GPS First VI volleyball report, round 2

St Joseph’s Nudgee College broke through for a drought breaking win over Brisbane Boys College in round 2 of GPS First VI volleyball today.

St Joseph’s Nudgee College broke through for a drought breaking win over Brisbane Boys College in round 2 of GPS First VI volleyball today.

For the first time in at last five seasons, Nudgee College enjoyed a victory over BBC, winning 3-0.

Coach Angus Burton watched his captain William Roostan, Joshua Reid, Ethan Petcos and Kynan Enever lead the way from start to finish.

Volleyball match between Nudgee College (blue) and Brisbane Boys College at Nudgee. Photo of Josh R 6 February 2021 Nudgee Picture by Richard Gosling

“We really dominated after winning the first set 25-10 and across the board maintained pressure,’’ said Nudgee director of volleyball Jorden Smith.

Tset set by set scores were:

Set 1: NC 25 BBC 11

Set 2: NC 25 BBC 20

Set 3: NC 25 BBC 17

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It was a good day overall for Nudgee, with the college winning 11 out of 21 matches - the first time since 2016 Nudgee has secured more wins across the year groups than the powerful BBC.

Brisbane Boys College at Nudgee. Picture by Richard Gosling

St Joseph’s Gregory Terrace also had a win, this time 3-nil over Brisbane State High School.

Terrace co-ordinator Cameron Young said Shaun Anderson was outstanding for the side, with 10 aces.

“He was consistent, with runs of three and four at a time,’’ Young said.

“Our serving overall was excellent and that was one part of our game which helped us throughout.’’

Young said it was a clinical match and praised his team’s aggression.’’

Volleyball match between Nudgee College (blue) and Brisbane Boys College at Nudgee.Picture by Richard Gosling

Young said BSHS were also a spirited bunch who were “constantly celebrating their points.’’

He said the BSHS enthusiasm and the manner in which they “got around each other’’ rubbed off on his side.

Brisbane Grammar School got on the court for the first time this season to beat Ipswich Grammar School.

Coach Rhys Cox said BGS won 16 of 18 GPS fixtures across the year levels, with the First VI winning 3-nil in a “clinical performance’’.

Volleyball match between Nudgee College (blue) and Brisbane Boys College at Nudgee. Picture by Richard Gosling

Cox said it was a relief for his squad to get back on the court after a round 1 bye.

“It was a good opportunity to get our first game under our belt and a good chance to five everyone a run,’’ he said.

Volleyball match between Nudgee College (blue) and Brisbane Boys College at Nudgee. Photo of Josh R 6 February 2021 Nudgee Picture by Richard Gosling

“The boys have been training since September so it was good to finally play in a real match.

“Being our first game, everyone got a good run and it was genuine team performance.’’

Originally published as GPS First VI volleyball report, round 2