Gold for men’s beach volleyball

The beach volleyball team of Isaac Bevis (Nanaimo) and Jeff Webb (Nanaimo) had a golden evening at the Canada Summer Games with a win over Nova Scotia.

In front of a packed crowd at the beach volleyball venue build specifically for the 2017 Canada Summer Games, Team BC started strong taking a 4-0 lead at the beginning of the first set and quickly took the set 21-12.  They continued into the second set going up 5-2 before Nova Scotia got some momentum climbing back and winning the set 21-18.  The crowd was ready for a close tie-break set.  The action went back and forth with incredible play by both teams but Team BC had the upper hand and took the gold medal win 15-11.

Bevis and Webb fell to the sand and celebrated before quickly running to thank the loud Team BC crowd and embracing their parents including coach Richard Bevis (father of Isaac).

As one of the youngest teams in the tournament, Bevis and Webb were not expected to win gold but, as the tournament progressed they showed their grit and determination to get the wins.

Team BC 2 – Team Nova Scotia 1 (21-12, 18-21, 15-11)

Quotes:
BEVIS, Isaac (Nanaimo)
On preparing to play for gold
“We have a routine that we have had since day one and we like to stick to that and we knew it would be just another big game and we have been facing them all week.”

On winning gold
“It feels great!  It was a long journey this week and I don’t think we have really let it sink in that we have really earned this and won the tournament.”

WEBB, Jeff (Nanaimo)
On having a large and loud crowd of supporters
“The crowd support is my favourite thing.  To have so many people cheering for us – it is a huge help.  My parents were here and I was so happy they could come out from BC and support us.”