South Carolina High School Volleyball - Allendale-Fairfax Silver Bluff
August 27, 2024: Aiken, SC 29803 In Tuesday's non-league match, the Silver Bluff Bulldogs (Aiken, SC) volleyball squad prevailed the visiting Allendale-Fairfax Tigers (Fairfax, SC), by a count of 3-1.
Next up, the Bulldogs battle the Glenn Hills Spartans (Augusta, GA) in a non-league match, on Thursday, August 29. Silver Bluff will attempt to move on its 2-0 season record.
The Tigers (0-2) will now prepare for their match against Ridgeland (Ridgeland, SC). The enter the non-league match with a 0-0 record.
Match Summary
Gabby Mayo had an outstanding serving performance with 12 aces. While Alexzia Gillette's 6 aces are a strong contribution; Sanaii Westbrook contributed significantly with 7 kills, Ireona Simmons showed consistency with 5 kills. Kaelyn Jones played an all-around game, contributing both with serving and setting. Key Area For Improvement Serve Errors: There were a significant number of serve errors across the team, particularly from players like Westbrook & Gillette. Reducing these through focused serving drills could help eliminate easy points for the opposition. Passing Consistency: Lundon Williams and Brooklyn Widener struggled with multiple passing errors. More focus on communication, positioning, & ball control could help shore up the team’s defense & transition game. Hitting Efficiency: While players like Mayo & Westbrook had high kills count, the number of hitting errors was also high. Working on smarter shot selection, aiming for fewer errors, & targeting the opponent's weakness.