Congrats to RDP's Kings & Queens Volleyball Teams
The RDP Kings Volleyball team won its 21st gold medal at the ACAC Men’s Volleyball Championship held in Lloydminster.
RDP Athletics Recap
This past week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Volleyball team won gold at the ACAC Men’s Volleyball Championship. The Queens Volleyball team sealed bronze in Camrose. The Kings and Queens Hockey teams wrapped up regular season competition with back-to-back victories. The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Futsal squad qualified for the ACAC Championship. The Queens Futsal team missed the postseason.
ACAC Men’s Volleyball Championship | Lakeland College | February 20-22
ACAC Men's Volleyball Championship
Tournament MVP
The RDP Kings Volleyball team won its 21st gold medal at the ACAC Men’s Volleyball Championship held in Lloydminster.
On Thursday, the Kings opened the championship with a sweep over the University of Alberta Augustana Vikings (25-19, 25-21 and 25-13). Colby Nemeth led the Kings with 12 kills (0.526).
The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings downed the host Lakeland College Rustlers in straight sets on Friday (25-20, 25-23 and 25-17), advancing to the gold medal match. Owen Langberg contributed six kills and two blocks.
In Saturday’s final, the RDP Kings defeated the Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks in four sets (25-23, 22-25, 25-16 and 25-18). Setter Brett Theise accumulated 31 assists, two digs, one block and one service ace.
The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings will compete at the 2025 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Men’s Volleyball National Championship from March 5-8. The Providence Pilots will host the championship in Niverville, Manitoba.
ACAC Awards for the RDP Kings
- Colby Nemeth - ACAC Men’s Volleyball South Player of the Year
- Head Coach Aaron Schulha – ACAC Men’s Volleyball South Coach of the Year
- Nemeth, Brett Theise, Owen Langberg – ACAC Men’s Volleyball South All-Conference
- Theise – ACAC Men’s Volleyball Championship Tournament MVP
- Nemeth, Brett Lower – ACAC Men’s Volleyball Championship Tournament All-Stars
ACAC Women’s Volleyball Championship | U of A Augustana | February 20-22
The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Volleyball team earned bronze at the ACAC Women’s Volleyball Championship.
Volleyball CHampionship Tournament All-Star
The RDP Queens swept the NAIT Ooks in their opening match (25-21, 25-16 and 25-22) on Thursday. Lauren Junck led the Queens with 14 kills (0.250).
On Friday, the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens dropped a four-set decision to the Lakeland College Rustlers (29-27, 16-25, 20-25 and 12-25). Setter Maria Brouwer recorded 26 assists, 11 digs, two kills and one block for RDP.
In the bronze medal match, the Queens defeated The King’s University Eagles in straight sets (29-27, 25-23 and 25-21). Junck powered the Queens’ offence with 16 kills. Libero Francesca Sandini had 15 digs and three assists.
ACAC Awards for the RDP Queens
- Lauren Junck – ACAC Women’s Volleyball South Player of the Year
- Junck, Autumn Roos, Francesca Sandini – ACAC Women’s Volleyball South All-Conference
- Junck – ACAC Women’s Volleyball Championship Tournament All-Star
Upcoming RDP Athletics Action
There are still many opportunities to come cheer on your RDP Kings & Queens! This week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings and Queens Hockey teams will begin the first round of the playoffs. The RDP Kings and Queens Curling teams will compete at the 2025 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA)/Curling Canada College Championships. The Queens Basketball team will vie for a medal at the ACAC Women’s Basketball Championship in Edmonton. The Red Deer Polytechnic Dance team will compete in Calgary. The Indoor Track team will participate in Running Room Grand Prix #3.
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