NORWICH – The third Thanks-4-Giving Co-ed Volleyball Tournament, hosted by the Norwich YMCA earlier this month, was another success directed by Jamie Morris and Volleyball Tournament Coordinators.

The tournament proceeds benefited the Norwich Family YMCA and the Roots and Wings Food Pantry, and a record 20 teams from New York (including seven from Chenango County), Pennsylvania and Ontario, Canada totaling 130 players competed. The Gold Division Champion was "Out-of-the-Woods" from Wellsboro, Pa., defeating "Shankasaurus," 3-0 from Ithaca. "Team Shazam" from Binghamton won the Silver Division vhampionship beating "Set Me," from Tunkhannock, Pa. 2-0.

Everyone involved wishrd to thank the following business for providing support, prizes and awards: From Oxford-The Stadium Bar and Grill, and Hoppies; from Norwich-The LaMonica Agency, RealtyUSA, The Trophy Guy, NBT Mang Insurance, and Fine Line Graphics.

Tournament director Morris wishes to express his greatest appreciation to all the local players, teams and their fans for their support. To keep current on upcoming tournaments, open play and leagues, "Like" volleyballtournamentorg on Facebook. The next event is at Chenango Valley High School on Dec. 6, 2014.