Maryland High School Volleyball - Paint Branch crushed by Richard Montgomery
October 14, 2024: Burtonsville, MD 20866 In Monday's league match, the Richard Montgomery Rockets (Rockville, MD) volleyball squad prevailed the host Paint Branch Panthers (Burtonsville, MD), by a final score of 3-0.
Next up, the Rockets confront the Kennedy Cavaliers (Silver Spring, MD) in a non-league match, on Wednesday, October 16. Richard Montgomery will attempt to advance on its 14-1 season record. The Cavaliers enter the match with a 4-6 record after their 3-1 non-league loss to Rockville (Rockville, MD).
The Panthers (3-10) will now prepare for their match against Whitman (Bethesda, MD). The Vikings enter the non-league match with a 7-5 record. In their last match, Whitman was dropped by Clarksburg (Clarksburg, MD), 3-0, in a league match.
Match Summary
The Richard Montgomery Rockets continued their impressive unbeaten run, dominating Paint Branch High School in a decisive 3-0 victory last night. The sets concluded with scores of 25-14, 25-15, and 25-11, showcasing the Rockets' strong performance on both offense and defense.
Senior captain Corinne Howard had a standout game, recording her best offensive performance of the season with 9 kills on 15 attempts, resulting in an impressive .533 hitting percentage. Her ability to find the floor consistently helped set the tone early in the match.
However, it was fellow senior captain Ema Djordjevic who truly filled the stat sheet. Djordjevic contributed 8 kills with a .500 hitting percentage, while also leading the team in assists (13), aces (a season-high 7), digs (7), and adding a block to her tally. Her all-around play was crucial in maintaining the Rockets' momentum throughout the match.
With this victory, the Rockets remain unbeaten as they prepare for a busy week ahead.
