Canadore Women’s Volleyball Drops Weekend Matches at Home

North Bay, ON — The Canadore Panthers Women's Volleyball team faced a challenging weekend in North Bay, opening with a thrilling five-set loss to Seneca on Saturday before falling to Durham in straight sets on Sunday.

Saturday, Oct. 25 — Seneca 3, Canadore 2 (25-21, 16-25, 25-9, 27-29, 15-10)

The Panthers battled fiercely in their first home contest of the season, forcing a dramatic fifth set after trading blows with Seneca. Kassidy Dyer led Canadore with 13 kills and 18 points, while Elise Churman contributed 14 kills and 17 points, demonstrating her power at the net. Kira Fahrbach added 8 kills and 10 points, giving the Panthers depth in their offensive attack.

Despite a valiant comeback from a 2-1 deficit, Canadore narrowly dropped the deciding set 15-10. The team recorded 42 kills and 45 digs, showing resilience and determination.

Sunday, Oct. 26 — Durham 3, Canadore 0 (25-13, 25-8, 25-13)

Canadore struggled against a strong Durham squad in Sunday's contest, dropping all three sets.

Kassidy Dyer again led the attack with 5 kills, while Elise Churman and Kate McKenzie added 2–5 kills apiece. The Panthers recorded 17 kills and 27 digs as a team, but were limited offensively against Durham's effective blocking and serving.

Coach's Comments

Head Coach Alice Champion reflected on the weekend:

"Saturday's match showed the heart of this team. We fought hard and came up just short in a five-set thriller. Sunday was tough against a disciplined Durham team, but we'll take lessons from both matches and keep building. Our effort and commitment were there — now we need to translate that into more consistent results."