Final PIVA Regional Rankings Announced (3.10.10)

The following rankings are based on tournament information since September.

Women’s Division

1. University of Oregon 1
2. Gonzaga University Blue
3. Eastern Washington University
4. University of Washington 1
5. Seattle University
6. Washington State University
7. University of Idaho
8. Oregon State University 1
9. Gonzaga University Red
10. Boise State University
11. University of Idaho 2
12. University of Oregon 2
13. University of Washington 2
14. Willamette University
15. Oregon State University 2

Men’s Division

1. Gonzaga University 1
2. University of Oregon
3. Boise State University
4. Central Washington University
5. Western Washington University
6. University of Washington
7. Washington State University
8. Whatcom Community College
9. Heritage College
10. Whitman College
11. Walla Walla University
12. Gonzaga University 2
13. Whitworth University
14. Montana State University
15. University of Idaho

HM: Eastern Washington University, Willamette University

PIVA Champs are Crowned in Spokane

Spokane, WA – PIVA Championships lived up to the hype, as 25 teams met in a winner take all tournament at the Warehouse in Spokane, WA on 2.27.10 to see who would lift the trophy and get the free trip to nationals.  The women’s division offered surprise after surprise as often overlooked Seattle University Redhawks gave Gonzaga Blue its first loss of the season in dramatic fashion during the afternoon pools.  The final four boasted 4 of the regions’ 5 top teams.  Although the University of Washington 1 provided Gonzaga Blue with only its second loss of the season earlier in the day, Gonzaga Blue got the better of them in the semis in 3 tight games advancing through the losers bracket to play the loser of the Eastern Washington and Seattle U match.  Seattle U played hard but Eastern proved to be too much advancing to the finals of the tournament.  Seattle then faced Gonzaga Blue for the second time during the day for a spot in the finals, but this time Gonzaga Blue was too tough as they overwhelmed Seattle U setting up a finals match with the Eagles of Eastern Washington.  Due to the double elimination format, Gonzaga Blue would have to beat still undefeated for the day Eastern Washington in a best 2 of three sets and then beat them again in 1 game to 25 to take the crown and keep their hold on the top spot in the regional rankings.  The Zags took the Eagles in 2 in the first match setting up the 1AM final game.  The Zags dug deep but the aggressive swings of Eastern were too much as an upset of historical proportions unfolded.  The Eastern Washington University Eagles became the first ever PIVA Champs in the women’s division and the highly favored Zags were left to think about what might of been.  Aiko Nagabuchi (OH from Eastern Washington University) was named Conference Most Outstanding Player.

All Conference First Team

• OH – Gonzaga Blue – Liza Kuhn
• OH – Seattle U – N0. 6
• RS – Eastern Washington U – Syndey Austin
• MH – U of Washington – Deviny Mo
• MH – Gonzaga Blue – Nicole Raisch
• S – Gonzaga Blue – Alex Catabayan

All Conference Second Team

• OH – Gonzaga Blue – Gillian Hanzlik
• OH – Willamette U – Tori Tomlison
• OH – U of Idaho – Lisa Short
• OH – Seattle U – Lisa Cooke
• RS – U of Washington – Ari Playford
• S – Washington State U – Becky Rexford

The following are the full results based on order of finish:

1. Eastern Washington U
2. Gonzaga Blue
3. Seattle U
4. U of Washington 1
5. U of Idaho
6. Washington State U
7. Gonzaga Red
8. Boise State U
9. U of Washington 2
10. U of Idaho 2
11. Willamette U

The men’s division was also a wild time as Washington State surprised everyone and came out of pool play as the number 1 seed.  Surprise teams from Central Washington and Montana State also strengthened the field as the teams battled late into the night.  In the end the final four consisted of Boise State, Gonzaga University 1, Central Washington, and the number 1 ranked Oregon Ducks.  In the first semifinal Oregon dispatched of Central Washington in straight sets.  The same occurred in the semis of the winners bracket as  Gonzaga 1 took Boise State in two highly contested sets.   This forced Boise and Oregon to square off for a chance to face Gonzaga in the finals.  In a tough match, Oregon squeezed out a victory.  This created the the match up that most were hoping for, the number 1 and defending PIVA Champion Oregon Duck versus number 2 Gonzaga Bulldogs for the crown.  The Ducks took the first but the Zags stormed back taking game two.  The third game was back and forth until the Zags’ outside attack proved to be too much.  The Zags emerged victorious, were crowned champs, and awarded the free trip to nationals.  Dylan Kinnsella (OH from Gonzaga 1) was named Conference Most Outstanding Player.

All Conference First Team

• OH – Western Washington – Lukas Henke
• OH – Gonzaga U – Pat McDonnell
• OH – Boise State U – Brian Deibels
• MH – Washington State U – Cam Moody
• L – U of Oregon – No.3
• S – U of Oregon – Devin Curran

Al Conference Second Team

• OH – U of Oregon – No. 1
• OH – Gonzaga 2 – Wayne Hoskins
• OH – Jordan Bell – Montana State U
• RS – Gonzaga U – Scotty Alexander
• RS – Western Washington U – Keon Price
• S – Gonzaga U – Mitch Samson

The following are the full results based on order of finish:

1. Gonzaga U 1
2. U of Oregon
3. Boise State U
4. Central Washington U
5. U of Washington
6. Gonzaga U 2
7. Washington State U
8. Western Washington U
9. Montana State U
10. Whitman College 1
11. Whitworth U
12. Willamette U
13. Whitman College 2
14. U of Idaho

Regional Rankings – 2.22.10

The following rankings are based on tournament information since September.

Women’s Division

1. Gonzaga University Blue
2. University of Oregon 1
3. Washington State University
4. University of Washington 1
5. Eastern Washington University
6. University of Idaho
7. Seattle University
8. Oregon State University 1
9. Boise State University
10. Gonzaga University Red
11. University of Idaho 2
12. University of Oregon 2
13. University of Washington 2
14. Willamette University
15. Oregon State University 2

Men’s Division

1. University of Oregon
2. Gonzaga University 1
3. Western Washington University
4. University of Washington
5. Washington State University
6. Whatcom Community College
7. Boise State University
8. Whitman College
9. Walla Walla University
10. Gonzaga University 2
11. Whitworth University
12. Heritage College
13. Eastern Washington University
14. Willamette University
15. University of Idaho

PIVA Blows Up at the All Star Showdown

Walla Walla, WA – The All Star Showdown was a big bucket of craziness as the teams invaded Whitman College in Walla Walla on 2.20.10 & 2.21.10.  Being the biggest PIVA tourney ever with 23 teams attending, the teams saw the highest level of competition to date. All-Star Saturday night saw the East dismantle the West in the women’s All-Star Game and Alex Catabayan from Gonzaga Blue took home MOP honors.  In the men’s All-Star Showdown the game was much closer as the East squeaked out a victory over the West 30-28.  Scotty Alexander also from Gonzaga University took home MOP honors.  Although the All-Star Games were great, the star of the show was Bounce Contest winner, Devin Curran from the University of Oregon.  Standing only 5′7″, this guy can fly.  In his final bounce, he jumped over his teammate and crush a 2 ball that made the crowd come to their feet.

The women’s division was loaded as tourney surprise, Eastern Washington University, matched up with mighty Gonzaga Blue in the finals.  Eastern competed valiantly, but in the end Gonzaga Blue maintained its dominance and took their third tourney of the year.  The following are the final results in order of finish.

1. Gonzaga University Blue
2. Eastern Washington University
3. Boise State University
4. University of Idaho 1
5. University of Washington
6. Gonzaga University Red
7. Willamette University
8. University of Idaho 2

The men’s division finals drew the highly anticipated match up of the No. 1 and No. 2 regionally ranked teams.  Gonzaga 1 and Oregon went head to head exchanging blow after blow.  Gonzaga took game one in a close one and Oregon outlasted the Zags in game two setting up a winner take all game 3.  Although the Ducks won the second game, they lost 2009 All-Conference MH, Tommy Peterson due to injury.  However his replacement played admirably and the Oregon block proved to be too tough as they took Zags in game 3.  This gave Oregon the crown, the Zags their first loss of the season, and assured the Ducks the top spot in the upcoming polls.  The following are the full results in order of finish.

1. University of Oregon
2. Gonzaga University 1
3. Western Washington University
4. Heritage College
5. Whitman College
6. Boise State University
7. Washington State University
8. Portland Community College
9. Walla Walla University
10. Gonzaga University 2
11. Whitworth University
12. Eastern Washington University
13. Whitman College 2
14. University of Idaho 1
15. University of Idaho 2

Regional Rankings – 2.16.10

The following rankings are based on tournament information since September.

Women’s Division

1. Gonzaga University Blue
2. University of Oregon 1
3. University of Washington 1
4. Washington State University
5. Eastern Washington University
6. Seattle University
7. Oregon State University 1
8. University of Idaho
9. University of Idaho 2
10. Gonzaga University Red
11. University of Washington 2
12. University of Oregon 2
13. Boise State University
14. Willamette University
15. Oregon State University 2

Men’s Division

1. Gonzaga University 1
2. University of Oregon
3. Western Washington University
4. University of Washington
5. Whatcom Community College
6. Boise State University
7. Washington State University
8. Gonzaga University 2
9. Walla Walla University
10. University of Idaho
11. Whitman College
12. Whitworth University
13. Eastern Washington University
14. Willamette University
15. Oregon State University

Valentine’s Day Classic – Love is in the air…

Bellingham, WA — Love was in the air and it got packed in the faced as PIVA came to play in the friendly confines of Western Washington University on 2.14.10 & 2.15.10.  The women’s division was fierce as teams battled relentlessly in a no holds barred giant 7 team pool that lasted until the early moring of day 2.  The ladies left the gym at 12:30 AM, but this did not diminish their spirit as they came ready to play at 8AM on Sunday morning.  The final match was a battle between giants, as Gonzaga Blue and the University of Washington 1 squared off.  In the end Gonzaga Blue emerged victorious and the Zags captured their second tourney championship of the season.  The following are the full results in order of finish.

1. Gonzaga University Blue
2. University of Washington 1
3. University of Idaho
4. Eastern Washington University
5. Gonzaga University Red
6. University of Washington 2
7. Willamette University

In the men’s division, the matches were intense and the clouds parted and the sun shined onto the courts on Sunday.  The semis were like a bar room brawl, as Whatcom Community College sneaked passed the University of Washington and Gonzaga outlasted Western Washington in a tough 3 game, extra point showdown.  In the finals, Gonzaga’s high powered offense proved to be too much as they defeated Whatcom in 2 to take the crown.  This was their second tourney win of the season.  The full results in order of finish are below.

1. Gonzaga University 1
2. Whatcom Community College
3. University of Washington
4. Western Washington University
5. Washington State University
6. University of Idaho
7. Whitman College
8. Willamette University

Regional Rankings Announced!

The following rankings are based on tournament information since September.

Women’s Division

1. Gonzaga University Blue
2. University of Washington 1
3. University of Oregon 1
4. Washington State University
5. Seattle University
6. Eastern Washington University
7. Oregon State University 1
8. University of Idaho
9. University of Idaho 2
10. Gonzaga University Red
11. University of Washington 2
12. University of Oregon 2
13. Boise State University
14. Willamette University
15. Walla Walla University
16. Oregon State University 2

Men’s Division

1. Gonzaga University 1
2. Western Washington University
3. University of Washington
4. University of Oregon
5. Boise State University
6. Washington State University
7. Gonzaga University 2
8. Walla Walla University
9. University of Idaho
10. Whitworth University
11. Whitman College
12. Eastern Washington University
13. Willamette University
14. Oregon State University

It’s All Business at the University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho – It was all business at the University of Idaho this past weekend as PIVA held its first tournament of the season, The Business Time Classic.  Twenty-two teams made their way to Moscow for the event, which made for an exciting two days of volleyball.

The women’s division was intense as the tournament was whittled down until only one was left standing.  Congratulations to the Gonzaga Bulldogs top team who was victorious and will maintain the region’s top ranking in the new polls.

The men’s division maintained their tradition from last year, as the teams played relentlessly in hopes of earning the crown for the first tourney of the season.  When the dust had settled, Gonzaga’s top team emerged as the victor from a difficult draw that sets the tone for the rest of the season.

The full tournament results are listed below.  I would also like to congratulate all of the teams who played, as it made for an excellent tournament.  Thanks and we will see all of you at Valentine’s Day Classic at Western Washington University on Feb. 13 & 14.

Women’s Division

1. Gonzaga University Blue (2)
2. University of Washington 1 (4)
3. Washington State University (6)
4. Seattle University (3)
5. University of Idaho 2 (5)
6. Eastern Washington University (7)
7. University of Idaho 1 (8)
8. University of Washington 2 (9)
9. Boise State University (10)
10. Gonzaga University Red (11)
11. Willamette University (12)
12. Spokane Falls Community College (1)*

*Please note that the parentheses depict the original seed for Sunday’s Single Elimination Draw.  SFCC was disqualified following the tournament due to PIVA infractions.

Men’s Division

1. Gonzaga University 1 (1)
2. Washington State University (3)
3. Western Washington University (5)
4. University of Washington (8)
5. University of Idaho (10)
6. Gonzaga University 2 (4)
7. Whitman College (6)
8. Whitworth University (7)
9. Walla Walla University (9)
10. Spokane Falls Community College (2)*

*Please note that the parentheses depict the original seed for Sunday’s Single Elimination Draw.  SFCC was disqualified following the tournament due to PIVA infractions.

Spring 2010 PIVA Tourney Update

The following reflects the confirmed and tentative tournaments for Spring Semester 2010.  I would also like to encourage all of the teams to get their national registration in as soon as possible, as no one wants to be left out this year.  Thanks and please direct all questions to Tony at andenoro@gonzaga.edu.

Tournaments

Jan 30 & 31 – Business Time Classic – University of Idaho

Feb 6 – Non-PIVA – University of Washington (contact Deviny Mo at onemotimemate@gmail.com for details)

Feb 13 & 14 – The Valentine’s Day Classic – Western Washington University

Feb 20 & 21 – Tool Time Tourney  – Whitman University/Walla Walla University

Feb 27 & 28 – PIVA Championships – Gonzaga University

Apr 1-3 – Nationals – NIRSA, Dallas, TX (http://www.nirsa.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Sports/Volleyball/Collegiate_Volleyba.htm) or NCVF, Louisville, KY (http://ncvfvolleyball.org/nationals.aspx)**

**There are several things to consider when selecting which nationals to attend.  I would strongly encourage you to explore both options completely.  The exploration should include registration, hotel, flight, misc. expenses, etc.  I would also encourage you to look at both websites and talk to as many folks as possible to gather a holistic perspective.  You can also contact Tony at andenoro@gonzaga.edu for further info.  Also please be sure to get your registration in by the end of January to ensure your place at Nationals.

PIVA Tournament Changes

We regret to inform you that several of the PIVA Tournaments have been changed this season due to competing factors, which include but are not limited to Spring Breaks and facility size and availability.  If you have questions, please contact the commissioner, Tony Andenoro, at 509.313.6480 or via email andenoro@gonzaga.edu.

Tournament Changes

Nov. 7 & 8 – Business Time Classic – Gonzaga University/Eastern Washington – DATE CHANGE – New Proposed Dates either Nov. 14 & 15, Nov. 21 & 22, or Dec 5 & 6

Feb 6 & 7 – PIVA 1 – University of Idaho – DATE CHANGE – New Confirmed Date – Jan 30 & 31

Feb 20 & 21 – PIVA 2 – Whitman University/Walla Walla University – Feb 20 & 21

Mar 27 & 28 – PIVA Championships – University of Oregon – DATE CHANGE – New Proposed Dates either Feb 27 & 28 or Mar 6 & 7