Photos: Blackbirds Clipped By Warriors
Last Thursday, Aug. 31, the Voorheesville Blackbirds girls’ volleyball team opened up the season on the road at Mohonasen. The Birds attempted a rally but the Warriors clipped the Birds’ wings, losing three sets to one; 13-25, 21-25, 25-18, 20-25.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Full reach: Blackbirds’ Paige Kemmer leaps up with her arms as high as she can get them to block the Mohonasen shot. Kemmer had eight kills, three digs, and two blocks.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Concentrating on the ball: Blackbirds’ Hailey LeClair looks at the ball as she bumps it towards a teammate after the Warriors’ serve. LeClair had four aces and eight digs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Eyes up: Blackbirds’ Julianne Stone gets her fingertips onto the ball as she sets up a pass for teammate Jayden Foley. Stone had 17 assists and three digs
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Knocking it back: Blackbirds’ Paige Layman hits the ball back over towards Mohonasen’s side. Layman had four kills and four digs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Chip shot: Blackbirds’ Jayden Foley just gets it over the net before the Mohonasen player’s hands get up to block it. Foley had one kill and one block.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Thou shall not pass: Blackbirds’ Jayden Foley leaps up with her hands held high not letting the Mohonasen player’s shot over.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Teamwork: Blackbirds’ Hailey LeClair (8) and Paige Kemmer (10) both bend down low to make sure they bump the ball towards a teammate.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Bringing the power: Blackbirds’ Madeline Reilly leaps up to get ready to spike the ball past the oncoming defender. Reilly had seven kills.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Clean hit: Blackbirds’ Jayden Foley gets the ball over the net easily.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Two for one: Blackbirds’ Paige Kemmer leaps up to make the block on Mohonasen’s Abby Quenneville and get the kill as Kemmer spikes it back. Kemmer had eight kills, three digs, and two blocks.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Down the middle: Blackbirds’ Madeline Reilly gets her right hand behind the ball to spike the ball past Mohonasen’s Gabriella Lanaro.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
On her toes: Blackbirds’ Natalee Blair stands on her tippy toes to get her arms under the ball to bump it towards a teammate. Blair had one ace and four digs.