Volleyball Recap: Licking Heights Snaps Four-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

Licking Heights won the last time they faced Mt. Vernon and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Hornets came out on top in a nail-biter against the Yellowjackets, sneaking past 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hornets have posted since October 23, 2024.

If you add up the scores from across all five sets (106-104) Licking Heights actually scored fewer points, but in the end it didn't matter. The match finished with set scores of 17-25, 21-25, 25-20, 25-22, 16-14.

Abrianna Fenton was the offensive standout of the match as she had ten digs and two aces.

They weren't the only good servers: Licking Heights was lethal from the service line and finished the match with ten aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in three consecutive contests.

Despite the loss, Mt. Vernon had strong showings from Addison Komitau, who had 25 assists and ten digs, and Callie Swanson, who had 22 assists and nine digs. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Wilson, who had ten digs.

Hornets

Previous 5 Games

10/07/25 @ Mt. Vernon	3-2
10/02/25 vs Licking Valley	2-3
09/30/25 @ Johnstown-Monroe	0-3
09/25/25 @ Watkins Memorial	2-3
09/24/25 vs Whetstone	3-0

Licking Heights' win ended a four-match drought on the road and puts them at 10-10. As for Mt. Vernon, they dropped their record down to 5-14 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Licking Heights will challenge rival Northridge at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Mt. Vernon is set to square off against their familiar foe Lakewood at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.