Volleyball Recap: Ava Byrd Key Part of Team Effort in Trojans Win + How To Watch

Chase hadn't done well against East Rutherford recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Trojans walked away with a 3-1 victory over the Cavaliers. The game was the first time the Trojans have beaten the Cavaliers on their court since August 31, 2023.

While Chase might've won, it sure wasn't easy: East Rutherford scored at least 21 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-21, 17-25, 25-21.

Ava Byrd

Digs

09/29/25 @ East Rutherford	19
09/25/25 vs Hibriten	22
09/23/25 @ R-S Central	26
09/22/25 @ Shelby	13
09/18/25 vs West Caldwell	13

Chase's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ava Byrd, who had 19 digs. Byrd is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 13 or more in each of the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Marilla Okpych, who had six kills, three blocks, and two aces.

Chase has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-13 record this season. As for East Rutherford, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.

Chase has already played their next contest, a 3-0 defeat against Lincolnton on the 1st. As for East Rutherford, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 3-1 loss against Patton on the 2nd.