2017-18 Humber Men's Volleyball News
MEN'S VOLLEYBALL ADDS DYNAMIC MIDDLE TO 2018 CLASS
May 07, 2018
Lively native Maximum Crowder has committed to joining the Humber Hawks men's volleyball program for the upcoming 2018-19 varsity season.
MEN'S VOLLEYBALL BOLSTER ROSTER WITH ADDITION OF ALBERT
April 27, 2018
Georgetown native Jacob Albert has committed to joining the Humber Hawks men's volleyball program for the upcoming 2018-19 varsity season.
YEAR IN REVIEW: STREAKING HAWKS FLY TO OCAA SILVER MEDAL IN 17-18
April 20, 2018
The Humber Hawks men’s volleyball team reinvented themselves in 2017-18, and took to the court with many new faces. The new look Hawks had a mission, and with Humber’s longest serving head coach Wayne Wilkins, had the leadership to guide them on their quest.
OCAA TOP ROOKIE NOW HUMBER'S TOP FRESHMAN
April 03, 2018
Upon insertion into the starting line-up after return from injury early in the season,
HAWKS PUNCH TICKET TO GOLD MEDAL GAME WITH 3-0 SWEEP
February 24, 2018
BARRIE, ON: The Humber Hawks faced the number one team in the east division and the hosts the Georgian Grizzlies in the second semi-final of the 2018 OCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship on Friday night at the Georgian Athletic Centre. The Hawks fought through a very loud home team crowd to take the match in three very tight sets 3-0 by scores of 25-21, 25-22 and 25-22. Clayton Blanchette (St. Catharines) was named player of the game for the Hawks after posting a team-high three blocks along with five kills. “The boys came together, it was a group effort, I’ve never seen us play like that before,” said Blanchette post-game. “The crowd was hype and it was a great atmosphere, it was fun to play.” Humber Head Coach Wayne Wilkins was impressed with his team’s execution on the court. “Probably in my most recent years, one of the easiest matches on a coach,” said Wilkins. “These kids work so hard, I don’t ever have to question or worry, they did it themselves and earned it.” The Hawks will now move onto the gold medal match against the Fanshawe Falcons on Saturday afternoon at 5 p.m. “Our last match up was a barn burner,” added Wilkins. “We are tightly matched teams. If we work hard and don’t get any self-doubt, just stay confident, we will be fine.” The Grizzlies will now re-set focus in on earning their first OCAA medal in team history when they go for bronze on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. when they take on the Redeemer Royals.
TWO TOP TEAMS IN OCAA BATTLE FOR OCAA GOLD TONIGHT
February 24, 2018
BARRIE, ON: The Humber Hawks and Fanshawe Falcons have been recognized all year as the top two teams in the province, and on Saturday night at Georgian College in Barrie they will have the opportunity to decide who is number one.
HAWKS TURN IN SILVER MEDAL PERFORMANCE AT PROVINCIALS
February 24, 2018
BARRIE, ON: The Humber Hawks just completed their best season in the last few years, finishing the year with an OCAA silver medal around their neck. Although it was not the colour they wanted, leading into the gold medal game with the top-ranked and undefeated Fanshawe Falcons, give them full credit for a terrific season and an outstanding provincial tournament. Humber advanced to the gold medal game with a solid quarter-final win over the consolation champs from Conestoga, and then a sweep of the host and number one team from the East, in the Georgian Grizzlies. Fanshawe swept through the two first round in easy fashion, downing Fleming and Redeemer in straight sets. Fanshawe cruised to the OCAA provincial title over the Humber Hawks with a controlling 3-0 (25 -12,25-18,25-13) Give the Falcons full credit in the win, as they did not allow a very good Humber to play a part in the outcome. From set to set, it was Fanshawe that dictated the play, first by great defence and then by an all-inclusive offence that was directed by their setter. “Simply put, they were the better team tonight”, said Hawks head coach Wayne Wilkins. “I am so proud of my guys, and even though the silver may be hard to swallow now, they earned it and will be that even hungrier next year”. Dylan Devecseri was his Humber's Player of the Game after posting a team-high 10 kills. Two Hawks were recognized for their fine play when the championship all-stars were announced. Devecseri and Kamyn Wilkins were named to the championship all-star team.
HAWKS ENTER GRIZZLIES DEN FOR OCAA SEMI-FINAL MATCH UP
February 23, 2018
BARRIE, ON: The Humber Hawks are just a step away from a shot at OCAA gold, but that step is a big one, as they not only play the East Division champion Georgian Grizzlies, they will pay them in the den of the bear.
HAWKS DOMINATE CONDORS AND BOOK TICKET TO SEMIS
February 22, 2018
BARRIE, ON: The Humber Hawks men’s volleyball team started the 2018 OCAA Men’s Volleyball in fine fashion, as they defeated the Conestoga Condors 3-1 (25-15, 25-19, 29-31, 25-16) and have now advanced to the OCAA Semi-Finals. The match is set for 8:00 pm on Friday night against the host and number one team from the East, the Georgian Grizzlies. The Grizzlies advanced to the semi-final by way of a 3-0 win over the Niagara Knights.
DEVECSERI, WILKINS AND KIM HONOURED FOR SEASON PLAY
February 21, 2018
BARRIE, ON: The Humber Hawks, the number six ranked team in the country, had three players honoured with post-season awards on Thursday morning at the 2018 OCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship Awards Banquet.
HAWKS OPEN FINAL 8 ON THURSDAY VS CONESTOGA IN BARRIE
February 20, 2018
ETOBICOKE, ON: The Humber Hawks men’s volleyball team, currently ranked as the number six team in the nation, will open the 2018 OCAA volleyball championships on Thursday evening at Georgian College in Barrie with a match-up with a familiar foe in the West Division’s Conestoga Condors.
HAWKS SWEEP ALGONQUIN AND ADVANCE TO OCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS
February 17, 2018
ETOBICOKE, ON: The Humber Hawks men's volleyball team defeated the Algonquin Thunder 3-1, and now advance to the 2018 OCAA Championships at Georgian College in Barrie next week.
HAWKS EARN SATURDAY HOME PLAYOFF CROSSOVER GAME
February 15, 2018
ETOBICOKE, ON: The Humber Hawks men’s volleyball team suffered a defeat for the first time in 15 games to end the regular season, but based on their 15-3 record, have placed second in the West and earned a home playoff crossover game. The East Division’s seventh placing team, the Algonquin Thunder, will travel to Etobicoke on Saturday for a do-or-die match with the Hawks. The winner will move onto the Final 8 at Georgian College, while the loser will look forward to the 2018/19 season.
HAWKS LOSE THRILLER TO UNDEFEATED FANSHAWE
February 14, 2018
ETOBICOKE, ON: The Humber Hawks men's volleyball team played a second set for the ages, dropping it 41-39. The visiting Falcons went on to take the clean sheet 3-0. Full story to come.
SOMETHING HAS TO GIVE AS TEAMS SHARE 31 STRAIGHT WINS
February 12, 2018
ETOBICOKE, ON: The Humber Hawks and the Fanshawe Falcons have combined for a run of 31 straight wins in OCAA West Division play. Fanshawe, at 17-0, have clinched the West, but the Hawks are on quite a run with 14 victories in a row. The two teams meet in the regular season finale for both squads on Wednesday night at Humber. THE MATCH UP Fanshawe “FALCONS” @ Humber “HAWKS” 17-0, 1st West 15-2, 2nd West Wednesday, February 14/18 8:00 pm (or 30 minutes after the conclusion of the women’s game) Humber Athletic Centre – Etobicoke, Ontario LAST TIME OUT The Hawks had little trouble on Sunday in Sudbury, as they dispatched the Cambrian Golden Shield in three straight sets. Over the weekend in Sudbury, which included a sweep of Boreal on Saturday, the coaching staff was able to utilize his whole bench in both matches. LAST TIME OUT VS. FANSHAWE Fanshawe has only surrendered only four set losses this year, and one of them was to the Hawks earlier this season. Humber took the first set, then lost two tight ones before bowing out in the fourth via a blowout 25-10 score. Clayton Blanchette (21) and Kamyn Wilkins (16) scored in double figures for the Humber team. Three Falcons scored in double digits, led by Cole Jordan’s 21. SCOUTING FANSHAWE • In all-time regular season play between the two teams, the Falcons have hold a 17-15 edge, but the Hawks hold a slim 7-6 mark at the Humber Athletic Centre • As with their women’s team, Fanshawe ranks high in all categories except the blocking categories. They check in at number one in hitting percentage (.321) and aces per set (2.36) • Cole Jordan is lighting up the league, with his mark of 4.8 points per set placing him in first place in the entire league • David Gundrum leads the team in assists with 304, while Sebastian Lethbridge has chipped in with 173 helpers HAWK NOTES • Humber, now with 14 straight wins have tied best regular season string in team history • The Hawks sit well within the top 10 of most statistical areas, but do not dominate any category, topping out at fourth in assists per set • They continue to be led by Dylan Devecseri, and his mark of 3.8 points per set. Clayton Blanchette (3.4) and Kamyn Wilkins (3.3) provide a solid supporting cast • Setting has been a plus for Humber, as Rady Kim (315) and Jake Gomes (174) have been terrific table setters HISTORY WATCH • Wayne Wilkins continues to build on his second place all-time Humber Hawk coaching wins mark • Clayton Blanchette surpassed 600 kills this past weekend in Sudbury WATCH LIVE • The game will be streamed “LIVE” on the Humber Sports Network – HSN. CLICK HERE for the link
HAWKS NAIL DOWN 14TH STRAIGHTON SUNDAY IN SUDBURY
February 11, 2018
SUDBURY, ON: The second match of the Hawks two game road trip ended with another win as the men continue on their roll to make it 14 straight.