Sports in brief: Volleyball Manitoba recognizes graduating all-stars

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Volleyball Manitoba recognizes graduating all-stars

Graduating high school volleyball players took to the court one last time this year at Volleyball Manitoba’s graduating all-star banquet and games on Dec. 9.

The event honoured individuals whose contributions were exceptional over the past high school season.

At the AAA level, Hannah Jackson of the Linden Christian Wings was named to Team Gold. The Wings’ Santana Hordyk was an honourable mention.

At the AAAA level, Vincent Massey Collegiate’s Sydney Elliott was named to Team Black, and Kristen Taillon (also of VMC) was named to Team Gold.

Sumathi Santiago of St. Mary’s Academy was an honourable mention.

On the boys’ side, Jeremy Kaminsky (Fort Richmond Collegiate), Matthew Hedden (St. Paul’s High School), and Lucas Meyer (VMC) were named to Team Black.

Gideon Dresser and Jackson Pankratz of Linden Christian were named to Team Gold, along with Shane Gabel of St. Paul’s.

Frostbite River Run registration opens

An annual race that sees runners take to the Red River is now accepting registrations.

The Frostbite River Run, part of the Riverview Community Centre’s winter classic, is set for Jan. 28 at 10 a.m.

The race route takes runners through Riverview along Churchill Drive onto the Red River Trail to The Forks and back. The run is a five-mile round trip.

This year, organizers have added a second leg: a five-kilometre race will also depart from the community centre.

All proceeds from the race go to the community centre to support programming. For more information or to register go to https://frostbiteriverrun.ca

Waverley West’s Melissa Liew takes two titles at badminton championship

Melissa Liew has returned to Winnipeg to claim top spot on the badminton scene.

On Dec. 2 and 3, Manitoba Badminton Association hosted the Herb Richard Manitoba Open Badminton Championships at the Winnipeg Winter Club.

Liew, who recently returned to Winnipeg from university in Vancouver, won the women’s singles category, defeating defending champion Tiffany Tantakoun, 21-10, 21-12.

Liew also won the mixed doubles competition with her partner Alexander Fung, defeating Sean Chawla and Leah Inglis, 21-9, 21-13.