Photos: Blackbirds Spiked Panthers
On Monday, Feb. 27, the Voorheesville Blackbirds boys’ volleyball team opened up their Section 2, Class C sectionals at home as they took on the Chatham Panthers. The Birds handled the Panthers easily winning three sets to none, 25-16, 25-23, 25-13.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hands up: Voorheesville’s Joey Ruoso lifts his arms up to get his hands on the ball after a Panthers serve in the first set. Ruoso had two kills, one assist, and 13 digs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Double team: Voorheesville’s Angelo Brashe Filho (21) and Hadden Rice (9) look to get their hands on stopping the attempted spike from the Panthers player.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Flick of the wrist: Voorheesville’s Joey Ruoso spikes the ball down the line in the first set. Ruoso had two kills, one assist, and 13 digs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Reaching: Voorheesville’s Mac O’Leary fully extends his arms as he tries to block the attempted Panthers shot. O’Leary had two aces, three kills, three digs, and two blocks.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Chipping over the defense: Voorheesville’s Hadden Rice gets a spike away with his left hand over the Panthers defense. Rice had two kills, one dig, and two blocks.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hitting through: Voorheesville’s Aaron Connell smacks the ball with his right hand as he sends it past the Panthers defense. Connell had two aces, 11 kills, and seven digs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hitting it right back: Voorheesville’s Angelo Brashe Filho spikes the ball after a missed hit from a Panthers player. Filho had three aces, six kills, 11 assists, and six digs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting a hand on it: Voorheesville’s Mac O’Leary leaps up to get a finger on the ball from the Panthers player shot.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ready to go: Voorheesville’s Angelo Brashe Filho (21) and Chase Phillips (7) stand ready for the incoming Chatham serve.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Happy bump: Voorheesville’s Aaron Connell bends down to a knee to bump the ball to a teammate.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Bringing the power: Voorheesville’s Aaron Connell brings his right arm back in preparations to spike the ball right past the Chatham player.