Maryland High School Volleyball - Blair crushed by Richard Montgomery
October 7, 2024: Rockville, MD 20852
In Monday's non-league match, the Richard Montgomery Rockets (Rockville, MD) volleyball squad prevailed the visiting Blair Blazers (Silver Spring, MD), by a count of 3-0.
Next up, the Rockets confront the Damascus Hornets (Damascus, MD) in a non-league match, on Thursday, October 10. Richard Montgomery will attempt to move on its 12-1 season record.
The Blazers (11-2) will now prepare for their match against Sherwood (Sandy Spring, MD). The Warriors enter the non-league match with a 4-3 record.
Match Summary
In an exhilarating showdown between the last two undefeated teams in the Montgomery County MPSSAA regular season, the Richard Montgomery Rockets showcased their prowess, sweeping the Montgomery Blair Blazers with 26-24, 25-16, and 25-16.
The first set was tightly contested, with the Rockets ultimately edging out the Blazers 26-24, setting the tone for the rest of the match. After securing the first set, Richard Montgomery pulled away in the subsequent frames, demonstrating their skill, teamwork, and experience.
Two pairs of sisters on Rockets side were dominant, with junior OH Elli Mitchell and her freshman sibling Katie combining for 17 kills on impressive .422 hitting, while senior opposite/setter Ema and her two year younger sister sophomore Ana Djordjevic contributed all over - 10 kills, 16 assists, and 18 digs.
