In an epic, five-set battle, the D.P. Todd Trojans slipped past the College Heights Cougars for zone gold. Deservedly -- and in a break with tradition -- both senior girls volleyball teams advanced to the double-A provincial championship tournament.
In a fun twist, neither club knew that just getting into the final guaranteed a berth in provincials.
The zone championship match was played Saturday at Nechako Valley secondary in Vanderhoof. In the deciding set, the Trojans edged the Cougars 15-11.
"They played really well -- they fought hard for every point," Trojans coach Kim Forrest said of her players. "So did (the Cougars). There were times when we'd get down and we'd come back, and same with College Heights."
Neither Forrest nor College Heights coach Jason Olexyn told their players beforehand there were two berths in provincials instead of just one.
