stuff block.

Kings Volleyball | Saturday, Jan. 25 | Ambrose University

The Kings swept the Lions on the road (25-20, 25-20 and 25-16). First-year player Carter Hills contributed 11 kills, two digs and one stuff block. Setter Tom Wass finished with 34 assists.

The Kings (12-4) share third spot in the south with the Briercrest College Clippers (12-6), although the Kings have two games in hand. Lethbridge College (13-3) is only two points ahead in second. SAIT (16-4) leads the pack, but has also played 20 matches.

Queens Basketball | Friday, Jan. 24 | Lethbridge College

The Queens played extremely well and defeated the Kodiaks 76-67 in Lethbridge. Britney Peters had a great game, totaling 18 points, eight rebounds and two steals.

Queens Basketball | Saturday, Jan. 25 | Lethbridge College

The RDC Queens (6-7) earned an impressive 79-76 victory over the third seed Lethbridge College Kodiaks (8-7) in an afternoon rematch. Sandra Garcia-Bernal led the way with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Britney Peters had another solid performance, stacking up 17 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals.

Despite sitting in sixth spot in the south, the Queens are only four points out of the playoffs.

Kings Basketball | Friday, Jan. 24 | Lethbridge College

The Red Deer College Kings dropped a 93-71 road game to the Kodiaks. Spencer Klassen led the Kings’ offence with 16 points.

Kings Basketball | Saturday, Jan. 25 | Lethbridge College

The RDC Kings (6-7) knocked down 32 points in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t overtake the unbeaten Lethbridge College Kodiaks. The home team won 97-83. Klassen had 22 points. Tyronn King scored 18 and Spain’s Ramiro Martinez Quintanilla Jimenez contributed 16.

The Kings sit only two points out of a playoff position.

RDC Curling | Jan. 24 to 26 | Winter Regional | NAIT

The Queens had a magnificent weekend, qualifying for the ACAC Championships after going 5-1 at the Avonair Curling Club. The team finished with a combined 8-4 record from the Fall and Winter Regionals.

The Kings went 3-3 in Edmonton (5-7 combined) and the RDC Mixed Curling team had a 1-4 weekend (4-6 combined). Both squads won’t advance.

RDC Indoor Track | Sat., Jan. 25 | Running Room Grand Prix #1 | MacEwan University

In their first competition of the season, the RDC Kings earned top spot with 67 team points and the Queens (48 points) placed second at Running Room Grand Prix #1.

There were many top three placements from RDC student-athletes. Please refer to the online event recap for more details.

For more information on RDC Athletics, the student-athletes and teams, visit: rdcathletics.ca