Volleyball Recap: Olean Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Kaylin Kratts

By Team Reports Oct 3, 2024, 7:04am

Volleyball Recap: Olean Huskies vs. Falconer Golden Falcons

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Olean lost to Falconer back in September, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Olean Huskies won by a set and slipped past the Falconer Golden Falcons 3-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Huskies.

If you add up the scores from across all five sets (106-101) Olean actually scored fewer points, but in the end it didn't matter. The match finished with set scores of 14-25, 26-24, 25-20, 21-25, 15-12.

Kaylin Kratts had an outrageously good game as she had 27 digs and two aces. She has been hot recently, having posted 11 or more digs the last five times she's played.

Olean was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 17 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in eight consecutive games.

When it comes to explaining why Falconer lost, don't look at Nylah Sharpe. Despite the final result, she had 22 digs.

Olean has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a massive bump to their 6-6 record this season. As for Falconer, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 10-2 record.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Olean will venture away from home to square off against Portville at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Portville is coming into the matchup with four straight victories at home, so Olean will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Falconer, they will head out to face off against Cassadaga Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.

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