Photos: Blackbirds Batter Bluehawks
The Blackbirds are soaring again this year. The Voorheesville boys improved their record to 6 and 1 on Thursday when they beat the Bluehawks in Hudson. Voorheesville still has some of the core players from a team that has won back-to-back Class C/D regional titles. On Thursday, the Birds won, three sets to one: 25-21, 14-25, 25-19, 25-16.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Putting it away: Voorheesville's Ken Andrus spikes one of his six kills in the game. Andrus also had 16 digs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Making a play: Voorheesville's Alex Sleasman bumps the ball after a Hudson serve during the second set. Sleasman had 18 kills, five blocks, and three digs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Assist machine: Voorheesville's Justin King watches the ball go in between his hands as he sets it for a teammate during a set. King had one block, 11 digs, and 33 assists.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
In position: Voorheesville's Marco Loccisano bends down low to bump the ball toward a teammate during the fourth set. Loccisano had six kills and 15 digs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
On one knee: as Voorheesville's Jay Alden bumps the ball during the fourth set. Alden had three kills, one ace, and 11 digs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Just missing: Voorheesville's Alex Sleasman (13) and Aiden Connell both jump up high to try to block Hudson’s Charles Goodermote. Connell had one dig in the game.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Serves away: Voorheesville’s Aiden Connell hits the ball toward the Bluehawks defense during the second set. Connell had one dig in the game.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Fingertip away: Voorheesville’s Justin King and Alex Sleasman just miss a block from Hudson’s Corey Topple’s spike in the third set. King had 33 assists, one block, and 11 digs in the game.