Photo provided by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels.com For the Lethbridge College Kodiaks, the winter season means saying farewell to players coming to the end of their college careers. The sound of evening practices and roaring fans on game day in the Val Matteotti gymnasium will be a distant echo for multiple Kodiaks on the men’s…
Kodiaks men’s volleyball looks to head into playoffs on high note
Carter Hansen, fifth-year forward for the Kodiaks mens volleyball team, prepares to spike the ball in a practice at the Val Matteoti gymnasium on Jan. 9, 2020. After winning their last game against the Red Deer Kings, the Lethbridge College Kodiaks will look to continue to win games as they go into the Alberta Colleges…
Lethbridge College Kodiaks men’s volleyball team powering up for new season
After a strong preseason performance, the Lethbridge College Kodiaks men’s volleyball team is set to begin their regular season. A 22-2 regular season record last year and the fact an ACAC provincial tournament is being held at Lethbridge College, has head coach Greg Gibos and his team preparing for a good season. The Kodiaks have…
Kodiak’s recruitment program helps young athletes grow academic and sports careers
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks are reaching out to high schools to recruit new athletes in hopes of bringing home championships. With athletes graduating and moving on every year, the college has started a recruitment program to ensure new talent comes through the doors. High schools around southern Alberta have been in contact with the Kodiaks…
Whitehead gets ACAC all-time kills record
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks men’s volleyball team remained unbeaten this weekend, while Dax Whitehead etched his name into the ACAC record book. Whitehead now holds the ACAC all-time kills record at 1,109 kills, all as a Kodiak. Head Coach, Greg Gibos, says Whitehead has been an integral player to the team and the community. “He…
Men’s volleyball team makes play for provincials
The Kodiak men’s volleyball team is hoping to finish the season strong this semester with new goals, plans and a lot of team work. Finishing the season last year in second place and being undefeated for the last 10 games, the team is only one win away from securing themselves a spot in this year’s…
Undefeated Kodiaks head in to winter break with confidence
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks men’s volleyball team finished off the first half of its regular season with a perfect 12-0 record. The Kodiaks took care of the Olds College Broncos in both matches they played over the weekend, winning each by a decisive 3-0 score. “We were able to get a lot of our young…
Kodiaks women’s volleyball team attempts to snap losing slide
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks women’s volleyball team is looking to break a three-game losing streak tonight against the Ambrose Lions. The squad finished last season with a 14–10 record and are looking to get back on track to better that record this season. Outside hitter for the Kodiaks, Sianna Cherweniuk says the team has a…
Lethbridge College Kodiak player serves up history
One Kodiaks athlete has ensured his name will live among legends. Lethal left-side hitter Dax Whitehead has been officially named the most potent offensive volleyball player in Kodiaks history. Originally from Moose Jaw, SK, Whitehead joined the Kodiaks in 2013. Head coach Greg Gibos says that since joining the squad, Whitehead has been a driving…
Kodiaks women volleyball fighting for top four
Volleyball season is half way to provincials and the Lethbridge College women Kodiaks team believes that this year they will take their team to the final tournament With six games under their belt, the women’s Kodiak’s are sitting with a 4-2 advantage in the league. The Kodiak team has 12 senior players and four new…