Maryland High School Volleyball - Wootton Richard Montgomery
September 17, 2024: Rockville, MD 20852 In Tuesday's non-league match, the Richard Montgomery Rockets (Rockville, MD) volleyball squad prevailed the visiting Wootton Patriots (Rockville, MD), by a final score of 3-1.
Next up, the Rockets confront the Northwood Gladiators (Silver Spring, MD) in a non-league match, on Friday, September 20. Richard Montgomery will attempt to advance on its 3-0 season record.
The Patriots (4-1) will now prepare for their match against Poolesville (Poolesville, MD). The Falcons enter the Montgomery County 2A/3A match with a 0-1 record.
Match Summary
The Richard Montgomery Rockets secured a solid victory against the Wootton Patriots, winning the match in 4 sets (25-21, 13-25, 25-20, 25-17). The home crowd was treated to an exciting display of volleyball, highlighted by strong performances from the Rockets’ senior leaders.
Senior opposite/setter Ema Djordjevic delivered another impressive performance, recording a double-double with a team-high 14 kills on .392 hitting percentage, along with 12 assists. Ema also contributed defensively with 5 digs and added 4 aces, proving to be a key player in multiple aspects of the game.
Senior setter/opposite Amy Ye also recorded a double-double, leading the team with 19 assists and 10 digs, along with 6 kills, 2 aces, and 2 blocks. Her versatility was invaluable throughout the match, facilitating offensive plays and solidifying the defense.
Senior outside hitter/middle hitter Corinne Howard contributed significantly with 8 kills, while junior outside hitter Ellie Mitchell added 5.
