When it comes to Grade 8 boys volleyball, it's hard to beat the Minnekhada Mustangs -- year in, year out.
The Mustangs marched to a remarkable third straight District A high school championship after recently beating Scott Creek middle school in two straight games. Scott Creek went on to capture the District B crown. Minnekhada's Grade 7 boys v-ball team also captured the District championship, meaning next year could very well be a four-peat for the Mustangs at the Grade 8 level.
"I would have to say the success of the team has been building over time," said Mustangs head coach Frank Lore, whose team compiled a 5-1 record going into playoffs, where they won eight games over two days to take the title. "Our coaches [including Phil Hughes and Tibor Budai] have been putting in a lot of time over their teaching careers and credit should also go to our PE program. A winning culture is being built and school pride is playing a role in our success, too."
