Maryland High School Volleyball - Richard Montgomery over Wheaton
September 23, 2024: Silver Spring, MD 20906 The Richard Montgomery Rockets volleyball team scored 3 points and restricted the host Wheaton Knights to 0 in the Rockets league triumph on Monday.
The Rockets now have a 5-0 record. They play next when they host Einstein for a Montgomery County 4A - West outing on Thursday, September 26.
With the loss, Wheaton drops to 1-5 on the campaign. The Knights travel to Kennedy (Silver Spring, MD) to play the Cavaliers in a non-league outing on Wednesday, September 25. The Cavaliers come into the outing with a record of 1-4. Kennedy lost 3-0 in their recent league outing against Blair (Silver Spring, MD)
Match Summary
In a commanding display of teamwork and skill, the Richard Montgomery Rockets continued their impressive start to the season, sweeping the Wheaton Knights 3-0 (25-8, 25-19, 25-15). This victory marks the Rockets’ fifth consecutive win, despite being without reigning MoCo Player of the Year Ema Djordjevic, who was sidelined due to illness.
The Rockets quickly asserted their dominance, overwhelming the Knights with precise attacks. Senior opposite/setter Amy Ye showcased her versatility, not only facilitating the offense with 14 assists but also contributing defensively with 13 digs, 5 kills, 3 aces, and a block.
Corinne Howard, the senior outside hitter/middle blocker, led the offensive charge with 13 kills (.550 hitting %). Freshman Katie Mitchell also made her mark, finishing with 8 kills, while her sister junior Ellie finished with 4. Sophomore libero/DS Ana Djordjevic had 7 successful receptions with a 2.57 serve-receive rating, 6 digs and 2 assists.
