Volleyball Recap: Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger Find Success

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Previous Games

09/04/25 - Away	3-2 W
09/05/24 - Home	0-3 L
08/31/23 - Away	3-1 W
09/01/22 - Home	1-3 L
09/25/21 - Away	2-0 W
+ 5 more games

Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by three) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Homestead Spartans 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Saints have posted since October 8, 2024.

Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger wouldn't go down easily and took Homestead into a fifth set where they got it done with a four-point win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 22-25, 25-19, 25-17, 15-25, 15-11.

Among those leading the charge was Claire Shively, who had 15 digs and three aces. That's the most aces she has posted since back in October of 2024.

They weren't the only good server: Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Homestead only served three aces.

Despite the loss, Homestead had strong showings from Avary Heady, who had 21 assists and five digs, and Katie Kitch, who had 31 digs and four assists. Heady has been hot, having posted 12 or more assists the last five times she's played.

The victory got Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger back to even at 3-3. As for Homestead, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger will take on Norwell at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Saints surely won't give up without a fight. As for Homestead, they will be playing at home against Bellmont at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.