Volleyball Recap: Williamsburg Falls Despite Big Games from Ella Sunderman and Taylor Battista

By Team Reports Oct 6, 2024, 1:50pm

Volleyball Recap: Williamsburg Wildcats vs. Cincinnati Country Day Nighthawks

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On Saturday, the Williamsburg Wildcats didn't have quite enough to beat the Cincinnati Country Day Nighthawks and fell 3-2.

Williamsburg took a 2-1 lead headed into the fourth set, but sadly they lost the next two. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 21-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-6.

Despite the loss, Williamsburg had strong showings from Taylor Battista, who had ten digs, and Ella Sunderman, who had 15 kills, 11 digs, and five aces. Sunderman is crushing it when it comes to kills: she's had at least five every time she's taken the court this season.

Even though they lost, Williamsburg was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 20 aces. That's the most aces they've posted in their last 11 matchups.

Williamsburg has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season. As for Cincinnati Country Day, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-9.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Williamsburg will square off against Clermont Northeastern at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cincinnati Country Day, they will challenge Madeira at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Cincinnati Country Day is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.

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