The emotion of a tough played tournament showed on members of the H. J. Cody Lakers senior girls volleyball team as they stood clapping for the champion Lacombe Rams after they received silver medals in the 3A Girls Central Zone tournament that was hosted at the school Saturday.
During an exciting final, the girls came up a little short, losing the first set to the Lacombe Rams 25-10, winning the second 25-18 and losing a thrilling final 15-13. The Lakers placed first in their pool to advance while the Rams placed first in their pool.
On their way to the championship game, the Lakers defeated Stettler and Ponoka in pool action then Camrose in the semi-final.