YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region Team of the Month: Maverick Rangers 17-and-under Boys’ Volleyball Team

By Ottawa Sportspage

About: The Ottawa Mavericks went undefeated in 9 matches, dropping only one set throughout the competition, to win the 17-and-under boys’ gold medal at the Apr. 11-13 Ontario Volleyball Championships in Waterloo. The Mavs downed Forest City from London 27-25, 25-16 in the final. Maxime Gratton and Francis Bessette were named to the provincial all-star team. It was the second consecutive provincial crown for the group, who will compete next at the May 9-11 nationals in Toronto.

Team Members: Ahmad Abdelaziz, Francis Bessette, Kylar Code, William Deschamps, Dillan DiTomaso, Antoine Ducharme, Olivier Ducharme, Jacob Ferland, Tristan Godmaire, Maxime Gratton, Jacob Matheson, Austin Rawlings, Coaches François St-Denis, Tammy St-Denis, Paul Gratton & Claude Ferland.

E-mail editor@sportsottawa.com to nominate your Stars! Please include Athlete or Team’s Name, Player Roster, and why they should be recognized. Courtesy of the YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region, the selected Stars of the Month will receive free passes to the Y.