The Varsity Squad faced off at home versus divisional rival Linden looking to go 2w-1l for the first time since 2010 early in the season. The team again started off slow, losing the first set 18-25 but roared back in the 2nd for a 25-14 win. SHS couldn't finish the job though as Linden overwhelmed the Maroon and White 25-8 in the deciding set.
The first set was dominated by Georgia Inggs who led all scorers with 4 kills out of 5 swings but the team did not have any other options going offensively. The team was also weak from the service line getting 1 ace but netting 3 balls. Summit got outscored 13-8 in the set which accounted for most of the set 1 loss difference of 7 points.
Set 2 was a much different story as the team struggled early but got point production from 8 different players and outscored Linden by 11 by a 17-6 tally. Summit pounded out 10 kills with only 2 errors led by Lauren Trindell and Katie Samay who combined for 6 kills in 9 attempts with 0 errors. The team also hit for 5 aces in the set with 4 players scoring from the service line. Summit also scored 2 blocks as the squad just shut down the Linden offense.
Set 3 was over quickly as the team spotted Linden a 5-1 lead and just could never get into any rhythm after that. The 25-8 score was reflective of the Summit struggles in the set that were fueled by poor passing on receive and in free ball opportunities. SHS scored a mere 5 points in the set while Linden hit for 18 points including 6 aces.
Despite the lopsided third set loss, Summit was outscored by only 4 (34-30) for the match and the difference was truly the first set as both teams dominated each other in the last 2 sets.
Katie Samay was a consistent offensive weapon as she hit for 5 kills on 12 swings with no errors for a .417 hitting and kill %, the best on the team by far.
Tessa Pulgar was the shining light on serve receive with a 2.00 pass rating while Ava Williamson and Taylor Thompson led the way defensively with 4 digs apiece.
The team is off until next Monday when they start the first of 4 matches in a 6 day stretch that may very well determine this team's fortunes this year.
HIGHLIGHTS
JV ROLLS TO 3W-0L RECORD
Summit continued its winning streak with a 25-20, 25-21 victory over the Linden Tigers in a match where the Summit serving and offense once again carried the team to victory.
Abby Doyle had a productive day, dishing out 5 assists and hitting for 6 aces in the match. Teammate Kyra Guenther also dished out 7 assists and added 2 kills in the win. The offense ws carried by Annabella Yorio and Megan Gregory who combined for 11 kills (Yorio 6 and Gregory 5) to pace the Hilltopper offense. Ava Calabrese and Gabby Guidetti also shone from the service line, Calabrese hitting for 3 aces and Guidetti for 4 to round out the point scoring.
Summit will look to continue their hot start on Monday versus Scotch Plains-Fanwood.
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