Last night was an intense match in the EBC as the West Branch Lady Warriors hosted league leader Marlington in front of an enthusiastic crowd. The first set was an epic battle, with West Branch narrowly edging out Marlington 30-28. However, the Dukes ultimately triumphed, winning the match 3-1.
Match Scores:
- Set 1: West Branch 30, Marlington 28
- Set 2: Marlington 25, West Branch 16
- Set 3: Marlington 25, West Branch 23
- Set 4: Marlington 25, West Branch 22
Match Highlights: Despite the loss, the Lady Warriors put up a great fight. Isabel Martig and Ragan Greeneisen stood out, each contributing 8 points from the service line. Martig recorded 3 aces, 14 assists, and 9 digs, while Greeneisen had 2 aces, a kill, 3 assists, and an impressive 33 digs.
Kendelle Hoopes was a key player with 13 kills and 3 aces, along with 7 digs. Audrey Ring also played a significant role, finishing with 7 kills, 7 blocks, and 10 digs, showing her defensive strength.
Abigail Janosik added 7 kills to the team's effort, while Kendyll Kaley and Cailyn Fritz both made solid contributions with 3 solo blocks each. Kaley also served 3 points and had 4 kills, while Fritz added 2 kills and 3 assisted blocks.
Coach Kuszmaul and the staff were proud of the girls for their hard work and determination. The Lady Warriors showed great fight, and will look to carry this momentum into their next match.
What's Next: The Lady Warriors will look to bounce back at home tomorrow vs Alliance. The JV match will start at 5 PM, followed by varsity at 6 PM.
