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Ketrzynski's 21 points leads Canada to win over China in Volleyball Nations League

CHICAGO — Xander Ketrzynski's 21 points helped Canada beat China in three straight sets on Sunday in both teams’ final match of Volleyball Nations League's second men’s week. The Canadians won the sets 23-25, 20-25, 23-25.
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Canada's Xander Ketrzynski (right) embraces his teammates after defeating the USA in Volleyball Nations League action in Ottawa on Saturday, June 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

CHICAGO — Xander Ketrzynski's 21 points helped Canada beat China in three straight sets on Sunday in both teams’ final match of Volleyball Nations League's second men’s week.

The Canadians won the sets 23-25, 20-25, 23-25.

Ketrzynski had 14 kills, three blocks and four aces to lead Canada. Isaac Heslinga followed with 17 points.

Captain Chuan Jiang led China with 15 points.

Though Canada’s errors were high (23), the Canadian side scored more attack points (44-34), blocks (7-4) and aces (9-5).

Canada's men have three Volleyball Nations League wins so far and currently sit in 14th place.

The league takes a break and resumes with the women’s competition on July 9. Canada’s women play Week 3 in Arlington, Texas.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 29, 2025.

The Canadian Press

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