Maryland High School Volleyball - Springbrook crushed by Richard Montgomery
September 12, 2024: Silver Spring, MD 20904 In Thursday's league match, the Richard Montgomery Rockets (Rockville, MD) volleyball squad overcame the host Springbrook Blue Devils (Silver Spring, MD), by a count of 3-0.
Next up, the Rockets battle the Wootton Patriots (Rockville, MD) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, September 17. Richard Montgomery will attempt to move on its 2-0 season record. The Patriots enter the match with a 4-0 record after their 3-1 non-league win over Sherwood (Sandy Spring, MD).
The Blue Devils (0-1) will now prepare for their match against Wheaton (Silver Spring, MD). The Knights enter the non-league match with a 0-0 record.
Match Summary
The Richard Montgomery Rockets, the reigning Maryland Class 4A volleyball champions, began their title defense in impressive fashion with a dominant performance against the Springbrook Blue Devils. In a match that showcased their skill and depth (Coach Gretchen Barber-Stunk used all 15 players), the Rockets secured a convincing 3-0 sweep, 25-10, 25-11, and 25-12.
The Rockets’ triumph was spearheaded by their leader senior opposite/setter Ema Djordjevic, who posted 12 kills with an impressive .650 hitting percentage, tallied 13 assists, and added 5 digs and 3 aces.
Rockets served amazing 27 aces as a team. The Mitchell sisters - Ellie (junior OH) and Katie (freshman OH/MB) both finished with 6 kills (Ellie adding 6 aces and 6 digs), while senior OH/MB Corinne Howard had 5 (5 aces, too), and senior setter/opposite Amy Ye 4.
