Volleyball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Gabby Lopez and Ava Mcdonald Lead Schalmont to Victory

Schalmont's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Voorheesville Blackbirds 3-2. This was a revenge game for the Sabres: when they faced off against the Blackbirds on October 1st, they had to take a 3-0 loss.

Schalmont was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. The final score came out to 25-12, 22-25, 23-25, 25-23, 15-3.

Gabby Lopez

Digs

10/23/25 vs Voorheesville	8
10/21/25 @ Ichabod Crane	2
10/20/25 @ Colonie Central	3
10/14/25 @ Albany Academy	6
10/09/25 @ Glens Falls	7
+ 2 more games

Schalmont was led to victory by Ava Mcdonald and Gabby Lopez. Mcdonald had ten digs, while Lopez had eight digs and one assist. That's the most digs Lopez has posted over her last seven matchups.

Schalmont was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 16 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in three consecutive contests.

Schalmont's record is now 7-10. As for Voorheesville, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-10-1.

Schalmont does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Voorheesville, they will face off against Academy of the Holy Names at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.