Photos: Birds Claw Cannoneers
The Voorheesville girls’ volleyball team might have lost some key players from last year’s sectional final team but came back reloaded and is poised to return to sectional play this year as the team beat Watervliet last Thursday, easily winning three straight sets.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting low: Voorheesville’s Amelia Rowland drives down to dig the ball during the third set of the Blackbirds’ 25-10, 25-6, 25-8 win. Rowland had one dig in the game as the Blackbirds improved to 2-0 on the young year. After another win on Tuesday, the team is now 3-0.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Serving it up to start play, Blackbirds' Marie Julian hits the ball towards her opponents during the first set. Julian had two digs in the game.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
I got this: Voorheesville’s Emily Bablin squats down to bump the ball from the serve of a Watervliet player during the first set. Bablin had five kills and six aces.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Bent like a comma: Voorheesville's Sophie Whiteman reaches to bump the ball as teammate Julian looks on during the second set.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
On her fingertips: Voorheesville's Victoria Konicki gets her hands on a block during the first set. Konicki had two blocks and one kill.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Eyes on the ball: Voorheesville’s Marie Julian prepares to bump the ball in the second set. Julian had two digs for the Blackbirds in the straight set win.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Flick of her wrist: Voorheesville’s Lindsay Blair attempts to shoot the ball over the net at two Watervliet players during the third set of the Blackbirds’ 25-10, 25-6, 25-8 straight-set win last Thursday afternoon at Watervliet High School.