Neil McNeil Senior boys volleyball team wins eighth consecutive city championship; finishes fifth at OFSAA

The Neil McNeil Catholic High School Senior boys volleyball team celebrated another successful season, securing its eighth consecutive Toronto District Catholic (Colleges) Athletic Association (TDCAA) championship and finishing fifth at the boys’ AAA OFSAA championships in Kingston.

At the TDCAA final, the Neil McNeil Maroons claimed a decisive 3-0 victory over École Catholique Saint-Frère-André, completing an undefeated season in league play. Remarkably, the team dropped only one set across 10 matches played.

The OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations) tournament, held Nov. 21 to 23 in Kingston, marked Neil McNeil’s ninth straight appearance at the provincial championships.

Seeded fourth, the Maroons started pool play with a narrow 2-0 loss (25-23, 25-23) to West Carlton Secondary School of Ottawa. The Maroons quickly rebounded, winning their next three matches in straight sets against Central Peel, Oakville Trafalgar, and St. Michael’s College (Toronto).

Neil McNeil’s 3-1 record in pool play secured a second-place finish and a quarterfinal matchup against the two-time defending OFSAA champions, Uxbridge Secondary School. Despite a hard-fought battle, Uxbridge prevailed 3-0 and went on to claim their third consecutive provincial title.

“I was proud of the way our team competed all tournament long,” said Maroons head coach Dave Egan.

“Unfortunately, the early loss sent us on a path that required facing Uxbridge, who were clearly the best team in the tournament again this year. Another TDCAA championship and another top-5 OFSAA finish give us lots to be proud of.”

Neil McNeil’s strong performance continues to solidify the school’s reputation as a powerhouse in boys’ volleyball.