Photos: Birds Wing to Another Championship
The Voorheesville Blackbirds boys’ volleyball team has been clicking on all cylinders since last year, 20-0. This year’s team was undefeated as well and riding a 38-match winning streak coming into the Class C/D Regional Finals at Chittenango High School on Saturday. The Blackbirds won its third regional title in four years, winning back-to-back championships by beating Canastota in four sets: 25-15, 25-21, 23-25, 25-19.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Making sure it’s a winner: Voorheesville’s Alex Sleasman puts away one of his 14 kills in the win. Sleasman also had one ace and two blocks.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Eye on the ball: Voorheesville's Aiden Connell watches the ball from a Raiders serve in the first set to bump the ball toward a teammate. Connell had eight digs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Tag team: Blackbirds' Brian Hotopp, center, and Alex Sleasman leap up at the net in attempts to block Raiders Adam Burbank’s spike. Hotopp had two kills, one ace, one block,12 digs, and 16 assists.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Arms extended: Blackbird Ken Andrus reacts and bumps the ball from the Canastota serve. Andrus had five kills, two aces, and nine digs.
photo by Dina Fisher
After it was all said and done, the team holds up its championship plaque.