Story by Zachary Foo/Red Sports. Photos by Laura Lee/Red Sports

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Sofia Mo (PHS #13) spikes the ball past her defender Evergreen (#8). (Photo 1 © Laura Lee/Red Sports)

Yio Chu Kang Sports Complex, Monday, July 21, 2014 — Presbyterian High School (PHS) are North Zone champions after beating Evergreen Secondary (EVG) 2–0 in the final of the North Zone C Division Girls Volleyball Championship. They improved on their top-four finish in 2013.

Presbyterian High claimed the first six points, as Evergreen struggled to return their serves. Nicole Gong (PHS #11) played a key part in that run, as she placed her serves extremely well each time. EVG #10 ended that run with a well-timed block after a Presbyterian High spike. This would mark a 5–0 run of Evergreen’s own, which pulled them within one of Presbyterian High.

However, Presbyterian High would assert themselves in the set. They promptly went on a 14–0 run, behind the strong serves of Glendiz Chan (PHS #7). Presbyterian High would go on to clinch the first set 25–12.

Nicole Gong (PHS #11) gave her team the first two points with her good serves in the second set. EVG #10 was doing her best as the middle blocker, but her teammates were unable to follow up each time. Evergreen conceded several points due to miscommunication between players. However, Evergreen showed more grit to put on a stronger fight in this set.

Crystal Chaw (PHS #12) was solid for her team as the middle blocker, claiming two straight points of her blocks. Evergreen looked to set up EVG #10 each time and the strategy worked well throughout.

Towards the end of the set, Evergreen struggled to hit over the Presbyterian High blockers. This allowed Presbyterian to close out the set, eventually winning 25–18.

Presbyterian High captain, Sheila Lim (#5), said, “We were top four last year, so I am very happy that we won. We endured a lot of hardships throughout training and God’s love was able to pull us through. We want to thank our supporters, teachers, parents, coaches and the school for this win.”

Scoring by Set
Presbyterian High vs Evergreen Secondary
First set: 25–12 (1–0)
Second set: 25–18 (2–0)

Presbyterian High Roster
Reiko Lim (#2), Gwendolyn Yip (#3), Esther Ho (#4), Sheila Lim (#5), Chong Ean Qi (#6), Glendiz Chan (#7), Annabelle Kwok (#10), Nicole Gong (#11), Crystal Chaw (#12), Sofia Mo (#13), Jann Chia (#14), Carelle Joan (#16), Kelly Foo (#17), Eunice Ho (#18)

Evergreen Secondary Roster
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