MORAVIA - It seemed no matter what Union Springs hit over the net on Wednesday, Cayla Wade found a way to send it right back.
Glenn Gaston / Special to The Citizen
Moravia's Jenna Vorhis (4) spikes the ball over Union Springs' front line of Amanda Feocco (14) and Jessica Blank (14).
Moravia's Jenna Vorhis (4) spikes the ball over Union Springs' front line of Amanda Feocco (14) and Jessica Blank (14).
The Moravia junior was sprinting, sliding and diving for every loose ball she could get her hands on to help lead her Blue Devils (4-7) to a 3-0 sweep over the Wolves (1-12) on Wednesday, winning 25-22, 25-18, 25-15.
”She's definitely our strongest setter,“ Moravia coach Karina Huber said of Wade, who finished the contest with nine assists and added seven service points. ”She's really stepped up and filled that role.“
Wade's primary target was Jaymi Kelley, who was launching missiles down the middle of the court.
The junior had a game-high six kills and added two aces. Angela Potter followed with four kills and a game-high seven aces.
Leah Hilliard had six aces, and Jenna Vorhis had a pair of kills.
The Wolves got off to a strong start and hung with the Blue Devils in the opening game but quickly faltered. The Wolves were even ahead by three points, but it was the only lead they enjoyed on the afternoon.
Game 1 was tied 12 different times, including as late as 22 apiece. But Moravia closed out the game with three straight points - two of which came on Potter aces.
”Once our serving got better, our points total improved,“ Huber said. ”We were missing quite a few serves.“
From that point on it appeared to be smooth sailing for the Blue Devils, who only allowed the Wolves to tie the score three more times in the match.
On the other side of the court, however, confusion appeared to set in on the part of the Wolves. Balls repeatedly landed between players who thought the other one was going for it, or two players went for the same ball, leading to a mis-hit.
The lack of communication is something Union Springs coach Drew Gross said has been plaguing his team all season.
”They're very hesitant,“ Gross said. ”The skill level is there, but they don't communicate.“
Also hurting the Wolves was the absence of Kali Gagliano, one of Union Springs' tallest players because of personal reasons. Starting in her place, was Corinne Aviles, who recorded three kills, a block and an ace in her first career start.
Kendra Middleton led the Wolves with four kills and added two blocks. Jessica Blank had three kills and six aces, and Emilie Salato had two kills and an assist. ”We really stepped it up today,“ Gross said. ”Moravia is a solid team, and we played strong.“
”She's definitely our strongest setter,“ Moravia coach Karina Huber said of Wade, who finished the contest with nine assists and added seven service points. ”She's really stepped up and filled that role.“
Wade's primary target was Jaymi Kelley, who was launching missiles down the middle of the court.
The junior had a game-high six kills and added two aces. Angela Potter followed with four kills and a game-high seven aces.
Leah Hilliard had six aces, and Jenna Vorhis had a pair of kills.
The Wolves got off to a strong start and hung with the Blue Devils in the opening game but quickly faltered. The Wolves were even ahead by three points, but it was the only lead they enjoyed on the afternoon.
Game 1 was tied 12 different times, including as late as 22 apiece. But Moravia closed out the game with three straight points - two of which came on Potter aces.
”Once our serving got better, our points total improved,“ Huber said. ”We were missing quite a few serves.“
From that point on it appeared to be smooth sailing for the Blue Devils, who only allowed the Wolves to tie the score three more times in the match.
On the other side of the court, however, confusion appeared to set in on the part of the Wolves. Balls repeatedly landed between players who thought the other one was going for it, or two players went for the same ball, leading to a mis-hit.
The lack of communication is something Union Springs coach Drew Gross said has been plaguing his team all season.
”They're very hesitant,“ Gross said. ”The skill level is there, but they don't communicate.“
Also hurting the Wolves was the absence of Kali Gagliano, one of Union Springs' tallest players because of personal reasons. Starting in her place, was Corinne Aviles, who recorded three kills, a block and an ace in her first career start.
Kendra Middleton led the Wolves with four kills and added two blocks. Jessica Blank had three kills and six aces, and Emilie Salato had two kills and an assist. ”We really stepped it up today,“ Gross said. ”Moravia is a solid team, and we played strong.“