The CHRVC teams had an outstanding showing at the Eastern Shore Showdown, demonstrating skill, teamwork, and resilience across multiple divisions. Here’s a breakdown of their performances:

13 Hybrid

The CHRVC 13 Hybrid team dominated their bracket, going undefeated throughout the tournament. They started strong with convincing wins over Limitless Power (25-17, 25-8) and RVBC 12U Blue (25-8, 25-8). The momentum carried through as they took down RVBC 13U Blue (25-14, 25-21). In the playoffs, they overpowered FVC-13U Tide (25-8, 25-9) and secured a thrilling three-set victory over Coastal VBC 13 Navy (21-25, 25-23, 15-12) to claim the championship title.

14 National

CHRVC 14 National also had a flawless run, proving their dominance. They opened with victories over Coastal VBC 14 Navy (25-12, 26-24) and 14U MidShore Mustangs (25-10, 25-8). A commanding performance against FVC-14U Surge (25-8, 25-10) secured their playoff spot. In the gold bracket, they edged out Coastal VBC 14 Navy in a tough three-set match (25-14, 25-27, 15-9) before closing the tournament with a decisive win over SRVC Royals 14 (25-5, 25-19), earning the championship title.

15 National

CHRVC 15 National delivered a strong performance, finishing in the Top 10 of their division. They battled back from a first-set loss to defeat Shenandoah Surge WV 15U (18-25, 25-18, 15-11) and overcame FVC-15U Vibe in another three-setter (18-25, 25-23, 15-6). Their only setback came against Limitless Force (25-27, 25-15, 15-11). In bracket play, Coastal VBC 15 Navy proved too strong (25-12, 25-13), and despite a hard-fought match, West Shore YMCA 15 Blue edged them out (25-22, 22-25, 15-11). A Top 10 finish in a highly competitive field is a fantastic accomplishment!

16 National

CHRVC 16 National had an incredible tournament, finishing 3rd overall! They dominated pool play, winning every match against Atlas Swarm (25-13, 25-11), RVBC 16U Royal (25-13, 25-19), and ARVC 16-1 (25-20, 25-2). Their playoff run saw them take down Victory (1 Cor. 15:57) (25-19, 25-8) and RVBC 16U Blue (25-20, 25-12). In the gold bracket finals, they put up a strong fight but fell to ECC 16 North National (25-20, 25-17). A 3rd place finish is an outstanding result for this talented group!

18 National

CHRVC 18 National played a stellar tournament, showcasing their experience and composure on their way to a 2nd place finish! They opened with a three-set win over Ultra Blues 18U (25-22, 27-29, 15-11) before falling to GO Volley 18 N (25-16, 25-12). They rebounded with a dominant win over Schuylkill Eclipse 18 (25-17, 25-14). In the playoffs, they took down Venom 18 (25-21, 25-8) and Atlas Aces 1 (26-24, 25-12). In a hard-fought final match, GO Volley 18 N edged them out again (25-17, 25-14), securing CHRVC 18 National a well-earned runner-up spot!

Final Takeaways

CHRVC teams delivered impressive performances across all age groups, with multiple teams finishing undefeated and securing two championship titles. With a Top 10 finish for 15 National, a 3rd place finish for 16 National, and a 2nd place finish for 18 National, CHRVC athletes proved they can compete at the highest levels. Congratulations to all players and coaches for an outstanding tournament!