The 9th Graders traveled to Union Catholic in a return of a home and home series started back in the Fall of 2019 that saw the Maroon and White lose to the Scotch-Plains team 25-18, 22-25, 10-15 at home in a battle that saw the Vikings take a late 7-0 run in game 2 to snatch victory from the Hilltoppers and then followed up with a 4-0 run in game 3 to get a lead they would not relinquish.
But this is a different year and a different team and the Hilltoppers went on early runs and dominated the UC 9th grade squad in both games, taking game 1 25-16 and finishing it off with a 25-13 game 2 win for the match victory. Emily Demm was a consistent force behind the service line and helped open up leads that the Hilltoppers would not relinquish. Demm was a consistent steadying force as well defensively and on offense, seemingly making a play everytime the Hilltoppers needed one. Teammate Julia Nardino was also a big factor in the match as her consistent serving and positive energy kept the team calm during early moments of each game when things were tense. More importantly, Nardino has been asked to be the quarterback of the squad and she has deliverd with many great sets and a presence at the net that has shaped the Summit offense.
Record: 3W-0L
Next up for the 9th Graders, the Linden Tigers.
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