Volleyball Recap: Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Sep 29, 2024, 1:27pm

Volleyball Recap: Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian Braves vs. Adams Central Flying Jets

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian was the 3-1 winner over Adams Central when they last played one another back in September of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian Braves lost 3-0 to the Adams Central Flying Jets on Thursday.

While Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-9, 25-23, 25-13.

Despite the defeat, Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian saw an underclassman step up: Myllah Sommer had three digs and a block. Sommer has been hot recently, having also posted 15 or more assists the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Kaleigh Schambach, who had four aces.

Adams Central's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lillie Liter, who had four digs and three aces. That's the most aces Liter has posted since back in August.

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian has traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-15 record this season. As for Adams Central, they pushed their record up to 15-5 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road.

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian will take on Cathedral at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Adams Central, they will square off against Jay County at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.

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