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RDP Athletics recap – Dec. 3-5

Dec 6, 2021 | 10:19 AM

The final weekend of conference play ahead of fall 2021 exams went this past weekend, with both the Red Deer Queens and Kings programs finding success.

*Summaries courtesy RDP Athletics

Kings Hockey | Friday, December 3 | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Hockey team (2-1-1-0) defeated the Portage College Voyageurs 4-2. Mathieu Lapointe, Kyle Salaway, Cruz Cote, and North Star Sports Kings Player of the Game Tucker Scantlebury scored for the Polytechnic. Kings goaltender Arik Weersink made 29 saves.

Kings Volleyball | Friday, December 3 | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

The first place Kings Volleyball team picked up a three set victory over the SAIT Trojans (25-17, 25-22 and 25-20). First-year Brett Lower was outstanding, totaling 16 kills, seven digs, and an assist for the Kings.

Kings Volleyball | Saturday, December 4 | SAIT

The Kings (7-1) dropped a close five set decision to the Trojans (21-25, 22-25, 27-25, 25-23 and 11-15). Setter Brett Theise (32 assists) filled in for injured starter Maddux Greves. Australia’s Patrik Toze led the Kings’ offence with 18 kills.

Queens Volleyball | Friday, December 3 | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens swept the SAIT Trojans (25-15, 25-17 and 25-21). Outside hitter Tess Pearman recorded 11 kills for the Polytechnic. Sylvan Lake’s Anna Carlson was efficient on the right side, accumulating eight kills, six digs, two blocks and an assist.

Queens Volleyball | Saturday, December 4 | SAIT

The first place Red Deer Polytechnic Queens extended their undefeated streak to eight, downing the SAIT Trojans in Calgary (25-16, 27-25 and 25-18). Queens setter Emma Letkeman contributed 21 assists, three kills, two service aces and one dig. Libero Kaylee Domoney, a Kinesiology General student from Red Deer, was solid defensively, totaling seven digs and a pair of assists.

More in-depth game recaps are at rdpolytechathletics.ca.