Temperatures are expected to rise to 5 C by Saturday, but if you’re still looking for something to do over the weekend, I suggest taking in the high-level volleyball at Lakeland College.
The Rustlers host the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) 2025 Men’s Volleyball Championship from Feb. 20-22. The three-day championship features the top four teams from the ACAC north and south, including the host team, your Lakeland College Rustlers.
Under the direction of coach, Taylor Dyer, the Rustlers first match will be played tonight (Feb. 20) at 6 p.m. against the Olds Broncos. The rest is up to the boys.
The Rustlers finished the regular season second overall in the ACAC north with a 14-5 record.
In other Lakeland College news, the undefeated women’s volleyball team is off to Camrose this weekend for the ACAC women’s championship. Do the Rustlers have another provincial or national championship in women’s volleyball in the future? We’ll know soon!
The Rustlers women’s hockey team start playoffs on Feb. 28 at home against the SAIT Trojans. The best-of-three series starts at the Russ Robertson Arena on Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. Game 2 will be played at 7 p.m. on March 1, and if needed, Game 3 is scheduled for 4:45 p.m. on March 2.
The men’s basketball team will also be at Briercrest Academy from Feb. 27 to March 1 for the men’s basketball finals.
If that wasn’t enough excitement, the Rustlers also host the ACAC futsal provincials from March 7-9. The final schedule for futsal finals will be posted after this weekend’s regional competition.
See you in the gym!
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