Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Mt. Vernon couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They came up short against the Helias Crusaders on Saturday, falling 3-0. Considering the last time the Mountaineers couldn't score was back in September, the team can't take the result too hard.
Their offense was headlined by Camryn Cornell and Ziah Schmutz, who picked up 13 kills apiece. Schmutz really made an impact as she also led the team in assists with 15. Averee Swillum controlled things from the service line, finishing with five aces.
Sophie Verslues was a one-woman wrecking crew For Helias. as she had 16 digs and three aces. What's more, Verslues posted three assists, the most she's had over her last six matchups. Liza Boyer was another key player, getting seven digs and two aces.
Mountaineers
| 11/08/25 vs Helias | 0-3 |
| 11/07/25 vs Saxony Lutheran | 3-0 |
| 11/01/25 vs Sullivan | 3-0 |
| 10/30/25 vs Liberty | 3-0 |
| 10/25/25 @ Monett | 3-0 |
Mt. Vernon moved to 26-8-2 with that loss, which also ended their five-match winning streak. As for Helias, the victory was the 19th in a row for them, bringing their record up to 36-1-1.
As of now, neither Mt. Vernon nor the Crusaders have any future games scheduled.
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