Photos: Jolly Volley
The Voorheesville boys’ volleyball team traveled to Columbia-Greene Community College on Saturday to compete in the Holiday Tournament hosted by Ichabod Crane. The Blackbirds finished fifth out of eight teams, after going 5-5.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
New floor general: Kristi Kemmer, Voorheesville’s new coach, encourages a player in the first set against Canastota. She replaces long-time coach Adrian Michalski, one of three triplets who played for Voorheesville, leading the Blackbirds to championships.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Jumping high: Voorheesville's Jackson Kelleher looks to spike the ball in the first set against Germantown. Kelleher had 20 kills, two aces, and two blocks in the tournament.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ready, set! Voorheesville's Aiden Connell bumps the ball in the second set against Germantown. Connell had eight aces, 16 kills, and nine digs in the tournament.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Letting it fly: Blackbirds' Ryan McMillen has his hands ready to set the ball in the first set of the Germantown match. McMillen had 11 aces, seven kills, and 39 assists.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Preparing to serve: Blackbirds' Semyon Buyantuev shuts his eyes to envision where he wants to serve the ball in the first set against Canastota. Buyantuev had five aces, four digs, and four kills.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Moving it up: Voorheesville’s Aaron Connell looks to bump the ball toward his teammates during the first set against Canastota in the Holiday Tournament hosted by Ichabod Crane at Columbia-Greene Community College in Hudson. Connell had three aces and 13 digs.