Gwanda, July 21, 2025
By Staff Reporter
The Beitbridge Eagles made a thunderous return to the 2025 Matabeleland South Volleyball Association (MSVA) League, clinching the second round of the tournament held in Gwanda with a flawless performance.
Despite missing the first round in Plumtree — a setback that saw them lagging behind in the early log standings — the Eagles came back with a vengeance, sweeping all their matches with commanding 2-0 victories. Their dominant display in Gwanda earned them the maximum 6 points and re-established them as serious contenders for the title. Plumtree, who hosted and won the first round of the league, continued to show consistency, beating Gwanda Spikers 2-0 to claim second spot in the Gwanda leg and collecting 5 points. Gwanda Spikers, who put up a spirited fight throughout the tournament, settled for third with 4 points, followed by Jessie Mine (3 points), Colleen Bawn (2 points), and Gwanda State University, who failed to attend and therefore earned no points.
Gwanda Round Standings:
- 1st – Beitbridge Eagles (6 points)
- 2nd – Plumtree (5 points)
- 3rd – Gwanda Spikers (4 points)
- 4th – Jessie Mine (3 points)
- 5th – Colleen Bawn (2 points)
- 6th – Gwanda State University (0 points)
Overall Log Standings After Round 2:
- Gwanda Spikers – 10 points
- Plumtree – 9 points
- Jessie Mine – 8 points
- Beitbridge Eagles – 6 points
- Colleen Bawn – 2 points
- Gwanda State University – 0 points
With Beitbridge Eagles now back in the mix and gaining momentum, all eyes will be on the next round to be played in Filabusi, where the battle for the MSVA crown is expected to intensify. The general volleyball family commended the MSVA for spreading the volleyball games around the major centres of the province.
MSVA Media Team
