PHOTO: Block party at MEI

The host MEI Eagles opened with a win over the Pacific Academy Breakers at junior boys provincial volleyball tournament Thursday.

Nov. 24, 2011 5:00 a.m.
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Levi Block (3) and Jordan Loewen (12

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