Volleyball Bay of Plenty Junior Champs 2024 – Done and Dusted!
What a ride! Our five girls’ teams and three boys’ teams took Rotorua by storm, battling it out over two action-packed weekends! From the adrenaline of the courts to the excitement of travel, it was an unforgettable experience for all our players.
It was truly a sight to see so many Ōtūmoetai College volleyballers giving it their all, representing our school with pride both on and off the court. A massive shout-out to each and every one of our teams for their hard work and determination.
Special shout-out to our Junior A Boys – they went all the way to the semi-finals, falling just short against the eventual champs, but bounced back like legends to take the bronze in a strong performance against Whakatane High School!
Huge thanks to our amazing coaches and managers for their dedication, energy, and support. Without them, none of this would be possible. Their commitment inspires our rangatahi every step of the way.
But the journey doesn’t stop here! Next up: North Island Junior Volleyball Champs in Auckland starting next week. Stay tuned for more updates, epic photos, and hopefully a few cool videos of our teams in action!
Rugby Sevens Aussie Exchange
On Tuesday we hosted a Rugby Sevens Aussie Exchange with ACT Brumbies Academy.
What an amazing opportunity and experience for our Junior Girls and Boys Sevens players. Thank you to our Head of Rugby – Jason Shepard and Teacher in Charge of Rugby – Arden Carter for making it happen! And of course ACT Brumbies Academy… first class sportsmanship on and off the field.
BOPSS Year 9 Beach Volleyball Champs
What an incredible day of action at the BOPSS Year 9 Beach Volleyball Champs on Wednesday! Our school sent THREE talented teams to compete, and they brought their A-game, dominating the sand in style.
A huge congratulations to:
- Maisie Young and Talia Hester, who battled their way to a well-earned Bronze in Division 1!
- Phoenix Robertson and Cameron Reinsfield, who also stormed to a Bronze in Division 1!
- Te Awa Korohina-Maude and Louis Thomson, who topped the podium and took home the Gold in Division 2!
These athletes showcased incredible teamwork, resilience, and skill in the scorching heat, making us all so proud. What a fantastic result for our school! Keep your eyes on these stars—they’re just getting started!
BOPSS Year 10 Beach Volleyball Champs
What an electrifying day of beach volleyball at the BOPSS Y10 Beach Volleyball Champs held this Thursday! Our athletes put on a spectacular show, with five girls’ teams and three boys’ teams giving it their all on the sand. Here’s the rundown of the thrilling action:
Boys’ Side: A Day of Victories and Close Calls!
- Division 1: Huge congratulations to Aiden Taljaardt and Ari Bussenschutt for an outstanding silver medal finish! They fought hard and came up just short in an epic final, but their performance was nothing short of stellar.
- Division 2: Our two boys’ teams were on fire! Both teams won their Quarter-Final matches, setting up an all-ŌTC Semi-Final. In a nail-biting face-off, Willie Rossouw and Lachlan Green came out on top, and then powering through the final to take gold!
- Finn Playford and Ashton Jarratt showed incredible resilience, bouncing back from the loss in the semi-final to claim bronze.
Girls’ Side: ŌTC Dominates the Sand!
- Division 1: Sophie Stocks and Ava Wright fought hard but lost a tight Quarter-Final. Despite the setback, they showed grit and determination, finishing a respectable 5th overall. Well played, girls!
- Division 2: Our girls’ teams absolutely dominated, with all four teams securing victories to set up an all-ŌTC Semi-Final showdown! The competition was fierce, but Makena Daisley and Annie Park took the gold with an impressive performance, proving that they are a force to be reckoned with on the sand!
- Big shout-outs to our other teams who made it all the way to the Semi-Finals: Georgia Cook & Indie-Rose Dwyer-Vianello, Fianna Gardner & Ayla Parker, and Fenella Price & Charli McDonald. You all played with heart and skill, and we couldn’t be prouder!
Incredible Teamwork and Sportsmanship!
It was a day packed with high-energy matches, teamwork, and incredible individual performances. ŌTC had a strong presence throughout, and the sportsmanship and positive attitude on display were truly inspiring.
A massive congratulations to all players, and our two student coaches – Devlin Langton & Bradley Wiessing, and finally our Teacher in Charge of Beach Volleyball Tom Collier or better known as TC – you all made this event one to remember!
PS – unfortunately there are no physical medals for Division 2
BOPSS Junior Tennis Champs
On Tuesday, our Junior Tennis team hit the road and made their way to Rotorua for the BOPSS Junior Tennis Champs—and what a day it was! The competition was fierce, but our players gave it their best on the court.
Outstanding performances:
- Riley Fenwick was on fire, powering through the competition to become the Division 2 Singles Champion!
- Ryan Baveystock and Connor Alexander teamed up for an epic run to the final, finishing as Boys Doubles Runners-Up!
A special shoutout to Pilar Bejarno Valdazo, who put up a fantastic fight in a tough girls singles tournament.
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