Vermilion got their first taste of in-conference action on Thursday and they started things off strong. They were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Port Clinton Redskins. This was payback for the Sailors, who suffered a 3-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Vermilion walked away with the victory (and looked especially good in the second set). Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 25-8, 25-19.
Leading Vermilion to victory were Haley Stepp and Elyse Myntti. Stepp had 15 digs, while Myntti had four aces and three digs. That's the most aces Myntti has posted over her last nine contests. Elizabeth Okasinski also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
They weren't the only good server: Vermilion was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in 11 consecutive matchups.
When it comes to explaining why Port Clinton lost, don't look at Lilly Wagner. Despite the final result, she had 13 digs and three assists.
Sailors
| 09/18/25 @ Port Clinton | 3-0 |
| 09/16/25 vs Perkins | 3-2 |
| 09/13/25 @ Firelands | 1-3 |
| 09/11/25 vs Margaretta | 2-3 |
| 09/09/25 @ Bellevue | 0-3 |
Vermilion's win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-9. As for Port Clinton, their loss dropped their record down to 4-10.
Coming up, Vermilion will challenge Huron at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Port Clinton, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 3-1 defeat against Lakota on the 22nd.
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