Mixed results for Canadian women at beach volleyball world championships
By The Canadian Press on October 7, 2023.
TLAXCALA CITY, Mexico – There were mixed results for Canadian women at the beach volleyball world championships on Saturday in Mexico. Canadian duo Sarah Pavan and Molly McBain lost a tough 21-19, 21-15 match to Switzerland’s Esmee Bobner and Zoe Verge-Depre in Pool H preliminary play. The Canadians had four less attacks (28-24), but led in blocks (4-1) and had less unforced errors (five to Switzerland’s 12) but still came up short. The Canadian team of Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson overpowered Imane Yakki and Mahassine Siad of Morocco 21-9, 21-10 in Pool D preliminary play. The Canadians led in attacks (24-10), digs (7-5) and were tied in blocks (2-2). This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 7, 2023. 7-6
