Maryland High School Volleyball - Richard Montgomery over Clarksburg
September 30, 2024: Clarksburg, MD 21216
The Richard Montgomery Rockets (Rockville, MD) volleyball were victorious over the host Clarksburg Coyotes (Clarksburg, MD), 3-0 in Monday's non-league bout.
The Rockets now possess a 11-1 record. They play next when they host Blair for a non-league bout on Monday, October 7.
With the loss, Clarksburg drops to 5-3 on the campaign. The Coyotes travel to Seneca Valley (Germantown, MD) to clash with the Screamin' Eagles in a non-league bout on Saturday, October 5. The Screamin' Eagles come into the bout with a record of 2-7. Seneca Valley lost 3-1 in their recent non-league bout against Northwest (Germantown, MD)
Match Summary
The Richard Montgomery Rockets continued their impressive winning streak with a decisive 3-0 (25-16, 25-23, 25-15) victory over the Clarksburg Coyotes. This triumph marks the Rockets’ second win against the Coyotes in just over 48 hours, following their previous 2-0 sweep during the Battle of Bethesda tournament.
Senior captain and reigning Montgomery County Player of the Year, Ema Djordjevic, had another big game, notching her sixth double-double of the season with 10 kills and 15 assists. She also contributed defensively with 5 digs, added a block, and an ace.
Freshman sensation Katie Mitchell had a breakout game, finishing with a career-high 13 kills while hitting an impressive .478. She also added 3 digs and an ace, proving her value both on the outside and in the middle. Senior Amy Ye orchestrated the offense with a team-high 20 assists, while sophomore Ana Djordjevic led the defense with 15 digs.
