Photos: Blackbirds Volleyball Spike Home in Fall Sports 2
The young Voorheesville Girls volleyball team had their home opener and first game in Fall Sports 2 on March 19. Volleyball is categorized as a “high-risk” sport, but the team was finally able to play. With one senior on the team, Voorheesville hosted the Cohoes Tigers where the Birds won 3 sets to 1; 25-9, 18-25, 25-11, 25-18.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Arms ready: Voorheesville’s Jenell Hall gets low on the floor in the first set on Friday evening at home to bump the ball towards her front court teammates.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Watching closely: The stand referee looks on to make sure Voorheesville’s Jada Akers sets the ball properly in the first set of the Blackbirds 3 sets to 1 win; 25-9, 18-25, 25-11, 25-18, on Friday evening.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Working together: Voorheesville’s Teagan McGinn (13) gets her forearms on the ball as Hannah Lewis (22) watches in the first set.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Perfect placement: Voorheesville’s Jenell Hall hits one of her kills in the first set as two Cohoes front-court players attempt to block Hall’s spike.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Eyes on the ball: Voorheesville’s Hannah Lewis concentrates on the ball as she prepares to spike the ball in the third set.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ready to go: Voorheesville’s Amanda Danz gets into her stance to be ready for the service that was heading her way in the fourth set.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Fingertips extended: Voorheesville’s Jada Akers, left, and teammate Maddie Reilly leap at the net in attempts to block a Tigers spike in the fourth set.