Volleyball Recap: Leo Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Abby Gebert

By Team Reports Sep 27, 2024, 11:51am

Volleyball Recap: Leo Lions vs. Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian Braves

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Leo entered their tilt with Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian Braves by a score of 3-1. That's more bragging rights for the Lions, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Leo was especially dominant in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-10, 25-17, 23-25, 25-20.

Among those leading the charge was Abby Gebert, who had 14 digs.

Leo was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 19 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Myllah Sommer, who had seven digs, five aces, and five aces, and Lilly Sommer, who had 13 digs and two aces. That's the most aces Lilly has posted in her last eight games.

Leo's victory bumped their record up to 10-3. As for Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.

Leo will challenge Norwell at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, they will venture away from home to face off against Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian surely won't give up without a fight.

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