Spoils were shared across the region’s schools following another eventful Black Ranges volleyball day.

Horsham College senior boys, Murtoa College senior girls, and Wimmera Lutheran College’s intermediate boys and girls all progressed to the Greater Western Regional finals to be held next month.

All four teams were successfully led by their experienced players, underlining just how important it is for schools to ensure those students who excel at their chosen sport are given every opportunity to shine, not just for themselves, but also the school they represent.

The Black Ranges winners will next square off against the winning schools of divisions from Warrnambool and Ballarat.

Phantoms in Ballarat

The final preparation before round one of volleyball State League sees Phantoms’ teams travel to Ballarat this weekend for the 45th Annual Skins Tournament.

The iconic tournament will enter a new future, with Volleyball Ballarat able to access the new Selkirk Stadium, giving the event the ability to run eight courts in the one venue, opening up endless possibilities for the association.

Young gun Oscar Jackman is excited for this weekend’s tournament as it signifies that state league is just around the corner.

“We’ve done two selection trials, a training camp, Warrnambool tournament and now Ballarat, so our build up to the start of state league couldn’t be any better. I’m so looking forward to this weekend in Ballarat,” he said.

–– David Berry

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