BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Volleyball 4 Autism tournament was held Saturday morning at Beckley’s Memorial Baptist Church.
Several teams traversed the rainy outdoor conditions to participate in the event, which kicked off at 9:00 am, and was held in association with New River Community & Technical College.
The tournament began with a prayer and memorial for Tre’Shaun Brown before the Battle for the Net Championship matchup got underway.
The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Department took on the Beckley City Police in two competitive matchups. But it was ultimately the Beckley City Police Department who were able to claim the 2022 Battle for the Net championship.
For the tournament, the gymnasium was split into two sections with separate nets and playing areas. The area occupied by each of the teams was contingent upon the team members’ respective experience levels, with experienced teams’ matchups taking place on the right side, while beginner teams occupied the left.
Each team played their hearts out for a packed house, but only one team from each division could be crowned the winners.
At the end of the day, the Glen Danimals went home with the 2022 Beginner Division Championship, while the Shady High School players were crowned the new 2022 Experienced Division Champions.
Along with exclusive event t-shirts, as well as other items available for purchase during the tournament, New River offered up a $500 scholarship to one lucky applicant who stopped by the college’s table.
A tally of proceeds generated from ticket sales, registrations, concession sales, donations, sponsorships, and silent auction bids proved the event to have been a considerable success, as $5,500 was raised for the Un-Prescription Foundation for Autism charity organization.
“Many thanks to the amazing Dr. Kelli White and her annual Volleyball 4 Autism fundraiser,” read a statement from the foundation.
“She and her loyal crew, the Browning Social Services Club, have made services, books, supplements and support available to any West Virginia autism family in need.”
To find out more about the Un-Prescription Foundation for Autism, visit their website here.
