By rdnewsNOW staff

RDC ATHLETICS

Weekend Recap: Feb. 28 – Mar. 1

Mar 2, 2020 | 6:39 AM

RED DEER- Three RDC teams earned Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) medals this past weekend. The Red Deer College Kings Volleyball team won gold in Lethbridge. The Volleyball Queens picked up silver in Medicine Hat. The RDC Queens Curling team earned silver at the ACAC Curling Championships.

The Hockey Queens pushed the NAIT Ooks to game three of the semi-final, but were edged in double-overtime. The Basketball Queens competed hard against the St. Mary’s University Lightning, but dropped both contests. The Kings Basketball team earned one win over the Lightning, solidifying fourth spot in the south and a berth in the playoffs. The Red Deer College Kings Hockey team split their weekend series with the SAIT Trojans, wrapping up second in the standings and a bye in the first round of the playoffs.

Here is a summary of what happened this past week:

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The Red Deer College Queens had a fantastic weekend on the pebbled ice and the only team they couldn’t defeat was the eventual gold medal winning University of Alberta Augustana Vikings. The Queens earned ACAC silver.

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The Queens went 2-1 throughout round robin competition, with a 7-6 win over NAIT and 6-3 victory over Concordia. The U of A Augustana Vikings shaded the Queens 7-6. When the teams were seeded first to fourth, the Vikings eclipsed the Queens 5-4. On Sunday, RDC soundly defeated Concordia 8-1, which put the hosts in the gold medal game. On the final shot, the U of A Augustana Vikings edged the RDC Queens 5-4 in the finals.

“I think they did very well. We came into this expecting very tough competition and we had very tough competition,” said RDC Queens Curling Coach Eldon Raab. “The girls excelled and really showed maturity. They did what we wanted them to do, perform at their best. I’m very proud of them.”

Queens Hockey | Feb. 28 to Mar. 1 | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

The RDC Queens battled hard but dropped the third game of the best-of-three ACAC semi-final to the NAIT Ooks in double-overtime. The Ooks captured game one 5-2 in Red Deer. Ashley Sutherland and Mary Hirsch scored for RDC.

With their backs against the wall, the Queens evened the series with a 4-3 road victory. Avery Lajeunnesse, Hirsch, Madison Sansom and Sutherland tallied. RDC goalie Madison Fox was tremendous, making 27 saves.

Back at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre for game three, the NAIT Ooks struck in double-overtime, earning a 3-2 decision. Hirsch and Kirsten Baumgardt recorded the Queens’ markers.

“I thought they battled right until the end. They competed all season and it was a great series. That’s how overtime goes. One shot and that’s the difference,” stated Queens Head Coach Kelly Coulter. “You see the tears of sorrow, but that’s because they truly loved playing for each other and the crown in front of them.”

Kings Hockey | Friday, Feb. 28 | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

Sylvan Lake’s Chase Thudium connected in double-overtime, leading the Kings to a 6-5 home win. Scoring in regulation for RDC were Chase Thudium, Trevor Costello, Lynnden Pastachak, Scott Ferguson and Regan Doig. Kings goaltender Arik Weersink made 40 saves.

Kings Hockey | Saturday, Feb. 29 | SAIT

The RDC Kings were downed 4-3 by the Trojans in Calgary. Kyle Salaway, Dylan Thudium and Chance Longjohn sniped for the Kings in the final regular season contest. The Red Deer College Kings (20-6-2-0) finished second in the standings. They will receive a bye in the first round of the playoffs.

Queens Basketball | Friday, Feb. 28 | St. Mary’s University

In a very close game that came down to the final shot, the St. Mary’s University Lightning solidified a 74-73 home win. Britney Peters led the Queens with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Sandra Garcia-Bernal added 13 points and 11 boards.

Queens Basketball | Saturday, Feb. 29 | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

The RDC Queens dropped a 72-67 decision to the Lightning in the last regular season contest. Peters had a team-high 16 points. Lauren Cardinal sank 14 points and Sophie Melin had 13. The Queens (10-11) finished fifth in the south division.

“There’s been a tremendous amount of positives in growth individually in the athletes and collectively in the program. Some of the key things we decided as a team we’d focus on back in August, were our relentlessness, refusing to quit, and trying to be a great teammate,” said Queens Head Coach Mandy Botham.

“Consistency is another one. Consistency in our effort, in our attitude, in the classroom, going to lift weights and getting our shots up. From a basketball skills side and from that culture side, I’m really proud and excited the direction Queens Basketball is headed.”

Kings Basketball | Friday, Feb. 28 | St. Mary’s University

Cody White hit the game-winning shot and led the RDC Kings to a 78-77 road win over the St. Mary’s University Lightning. Toronto’s Tyronn King scored a game-high 27 points. Anthony Harper recorded a double-double, with 14 points and ten boards.

Kings Basketball | Friday, Feb. 29 | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

The Lightning picked up a 92-81 win over the Kings, completing regular season competition. Fifth-year Spencer Klassen led the way with 24 points. King added 17. The RDC Kings (10-11) placed fourth in the south, earning a berth in the postseason.

Queens Volleyball | Feb. 27-29 | ACAC Championship | Medicine Hat College

The Red Deer College Queens earned ACAC silver after the Briercrest College Clippers picked up a five set decision (21-25, 25-20, 20-25, 25-23 and 15-12) in the finals. Tess Pearman had 18 kills. Emma Holmes added 13. Setter Emma Letkeman recorded 39 assists. Kaylee Domoney accumulated 26 digs. Domoney, Holmes and Letkeman were named ACAC Championship Tournament All-Stars.

Leading up to the finals, the RDC Queens swept the Lakeland College Rustlers (25-18, 25-22 and 25-16). Then in the semi-final, the Red Deer College Queens dropped the U of A Augustana Vikings in straight sets (25-22, 25-21 and 25-22).

The Red Deer College Queens and Briercrest College Clippers will challenge for national gold from March 12-14 in Quebec City.

Kings Volleyball | Feb. 27-29 | ACAC Championship | Lethbridge College

The Red Deer College Kings won ACAC gold after dropping the host Lethbridge College Kodiaks in four sets (23-25, 25-19, 25-20 and 25-23). First-year Carter Hills contributed 16 kills. Pat Toze fired 15. Setter Tom Wass accumulated 37 assists. Hills and Wass were named ACAC Championship Tournament All-Stars. Toze was selected the Tournament MVP.

In the opening match, the RDC Kings defeated The King’s University Eagles in four sets (25-20, 25-10, 23-25 and 25-20). The Kings swept the Clippers in the semi-final (25-20, 25-13 and 25-19).

The RDC Kings and Lethbridge College Kodiaks will compete at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Men’s Volleyball National Championship in Fredericton, N.B from March 12-14.

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