Volleyball Recap: Newark Catholic Green Wave vs. Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets
Newark Catholic waltzed into their match on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets by a score of 3-1.
Newark Catholic had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first first set, they turned around to win the next three. After all that action, the final score was 20-25, 25-14, 25-22, 25-13.
Newark Catholic got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jillian Given out in front who had 13 digs and three aces. Given is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Layla Jones, who had eight digs.
Newark Catholic was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least 11 aces in three consecutive games.
Despite the loss, Mt. Vernon still got an impressive performance from Audrey Stuller, who had 19 digs and six aces. Emma Wilson was another key player, getting eight digs.
Newark Catholic's win bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Mt. Vernon, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-6.
Newark Catholic will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Johnstown-Monroe at 7:00 p.m. As for Mt. Vernon, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Licking Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Licking Heights will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Mt. Vernon surely won't give up without a fight.
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