Duchess Park dominance is still in fashion in senior girls volleyball.
The Condors won their seventh consecutive north central zone championship title at the triple-A level on Friday night. In a best-of-five match at Kelly Road, against the Kelly Road Roadrunners, Duchess swept to victory. Set scores were 25-16, 25-20, 25-23.
In the clash against the Runners, the Condors were missing Grade 12 middle blocker Nicole Schlick, one of their top talents. Schlick is recovering from a shoulder injury and was replaced by fellow Grade 12 Kelly Matters, who is normally a power hitter.
Even with the switch, the Condors were never seriously threatened.
"The first two games we were in control," said Condors coach Richard Mintenko. "The last game, the girls didn't play up to par. But, overall, I think we're ready."
Ready for the provincial championship tournament, that is. The Condors will host the 16-team B.C. final Dec. 2-4.
