Volleyball
9 October, 2025
Full Volley: Race for finals heats up
With three rounds remaining, the race for positions in the Volleyball Horsham winter season competitions is on in earnest.
In A grade, Hellenic Nuggets finally got that much-sought-after win, beating Tsunami in a classic encounter which catapulted the reigning premiers into the top four, albeit only percentage ahead of the vanquished.
The win was built on a complete change of line up, which saw Oliver Garth-Lindsay turn back the clock as the middle blocked everything that came his way, while the move of Lloyd Baker to passhitter proved to be a masterstroke as the youngster hit plenty of winners.
Thiago de Lima Franca was unstoppable at opposite in his Phantoms team's win over Heidelberg to consolidate top spot on the ladder.
Franca was set well by Noah Werry with the two starting to build a promising connection.
In A reserve the top four teams all have four wins separated by percentage, with Von Steiger Bloods heading the table from Stars, then CHS group and Heidelberg.
The dangerous Waterhammers sit six points adrift in fifth position and will need to beat Von Steiger Bloods in their next game to have any chance of making the finals.
In B grade Filos are leading the table with six wins, clear of Wilson and Crusaders who both have five wins and are separated by one premiership point as the race for the double chance heats up.
In C grade Hurricanes and WLC Sloths have the top two positions to themselves as they both are well clear of third placed Stars.
If their last meeting is any indication, when the crowd was on the edge of their seats for most of the match, we’re in for an entertaining finals series in this grade.
The women’s A grade has seen a separation between the top and bottom four, with the most interest set on the jockeying for the top two positions and the double chance.
Lakers are on top one point clear of Tsunami with Phantoms a further five points adrift in third place.
Reigning premiers Nuggets are in fourth and if they are to challenge will have to repeat their summer season effort, where they won all three finals to take the title.
In women’s B grade Power Divas and Von Steiger Sisters have cleared out from the chasing Magnificent Medicos and Von Steiger Shadows.
The juniors competition has now been split into two groups, junior A and junior B, following every team playing each other once.
The top four will now play each other in the final three weeks, with WLC Nuggets, Von Steiger Kids, WLC Tigers and WLC Thorns all vying for the junior A title, while WLC Cubs, Stars, WLC Baddies and Murtoa will battle for the junior B title.
[CROSSHEAD]Pressed for Time Big Smash
Volleyball Horsham appreciates the support of Pressed For Time in sponsoring our inaugural Big Smash by providing playing tops for the teams.
Registrations are rolling in nicely for this junior showcase event to be held on Sunday October 19 at St Brigid’s College stadium.
The event is open to all juniors under 17 with all registrations going into a draft from which the teams will be selected.
The day will be played under Lightning Spike rules, which ensures fast-paced action all day.
Members interested in participating have until this evening, Friday October 10, to submit their registrations before the draft is conducted next week.
[CROSSHEAD]Junior presentation night
To recognise the efforts of our members at the junior country championships, a dedicated presentation night will be held.
The Big Smash teams will be announced on the night, as well as MVP and coach award winners for each team.
The event will be held on Friday October 17 at the Horsham Cycling clubrooms.
For catering purposes it is important to register for the night by visiting the Volleyball Horsham socials for the registration link.