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Haziq (Shuqun #10) spikes from the outside. (Photo 1 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

Presbyterian High, Friday, March 30, 2012 — Shuqun Secondary cruised to a 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-14) victory over Catholic High in the semi-finals of the National B Division Boys’ Volleyball Championship.

Shuqun dominated the scoring tally as they scored 49 points from 43 kills, four blocks and two service aces. Catholic High on the other hand had 27 points from 23 kills and four blocks. Haziq (Shuqun #10) emerged as the top scorer once again with 18 points from 17 kills and one service ace.

Shuqun led from start to finish in all three sets as Catholic High struggled to make their mark against the West Zone champions. In the first set, Shuqun blitzed to a 9-2 lead before Catholic High called for a timeout. However, they could not break Shuqun’s scoring streak as they handed Shuqun the next point after a spiking error by Benedict (Catholic High #10).

Shuqun continued extending their lead and another timeout by Catholic High at the 17-7 was also not enough to break their momentum. Despite Catholic High being able to hold Shuqun for several points subsequently, they could not overturn their deficit and saw Shuqun take the set.

Catholic High came closest to turning the tables on Shuqun in the second set as errors by Shuqun finally saw Catholic High trail by just one point at the 12-13 mark. However, Shuqun quickly regained their momentum and pulled ahead to lead 21-15. Catholic High could not catch up and eventually saw Shuqun win the set 25-17.

Shuqun continued their winning form in the third set and pulled ahead to lead 8-1 before a service error broke their scoring streak.

Catholic High tried to catch up but were no match for Shuqun as the latter pulled ahead to lead 16-8 and then 23-12.

Shuqun were at match point after net touch by Catholic High and they sealed the set after Catholic High returned a shot out of bounds.

Shuqun will now make their first appearance in the final since 2008 and will take on five time defending champions St Hilda’s Secondary and will certainly be gunning for their first ever B Division championship title. Having beaten St Hilda’s in their previous meeting, it will certainly be a match to watch to see if Shuqun can pull off another upset.

The final will be played on Tuesday, April 3 at Toa Payoh Sports Hall.

Catholic High will play Dunman in the 3rd/4th placing match on Monday, April 2.

Final Score
Shuqun 3 Catholic High 0
25-16, 25-17, 25-14

Shuqun vs Catholic High- Match Statistics

Points scored (Total)KillsHit ErrorsBlocksBlock ErrorsService AceService FaultDefensive ErrorsUnforced Errors
Shuqun Team Totals494384527106
Haziq (#10)18173021111
Alvin (#3)1093100100
Renz (#1)762100120
Litek (#8)540120001
Player #12540100211
Sin Hao (#11)430011203
Chase (#7, Libero)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A50
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Catholic High Team Totals27232141002115
Pei Jie (#1)889020040
Wayne (#9)862220001
Sean (#12)442000110
Anders (#15)332000001
Benedict (#10)213150001
Eugene (#17)113000001
Aw Shen (#6)100110100
Sun Peng (#7, Libero)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A50

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Alvin (Shuqun #3) sends his spike into the net. (Photo 2 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

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