Maryland High School Volleyball - Damascus bounced by Richard Montgomery
October 10, 2024: Damascus, MD 20872 The Damascus Hornets volleyball squad (Damascus, MD), dropped 3-0 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Richard Montgomery Rockets (Rockville, MD)
With the win, Richard Montgomery improves its record to 13-1 on the season. The Rockets travel to Paint Branch (Burtonsville, MD) to encounter the Panthers in a Montgomery County 4A - North battle on Monday, October 14. The Panthers go into the battle with a record of 3-7.
The Hornets now own a 6-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Poolesville for a Montgomery County 2A/3A battle on Monday, October 14. Damascus will encounter a Falcons squad coming off a 3-0 non-league win over Northwood (Silver Spring, MD). The Falcons record now stands at 4-6.
Match Summary
The Richard Montgomery Rockets continued their impressive run in the MPSSAA regular season, sweeping the Damascus Hornets 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-16). This dominant victory keeps the Rockets undefeated at 9-0, reinforcing their status as the only unbeaten team in Montgomery County and showcasing their title as the defending Maryland Class 4A champions.
Senior captain opposite/setter Ema Djordjevic lead her team with a remarkable display of skill and determination. She recorded a team-high 14 kills with an outstanding hitting percentage of .684, making the most of her 19 swings. Djordjevic’s offensive prowess was complemented by her playmaking abilities, as she tallied also team-high14 assists.
Defensively, she lead the team with 8 digs, and also contributed 4 aces.
Each set saw Richard Montgomery maintain a commanding lead, with their powerful serves and precise attacks proving too much for Damascus to handle.
