New Mexico High School Volleyball - St. Pius X nudged by Los Alamos
September 24, 2022: Albuquerque, NM 87120 The St. Pius X Sartans volleyball team (Albuquerque, NM), was nudged 3-2 in Saturday's non-league challenge with the visiting Los Alamos Hilltoppers (Los Alamos, NM)
The Hilltoppers (8-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Albuquerque Academy (Albuquerque, NM). The Chargers enter the non-league challenge with a 6-6 record.
Next, the Sartans encounter the Albuquerque Academy Chargers (Albuquerque, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, September 27. St. Pius X will attempt to move on its 8-5 season record. The Chargers enter the challenge with a 6-6 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Albuquerque (Albuquerque, NM).
Match Summary
LA came out on fire in sets 1 and 2 and raced to early leads against the Sartans. Pius rallied back and behind lots of energy and solid play evened up the match at 2-2. The 5th set was close as the Toppers pulled away to secure the match win. Ashley Hammond played a great match with 6 kills and 4 aces, not to be out done was Callie Goda who had a spectacular match with 14 Kills and 11 solo blocks for points. Anna Kirkland playing hurt led the back row with 29 digs and 6 points off serve. The Toppers were able to avenge an early season 5 set loss at home to St. Pius. Next up the Toppers have Albuquerque Academy at home on Saturday.