ASSINIBOIA — Lisa Reid was a well known and well-loved Assiniboia resident; Assiniboia Composite High School inducted her into their Wall of Fame in 2024.
Reid had a national-class career as a volleyball player with both the University of Saskatchewan Huskies and Team Saskatchewan. Her love of teaching kept her in Assiniboia and she took her volleyball passion to the school system, coaching young athletes to enjoy the sport as much as she did.
Reid passed away in August of 2019, but her legacy lives in the enjoyment and opportunities for young athletes to follow their passions of education and sport.
An adult recreational volleyball tournament was held Dec. 21 in Reid’s memory. Eight teams encompassing 73 players ages 18 and up raised $2,400. The money raised was being donated to two local community members fighting cancer.
The winning team was Bold and Beautiful, led by Sherry Saxton-Richards. They beat the OC Rockets, led by Matt Lothian, in the final, winning 15-13 in the third set.
Participants and volleyball fans not only enjoyed some excellent volleyball action, lots of laughs and fun but some great food from the canteen. The event also provided a great opportunity for alumni to reconnect.
One of the organizers, Darla Peterson, said they are hoping to make this an annual pre-Christmas event judging by the positive response received from this one.
