The JA Williams (JAWS) JV girls A side Sharks volleyball team and the Mallaig Stingers boys were the gold winners of the 2024 mini Wow Pow volleyball tournament which took place at the Bold Center on Oct. 18 and 19.
The annual sporting competition, which is hosted by JAWS, drew 18 Grade 9 and 10 teams from across northeastern Alberta, including ones from Cold Lake, Bonnyville, St. Paul, Fort McMurray, Mallaig, and surrounding areas.
The JV JAWS girls defeated the Cold Lake Junior High Cobras in two sets to win first place while the Stingers won their final against the Fort McMurray-based Ecole McTavish Marauders in three sets. Following these games, the Cobras and the Marauders were the runners up in this year’s tournament.
Wow Pow this weekend
The mini Wow Pow serves as preparation for the annual Wow Pow tournament, which enters its 52nd year this year and takes place at the Bold Center from Oct. 25-26.
