Maryland High School Volleyball - Churchill Richard Montgomery
October 21, 2024: Rockville, MD 20852
Richard Montgomery Rockets (Rockville, MD) followers left the game satisfied Monday as they saw their volleyball squad achieve victory over the visiting Churchill Bulldogs (Potomac, MD), 3-1 in a non-league test.
With the win, Richard Montgomery advances its record to 17-1 on the season. The Rockets host Bethesda-Chevy Chase (Bethesda, MD) to face the Barons in a non-league test on Friday, October 25. The Barons go into the test with a record of 10-4.
The Bulldogs now sport a 8-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Einstein for a Montgomery County 4A - West test on Wednesday, October 23. Churchill will face a Titans squad coming off a 3-0 league loss to Clarksburg (Clarksburg, MD). The Titans record now stands at 5-9.
Match Summary
In a thrilling showdown, the Richard Montgomery Rockets secured a hard-fought victory against the Winston Churchill Bulldogs, winning in four sets with scores of 29-27, 23-25, 25-17, and 25-12. It was the 13th consecutive win for the reigning Maryland Class 4A champions, currently undefeated in the MPSSAA regular season.
The first two sets were tightly contested, showcasing the tenacity of both teams. The Bulldogs came out strong, pushing the Rockets to the limit in a nail-biting first set that ended 29-27. Churchill retaliated in the second set, capitalizing on key moments to claim a narrow 25-23 victory, leveling the match at one set apiece. However, the Rockets regrouped and elevated their performance in the final two sets.
Junior outside hitter Ellie Mitchell led the charge with an impressive 16 kills, her younger sister Katie has 12, same as senior MB Corinne Howard, while the other captain opposite/setter Ema Djordjevic finished with 10 kills, 26 assists and 9 digs.